Project Manager, Programs and Training - JFNA

Title: Project Manager, Programs and Training

Department: Public Affairs - Washington, DC Office

Reports to: Director, Programs and Training, Center on Aging, Trauma, and Holocaust Survivor Care

Location: Washington, DC, New York City, NY, or Remote

Job Type: Full-Time (Hybrid or Fully Remote)

Organization Overview:

The Jewish Federations of North America (“JFNA”) consist of 146 Jewish Federations and dozens of Network communities which collectively raise and distribute more than $3 billion annually 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.

The Center on Aging, Trauma, and Holocaust Survivor Care (“Center”), housed within JFNA, is a leading voice in the U.S. on the person-centered, trauma informed (PCTI) approach and support services for Holocaust survivors, diverse older adults with a history of trauma (e.g., immigrants, veterans, LGBTQ+ individuals), and their family caregivers. We advance PCTI programming nationwide by issuing grants to local Jewish and non-Jewish social services agencies to implement innovative projects, providing technical assistance and capacity building to subgrantees and the aging network at large, and advocating on behalf of the needs of vulnerable older adults.

Position Summary:

The Project Manager, Programs and Training provides program oversight, technical support, and strategic guidance to subgrantees implementing person-centered, trauma-informed (PCTI) supportive services for Holocaust survivors, older adults with a history of trauma, and family caregivers throughout the United States. In addition, the Project Manager builds capacity of aging services professionals and volunteers to care for older adults with a history of trauma and their family caregivers by coordinating national webinars and the Training Workshop, drafting conference presentation proposals, and leading trainings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical assistance and capacity-building related to subgrantees’ programming by identifying problems, proposing recommendations, and implementing solutions to rectify issues and ensure grant compliance while collaborating with subgrantee staff and JFNA’s finance and evaluation teams. As the subgrantee’s primary contact, responsible for overseeing and monitoring multiple sites and programs including but not limited to onboarding and training new subgrantees, conducting site visits, reviewing and evaluating subgrantee reports, providing feedback, leading informational group calls and individualized quarterly monitoring calls, etc.
• Write, edit, and review reports to funders, the Center’s Request for Proposal (RFP), application and reporting templates, grant proposals, memos to subgrantees, and general correspondence to the Aging Network.
• Design and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) to optimize Center efficiency, effectiveness, and organizational capacity.
• Manage and support various Center projects including training webinars and a biennial national Training Workshop.
• Analyze programmatic trends and share promising practices with aging service professionals by presenting at conferences and on webinars.
• Support the Center’s Request for Proposals (RFP) process including implementing the RFP, reviewing applications and scoring process, and issuing awards.
• Create and/or revise reporting templates on JotForm, Foundant Technologies, and other software programs.
• Track, maintain, and analyze trends in reporting data.
• Participate in staff meetings, retreats, site visits, and conferences.
• Other assignments, as requested.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in the grant-making, nonprofit, or government sector preferred, preferably in the delivery of social services or in the provision of technical assistance to social service agencies
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Detail-oriented, excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
• Professional self-starter with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written, interpersonal, collaboration, and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience developing and streamlining systems, and providing technical support to and oversight of programs, agencies, subgrantees and/or staff
• Experience providing case management or social work services preferred
• Experience serving family caregivers preferred
• Interest in aging and trauma and a commitment to helping Holocaust survivors, older adults with a history of trauma, and family caregivers
• Ability to occasionally travel domestically

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 leave policies and flexible remote work practices. Our compensation philosophy strives to be externally competitive and internally fair. Additionally, we offer voluntary learning programs throughout the year in subjects of interest to our staff.

While the employee may work out of JFNA offices in New York City, NY or Washington, DC, the position may be hybrid or fully remote depending on the applicant’s location. Funding for this position is contingent upon grant funding.

Salary Range: $60,000-65,000

To Apply:

Please send a cover letter, resume, one writing sample (no more than 3 pages), and contact information for three references to Aging@JewishFederations.org. In the subject line of the e-mail, write “Application for Project Manager, Programs & Training - [your full name].”

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. We are open to diverse and non-traditional candidates including older adults, retirees, and returnees to work.

JFNA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Please indicate in your application if you need any accommodation for your interview.

Federation Applicants:

JFNA is committed to supporting local Jewish Federations and to identifying the best talent for the system. If a current Federation employee is hired for this role, we will work with the local Federation to ensure an appropriate timeline and communications strategy. We welcome initial confidential inquiries 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.

• UPDATED DECEMBER 18, 2024