Director of Programming and Engagement

JGO

. Own the vision, strategy, and delivery of JGO's student and alumni programming nationwide .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesLead💰 $80,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in program management and community engagement, with a strong focus on developing and executing strategic initiatives that foster student and alumni involvement. Proven ability to lead teams, manage budgets, and utilize data-driven insights to enhance program effectiveness and participant satisfaction.

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Program ManagementTeam LeadershipBudget ManagementData AnalysisCommunity Engagement

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Hard Skills

Program EvaluationKPI DevelopmentEvent PlanningStrategic PlanningOnboardingTrainingPerformance ManagementRecruitmentOrganizational SkillsProject Management

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsRelationship BuildingCoachingCollaborationAccountability

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceCRM Tools

Industry Keywords

Jewish EducationCommunity BuildingCampus EngagementAlumni ProgrammingJewish Communal Life

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the vision, strategy, and delivery of JGO's student and alumni programming nationwide
Lead, coach, and develop the Programming & Engagement team, including Regional Engagement Coordinators and events staff
Design the team's structure for growth and recruit, hire, onboard, and train new team members
Set goals, KPIs, expectations, and performance management processes
Document playbooks and processes and build a culture of ownership and accountability
Develop and execute JGO's annual programming strategy and calendar
Evaluate programs and recommend what to grow, improve, or retire
Identify new programs and partnerships for Jewish graduate students and young alumni
Oversee national, regional, and campus programs, including the Campus Fund, Shabbat and holiday series, Campus Speaker Series, citywide programs, Israel trips, and Partners Summit
Partner across fellowships, cohorts, professional networks, Marketing, Development, and Operations
Own program budgets and funding approvals
Ensure programs are delivered on time, within budget, and according to JGO standards and Jewish practice policies
Grow campus, student-leader, and repeat-participant engagement
Restart dormant campus clubs and strengthen active clubs into self-sustaining communities
Build pathways from initial events to leadership, fellowships, mentorship, and alumni engagement
Track participation, retention, leadership development, and program-outcome KPIs
Ensure event, attendance, and interaction data is accurately logged in Salesforce
Use data and participant feedback to improve programs and report results to leadership, the board, and funders
Represent JGO with campus administrators, Jewish communal organizations, speakers, and partners
Help shape programming at JGO House in Manhattan

Requirements

What you’ll need

5–7+ years of experience in program management, student or young-adult engagement, community building, Jewish education, or a related field
3+ years managing people, including building or scaling a team through hiring, onboarding, training, and staff development
Experience managing a distributed or field-based team across multiple regions
Based in, or willing to relocate to, the New York City area
Proven ability to design, run, and evaluate programs at scale, with budgets and measurable goals
Strong project management and organizational skills
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Comfort with data and CRM tools; Salesforce experience is a plus
Deep commitment to JGO's mission and building Jewish community
Familiarity with Jewish communal life, campus engagement, or graduate and professional schools strongly preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) with employer match
Paid time off and sick leave
Jewish holidays off
Health stipend for eligible employees
Hybrid work arrangement
Occasional travel to campuses and all national programs