Director of Frontline Engagement

About Jewish Silicon Valley:

Jewish Silicon Valley (“JSV”) is a 501c3 domestic charitable non-profit arising from a merger between the Jewish Federation of Silicon Valley, LLC and the Addison-Penzak JCC. JSV’s mission is to harness the power of community to improve lives, build bridges of understanding, and strengthen the Jewish people here, in Israel, and around the world. JSV’s key focus areas are:

• Developing and executing programs that improve people’s lives Jewishly, with an emphasis on Youth & Family Engagement, Jewish Life & Culture, Healthy Aging and Health & Wellness.
• Community building and leadership development, through partnerships with local Jewish and other community agencies to foster collaboration, empower community leaders, inspire the next generation, and build bridges of understanding.
• Philanthropy development to provide annual and long-term support for local Jewish organizations and Jewish communal needs locally, nationally, in Israel and around the world.

Jewish Silicon Valley welcomes people of every background and belief to participate in all our activities, and we work with Jewish organizations and other community partners throughout the Silicon Valley, creating opportunities for all of us to build relationships that transcend differences and foster a sense of unity. Through our advocacy work, and our many inclusive programs, Jewish Silicon Valley is helping to end antisemitism and bias in our community. Our vision is to ensure a vibrant Jewish community in Silicon Valley and promote the well-being of all people by providing visionary leadership, philanthropic support, and meaningful programs and experiences that are rooted in Jewish values and traditions.

Please visit our website at www.jvalley.org for more information.

Position Summary

Jewish Silicon Valley (JSV) seeks a strategic, relationship-driven professional to lead its community relations, public affairs, civic engagement, and antisemitism response efforts.

Serving as a key external representative of JSV, this professional will build and strengthen relationships with government officials, faith leaders, educational institutions, civic organizations, business leaders, and community stakeholders The role is responsible for helping JSV address antisemitism, strengthen community partnerships, engage lay leaders, and advance JSV's role as a trusted voice within the broader community, with a strong focus on the K-12 educational landscape.

Reporting directly to the Chief Community Officer while working closely with the CEO on state and federal priorities, this professional will act as a bridge builder—uniting community partners and educational leaders. The ideal candidate will combine a broad community relations skillset with specialized outreach to K-12 school districts, administrators, and families to address bias, support Jewish students, and foster proactive coalition building.

Primary Focus Areas & Key Responsibilities

1. K-12 School Engagement & Educational Advocacy (Primary Focus)

• School District & Educator Partnerships: Build and maintain strategic relationships with local K-12 school districts, superintendents, principals, educators, and school boards to serve as a trusted resource on issues affecting Jewish students and families.
• Antisemitism & Bias Prevention: Partner with educational leaders and Jewish communal partners to address incidents of antisemitism, bias, or misinformation in educational settings; support age-appropriate educational initiatives related to Jewish identity and antisemitism awareness.
• K-12 Youth Programming Alignment: Collaborate with JSV internal teams (e.g., Youth and Camp) to drive K-8 school engagement and educational initiatives. Work alongside local teens, high school Jewish clubs and youth groups; offering resources, supporting their efforts and promoting engagement with school districts and the wider community.
• Holiday & Cultural Education: Coordinate with local Jewish Leadership Committees (JLC) and educational partners to facilitate engagement around Jewish holidays and religious accommodations in schools.

2. Community Coalition Building & Partner Engagement

• Cross-Sector Collaboration: Serve as a frontline primary external representative bringing together diverse community partners—including faith-based, ethnic, civic, cultural, and business organizations.
• Inter-Agency Alignment: Act as the central point of contact to coordinate efforts with regional and national partner agencies such as JCRC, BACCA, BAJC, and ADL.
• Higher Education Bridges: Maintain baseline connections with local colleges and universities, engaging campus administrators and monitoring emerging campus issues as needed.

Secondary Focus Areas:

1. Civic Engagement, Government Relations & Executive Support

• Government Relations: Build and maintain productive relationships with local and state elected officials and public agencies.
• CEO & Executive Collaboration: Work closely with the CEO to support state- and federal-level advocacy efforts and public affairs priorities.
• Crisis Response & Incident Management: Coordinate organizational response protocols to incidents of antisemitism and related public concerns across the broader community in partnership with regional advocacy groups.

2. Lay Leadership & Stakeholder Partnership

• Lay Committee Facilitation: Partner with, empower, and guide organizational volunteers and lay leaders involved in public affairs, K-12 education, and community relations committees.
• Parent & Stakeholder Outreach: Engage parents, guardians, and community stakeholders to provide support and resources when navigating school-related challenges.