Jobs
We believe in the mission of our work. We believe that together, we are able to accomplish something life-changing, both for ourselves and for those around us. We work as a team. And, those who join our team, become part of one of the most respected and valued Jewish organizations in the country.
The Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s Human Resources Development (HRD) is part of the Mandel Leadership Excellence Center and strives to find the best and the brightest individuals and develop them to their highest potential. HRD fulfills this role for both lay leadership and professional staff.
Open Positions
Associate, External Affairs
The Associate, External Affairs is responsible for assisting the External Affairs team with strategies stemming from the Community Relations Committee and Government Relations Committee, as well as efforts to combat antisemitism. In this capacity the Associate, External Affairs will be responsible for assisting to work on a broad range of issues and representing the Jewish community to the non-Jewish community.
This position is full-time and reports to the Assistant VP, External Affairs.
Director, Accounting
Provide oversight of the financial and tax reporting and accounting for the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Supporting Foundation (MSF). Review and approval of journal entries and reports for other supporting foundations, endowment funds, and charitable trusts, as needed. Assist with the external audit process. Assist in daily operation and internal controls of the finance department.
Director, K-12 and Campus Affairs
The Director, K-12 and Campus Affairs is responsible for building and strengthening long-term relationships with educational leaders at local K-12 schools, colleges, and universities, and leading efforts to combat antisemitism in these spaces. In this capacity, the Director, K-12 and Campus Affairs will be responsible for serving on the External Affairs team, working closely with the Community Relations Committee and Government Relations Committee, and representing the Jewish community to the general community.
Executive Assistant to the President
The Executive Assistant (EA) is a critical partner for the President of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland, serving as a face of the Office of the President and primary point of contact with all stakeholders. The EA effectively manages the President’s complex and full calendar, responds in a timely manner to key stakeholders, and regularly handles a high volume of requests and assignments, including planning travel, processing expense reports, preparing correspondence, receiving visitors, and arranging conference calls. The EA has regular interactions with the Senior Management Team (SMT), the Chair of the Board of Trustees (BOT), staff, outside agencies, volunteer leadership, and major donors.
Kitchen Assistant
Under the general supervision, this position supports aspects of Kashrut food service at the Federation including food preparation, cooking, serving food and set-up/clean-up, ensuring adherence to food safety standards.
The Kitchen Assistant is responsible for creating and sustaining a positive guest experience while ensuring the kitchen operations are running smoothly. This position assists with coordinating logistics for Federation events to ensure their success.
Ohio Jewish Communities - President & CEO
Founded in 1982, and now known nationally as a standard-bearer of state Jewish government affairs organizations, OJC is the bipartisan statewide government advocacy, public affairs, and community relations voice for Ohio’s eight Jewish Federations and their network of some 150 nonprofit agencies. While OJC often leads on lobbying and public policy related needs, it is not the “only arrow in the advocacy quiver” and OJC’s political capital must be carefully used. The CEO walks this line in leading the organization, serving as its voice to internal stakeholders and other Jewish community organizations as well as externally, to policymakers and other advocacy groups. He/she sets strategic priorities, crafts and executes a lobbying “game plan” to benefit Ohio’s Jewish communities, Federations and their beneficiary agencies.
Physical Security Technology Specialist
The Physical Security Technology Specialist is part of a team responsible for a broad range of tasks related to the installation, administration, support, maintenance, enhancement, optimization, and documentation of the physical security technology at the Jewish Federation of Cleveland (JFC) and the community security initiatives of our partner, JFC Security LLC.
Marketing Project Coordinator
The Marketing and Communications department at the Jewish Federation of Cleveland seeks a team-centric professional with great project management skills to help manage and track through completion the diverse and ever-increasing flow of demands being placed on its dynamic Marketing & Communications team.
This will include but not be limited to: running the team’s project management software system; coordinating with in-house print shop and third-party vendors; handling advertising buys; and miscellaneous event support. Additionally, this professional will provide administrative support for the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Chief Marketing Officer (CMO).
Security Officer
JFC Security, LLC is looking for a dedicated and caring individual to be part of a growing, community-based security team. In this role, the Security Officer will work to provide a safe environment that is secure from outside threats for social service agencies, synagogues, schools and pre-schools within the Greater Cleveland Jewish Community. The Security Officer is expected to anticipate potential problems and respond to disturbances, prohibited conduct, and emergencies. These duties are performed either while assigned to a Mobile Patrol/Foot Patrol Unit or to a stationary post. This position reports to the Security Officer Supervisor for JFC Security, LLC.
Benefits of Working Here
- Affordable medical and dental insurance
- Paid vacation, holiday, and sick days
- 403(b) plan
- Life insurance
- Long term disability
- Wellness programs
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
We offer an environmentally friendly workspace
Our building is Gold Standard LEED-Certified and we have staff initiatives to reduce our carbon footprint. From our water fixtures to our solar panels, our building was designed with the environment in mind. Our goal is to be zero-landfill, and so we recycle and compost all of our waste. If you like to bike to work, we offer special secure indoor bike parking - we even have front-row spots for our carpooling employees! Helping make the world a better place is part of our culture.