Community Director Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; relevant advanced training or education preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant professional experience leading complex, multi‑stakeholder initiatives (e.g., preparedness, risk management, operations, community engagement, or public safety).
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects, convene stakeholders, and drive follow‑through across multiple partners.
• Strong organizational, communication, and relationship‑management skills.
• Ability to operate calmly, professionally, and effectively in high‑pressure situations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and maintain the Federation’s Community Crisis Management Plan and related preparedness efforts.
• Serve as the primary Federation liaison to Jewish Community Security, Inc. (JCSI).
• Support community‑wide security and preparedness strategy and planning in partnership with JCSI.
• Coordinate crisis planning activities, tabletop exercises, drills, and after‑action reviews with appropriate partners.
• Coordinate community preparedness training and exercises led by JCSI or other experts.
• Help ensure alignment, consistency, and clear roles across agencies, schools, synagogues, and other community organizations.
• Manage relationships with security consultants and vendors, helping align scope, priorities, and outcomes.
• Staff the community Security Committee, including scheduling meetings, developing agendas, documenting action items, and tracking follow‑through on priorities.
• Support preparedness‑related communication planning and coordination.
• Prepare briefings and updates for Federation leadership and stakeholders as needed.