Manager of Programs and Engagement
About Hebrew Union College
Founded in 1875, Hebrew Union College (HUC) is North America's leading institution of higher Jewish education and the center for professional leadership development of Reform Judaism. With campuses in Cincinnati, Jerusalem, Los Angeles, and New York, HUC educates rabbis, cantors, Jewish educators, nonprofit leaders, and scholars while advancing Jewish scholarship and learning worldwide.
Our mission is to build vibrant Progressive Judaism by educating visionary leaders, advancing Jewish scholarship, and studying Jewish life through an open, egalitarian, inclusive, and pluralistic lens.
Position Summary
Hebrew Union College seeks a dynamic and relationship-focused Manager of Programs and Engagement to lead volunteer leadership engagement initiatives that strengthen relationships with alumni, donors, volunteer leaders, and institutional partners.
Reporting to the Executive Director of Advancement Operations and Communications, this position develops engagement strategies, manages signature programs and events, supports volunteer leadership groups, and creates meaningful opportunities that inspire philanthropic support and deepen connections to HUC's mission.
Primary Responsibilities
- Develop and implement engagement strategies for volunteer leadership groups and advisory councils.
- Recruit, steward, and support volunteer leaders and institutional ambassadors.
- Plan and execute leadership meetings, educational programs, webinars, retreats, and special events.
- Partner with Advancement and Communications to develop engagement materials and communications.
- Coordinate event logistics, vendor management, budgets, and post-event follow-up.
- Track engagement metrics and constituent activity using Raiser's Edge.
- Support fundraising initiatives and other strategic Advancement projects.