Executive Director, Student to Student

Position: Executive Director, Student to Student, Jewish Federations of North America

Location: New York or Washington, DC(New York preferred)

The Jewish Federations of North America ("JFNA") consist of 141 Jewish Federations and dozens of Network communities which collectively raise and distribute more than$3 billionannually to support flourishing Jewish life and the needs of the Jewish people in their home communities and around the world. The Jewish Federation system, among the top 10 charities on the continent, leads the largest network of volunteer and professional leaders who build and sustain Jewish communities that are healthy, safe, caring, welcoming and inclusive, educated and engaged, involved in the broader community, and deeply connected to Israel and the global Jewish people.

Overview

Student to Student (STS) creates interfaith dialogue and learning between peers to disrupt stereotypes and stop hatred. Our innovative teen-centered programming builds young people into strong, confident Jewish leaders who can effectively represent the diversity of the Jewish community and combat antisemitism. Student to Student trains Jewish teens to be storytellers and ambassadors, sharing their lives, beliefs, and practices with their peers. STS started in St. Louis, Missouri and has grown rapidly in recent years. Student to Student became part of the Jewish Federations of North America in September 2024, which has already enabled the program to scale to 45 communities across North America and is poised to continue to grow in the months and years ahead.

The Executive Director ofSTSwilllead the initiative by setting and implementing strategy and overseeing all aspects of the program’s operations. The Executive Director willensure operational and educational excellence, while also working to strategically build and scale the initiative. The Executive Director willsupervisethe STSteam andwillwork closely with colleagues across theJewish Federations of North Americaand local Federationsto maximize the impact ofthisinitiative.Student to Studentbenefits from a strong and committed advisory community,which the Executive Director willpartner with to set and advance the program’sobjectives.

The ExecutiveDirectorwillbethe public face of theprogramand will lead the expansion of Student to Student tonew communities in the Federationnetwork. The ideal candidate will be adynamic, strategic,and provenleaderand skilled managerwith exceptionalplanning, management,and communicationsskills.

Duties and Responsibilitieswill include but not be limited to:

• Setting andleadingSTS—5yearcomprehensivestrategicgrowth plan as part of JFNA and its new Frontline initiative.

• Developing and implementing a3-5 yearcomprehensivestrategicgrowth plan as part of JFNA and its new Frontline initiative.

• Supervising the STS professional team to ensure that all aspects of the program areimplemented with rigor and excellence.

• Ensuring that STS and itsimpactis effectively communicated across the Federation system and broader Jewish community.

• Overseeingthe creation of curriculum andtrainings.

• Providingtraining and support to new and existingcommunities, which will includeupdatinginstructional manuals and methods,establishingbest practices among allparticipating communities, conducting independent research tovalidatethe success of theprogram,marketingand publicity,and more.

• Representingthe initiative to current and prospective STS funders.

• Speakingand teachingabout STS and its methodologiesina variety of settings.

• Buildingrelationships with school leadership to deepen relationships and build understanding of Jews and Judaism.

• Seekingand buildingpartnerships with Jewish and other faith leaders and organizations to deepen ties and promote interfaith community work.

• Ensuringhigheststandards of program delivery and impact through data collection and analysis.

• WorkingwithSTS’s advisory committeeto implementand trackstrategic plans for growthand impact.

Qualifications:

• Advanceddegree in a relevant field such asJewishengagement,education,interfaith studies, religious studies, or community development.

• Demonstrated experience inleading strategic initiatives.

• Experience withinterfaith work, community engagement, or related fields.

• Experience supervising a team of in-person and remote employees.

• Strong executive presence, includingstrongcommunicationand interpersonal skills with a strong ability to connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

• Deep understanding of Jewish faith, traditions, and cultural practices. Ability to teach and speak ina wide variety ofJewish and other houses of worship.

• Experience and familiarity with school systems and administration, both public and parochial, is ideal.

• Demonstrated skills and experience in supervision, leadership, strategic planning, and program management.

Compensation and Benefits

JFNA offers a comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, FSA), including a defined contribution plan, generous vacation policy, paid legal and Jewish holidays, life insurance, generous parental leavepoliciesand flexible remote work practices. Our compensation philosophy strives to be externally competitive and internallyfair.Additionally, we offer voluntary learning programs throughout the year in subjects of interest to our staff.

Salary range: ** **$155,000 to $175,000

As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, JFNA celebrates and welcomes people of all identities and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Federation Applicants

JFNA is committed to supporting local Jewish Federations and toidentifyingthe best talent for the system. If a current Federation employee is hired for this role, we will work with the local Federation to ensurean appropriate timelineand communications strategy. We welcomeinitial confidentialinquiries to learn more about the role; however, current Federation employees who move to a finalist round of interviews will be asked to communicate with the Federation about their candidacy.