NCJW seeks a dynamic and experienced Associate Director of Field Engagement to strengthen and expand our grassroots impact across local and state communities nationwide. The ideal candidate will be passionate about justice, equity, community organizing, and empowering changemakers to make a difference in their communities. They will play a crucial role in supporting and building the capacity of NCJW’s field leaders (staff and volunteer), fostering strategic alignment between the field and the national office, and providing strategic leadership to enhance departmental effectiveness.
Reporting to the Director of Engagement & Leadership, the Associate Director will play a key role in steering departmental goals, managing the team, and forging strategies to advance departmental and organizational objectives.
Primary Responsibilities
Field Support & Capacity Building
Enhance efforts to engage changemakers in local and state communities by sharing and scaling best practices developed by the field.
Collaborate with the Director of Engagement and Leadership and Chief Field Engagement Officer to develop NCJW’s pedagogy for engagement.
Stakeholder Engagement
Cultivate and maintain relationships with grassroots leaders to foster collaboration and support.
Manage compliance and oversee the collection of vital data across the nationwide network.
Facilitate strategic alignment between the field and the national office.
Work closely with NCJW departments to streamline processes relating to field engagement and enhance support and communication.
Strategic Leadership
Act as a thought partner alongside the Director in developing field communications strategies.
Offer creative solutions to challenges and drive process improvements to enhance departmental effectiveness.
Foster a cohesive and productive environment among the team and across the NCJW movement.