Senior Manager, Mobilization – Activism & Engagement

UJA Federation of Greater Toronto•Toronto, ON

3d•CA$81,000 - CA$91,000•Hybrid

About The Position

UJA Federation of Greater Toronto is seeking a dynamic, strategic, and highly relationship-driven Senior Manager, Mobilization – Activism & Engagement to lead community organizing, grassroots mobilization, and civic engagement initiatives across the Greater Toronto Jewish community. This senior leadership role is responsible for developing and executing long-term mobilization strategies that build community capacity, strengthen volunteer and organizer networks, and activate community members around issues impacting Jewish life, Jewish safety, Israel, advocacy, and broader community priorities. The successful candidate will bring significant experience in organizing, activism, public affairs, volunteer leadership, and movement-building, along with the ability to motivate and mobilize diverse stakeholders toward collective action. This role requires strategic thinking, strong leadership presence, exceptional relationship-building skills, and the ability to operate effectively in fast-paced and evolving environments.

Requirements

Postsecondary education in Political Science, Public Affairs, Communications, Community Development, Nonprofit Management, Jewish Studies, Social Sciences, or a related field is preferred.
Minimum 7–10 years of progressive experience in grassroots organizing, political campaigns, advocacy, activism, public affairs, civic engagement, community relations, or related fields.
Demonstrated experience leading large-scale mobilization, organizing, advocacy, or community activation initiatives.
Passionate advocate and visible champion of UJA’s mission, values, and goals, inspiring others through action and unwavering commitment to advancing our shared purpose
Proven success in recruiting, training, coaching, mentoring, and leading volunteers, organizers, activists, campaign teams, ambassadors, or community leaders.
Strong understanding of organizing methodologies, volunteer engagement strategies, grassroots activism, and movement-building principles.
Experience developing long-term engagement strategies and scalable community organizing frameworks.
Strong leadership presence with exceptional interpersonal, relationship-building, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to motivate, influence, and inspire action among diverse audiences.
Experience working with community organizations, Hillel, campus leadership, advocacy organizations, public affairs initiatives, or Jewish communal institutions is considered a strong asset.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, lead through ambiguity, and operate effectively within a fast-paced, high-profile environment.
Proficiency with CRM systems, engagement databases, reporting tools, and Microsoft Office Suite is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Develop and lead grassroots organizing and community mobilization strategies aligned with UJA’s advocacy, activism, and engagement priorities.
Build, grow, and sustain networks of volunteers, organizers, activists, ambassadors, influencers, and community leaders across the Greater Toronto Jewish community.
Lead large-scale community activation efforts related to advocacy campaigns, civic engagement initiatives, public affairs efforts, crisis response activities, and community priorities.
Recruit, train, mentor, and support volunteer organizers and emerging leaders capable of mobilizing and engaging their own networks.
Develop and implement engagement frameworks, organizing infrastructure, leadership pipelines, and volunteer mobilization strategies to strengthen long-term community capacity.
Build strategic partnerships and collaborative relationships with schools, campuses, synagogues, community organizations, advocacy groups, and external stakeholders.
Support and guide the execution of trainings, rallies, engagement initiatives, public actions, educational opportunities, and grassroots campaigns.
Track engagement metrics, campaign outcomes, volunteer participation, and mobilization effectiveness to inform strategy and decision-making.
Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams, community partners, volunteers, and leadership stakeholders to advance organizational priorities and engagement objectives.
Serve as a visible leader and representative of UJA within community mobilization, activism, and engagement initiatives.