Director, Strategic Engagement

National Council of Jewish Women

Director of Strategic Engagement at NCJW, managing engagement strategies and partnerships and leading the department operations.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeWashington • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $95,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive leadership experience in nonprofit management and community organizing, with a strong focus on developing and executing engagement strategies that mobilize participants and foster collaboration. Proven ability to manage high-performing teams and build strategic partnerships to achieve organizational goals.

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Nonprofit ManagementCommunity OrganizingEngagement Strategy DevelopmentProject ManagementTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Program ImplementationData EvaluationStrategic PlanningPerformance ImprovementVolunteer Engagement

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationEmotional IntelligenceCollaborative LeadershipAttention to DetailIntellectual Curiosity

Industry Keywords

DiversityEquityInclusionAdvocacyMovement-Building

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the operational lead and managing director for the Engagement and Leadership department, ensuring effective day-to-day management of programs, staff, and priorities.
Supervise and support departmental staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
Translate departmental and organizational strategy into clear work plans, timelines, and measurable goals.
Ensure alignment between departmental and intra-departmental activities and the goals of NCJW Forward.
Develop systems and processes that support efficient program implementation and cross-team coordination.
Lead the development and implementation of NCJW's national engagement ladder, creating clear pathways for sustained participation.
Develop and execute strategies to expand NCJW's reach and mobilize one million changemakers.
Cultivate and manage strategic partnerships with mission-aligned organizations, coalitions, and community leaders.
Work with Communications to integrate engagement opportunities across digital platforms, social media, and other outreach channels.
Collaborate with various teams to ensure engagement opportunities are embedded throughout organizational initiatives.
Create systems, tools, and best practices enabling effective recruitment, engagement, and retention of participants.
Collaborate with the Director of Leadership Development to create pathways for advocates into leadership roles.
Ensure national initiatives translate into meaningful engagement opportunities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in nonprofit management, community organizing, advocacy, volunteer engagement, or movement-building.
Demonstrated success designing and scaling engagement strategies that grow participation and deepen supporter involvement.
Proven experience managing and developing high-performing teams.
Experience building cross-functional partnerships and leading complex organizational initiatives.
Strong project management skills with the ability to translate strategy into clear plans, systems, and measurable outcomes.
Experience using data to evaluate performance and continuously improve engagement strategies.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and receptivity to feedback.
Sound judgment, high emotional intelligence, and a collaborative leadership style.
Strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and NCJW's mission.
Ability and willingness to travel.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid Federal and Jewish Holidays.
25+ paid Federal and Jewish Holidays each year.
Paid vacation time.
Sick time.
Extensive paid leave.
Retirement savings account with employer match.
Health insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Disability insurance.
Professional development.
Life insurance.
Flexible spending account.
Transit benefits.
Short-term disability insurance.
Long-term disability insurance.