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Join Our Team: Full-Time Position Available for YAD Program Manager


The Jewish Federation of San Diego County has an immediate professional staff vacancy for a Young Adult (YAD) Program Manager.

YAD is Federation's connection to all Jewish young adults (21-45 years old) in San Diego County. It is an ambitious undertaking encompassing hundreds of ways to get involved and connected, including social events, meaningful volunteer opportunities, travel to Israel and beyond, educational programs and fulfilling volunteer leadership opportunities. YAD serves as the focal point for young adult philanthropy at Federation, engaging singles, couples/partners and young families.

The YAD Program Manager works with volunteer leaders to develop and implement engagement; social, volunteer, educational, travel and leadership activities; and events for every segment of the Jewish young adult population. The YAD Program manager also supports YAD's philanthropy initiatives by maintaining a portfolio of donors for whom s/he is expected to serve as the donor relationship manager. Federation's Young Adult (YAD) programs are an integral part of the Community Engagement & Leadership Center. The YAD Program manager works with the other CE&L Program staff to connect programs to the larger vision and purpose of Federation.

YAD is one of more than 16 Jewish young adult programs in San Diego County that are part of the 2030 Project. The YAD Program manager works closely with the 2030 Program Manager to assure alignment of YAD and 2030 programs and projects for the benefit of the San Diego Jewish young adult community.

Qualified candidates should have a BA/BS degree in community organizing, Judaic studies or a related field and a minimum of 1-3 years experience in a non-profit social service or community development organization. Preference will be given to candidates with community organizing and direct fundraising experience; deep knowledge of the San Diego Jewish young adult community; and strong proficiency in use of social media, web development and other communication tools. Evening and weekend availability is required.

This is a full-time position. Salary is commensurate with experience and responsibilities. Full Federation benefits are provided. For a detailed position description, or to submit a letter of interest and resume, please write to resumes@jewishfederationsandiego.org.