Director, Leadership Development

Job Description

Job Description

About the Jewish Federation of Detroit: The Jewish Federation of Detroit is the primary instrument of Jewish philanthropy and engagement in Southeast Michigan. We are a community-driven organization committed to taking care of the needs of the Jewish People and building a vibrant Jewish future, in Detroit, in Israel, and around the world.

About the Leadership Development Team: As a lay-led organization, the Jewish Federation relies on the Leadership Development Department as an essential driver of its mission and its service to the community.

The Leadership Development Department is essential to the mission of our organization and the community it serves. Our work exists at the intersection of Jewish wisdom and best practices in the field. The programs and initiatives of this department educate, prepare and inspire individuals to advance from participant to leader, helping to build and sustain our community’s legacy of bold, innovative and influential Jewish leaders for generations to come.

The Director of Leadership Development is responsible for setting the strategic goals of the department, overseeing the execution of programs and initiatives, and maintaining a strong personal presence to effectively build relationships, collaborate across the organization, and engage community leaders and stakeholders. In addition, the Director develops and manages strong and productive relationships with both JFD staff and community leaders and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the lay chair of Leadership Development to:
  • develop a strategic and operational plan for strengthening and supporting our Jewish communal leaders as well
  • build a robust pipeline of future leaders to serve Federation and Detroit Jewish community.
• Supervise the Leadership Development team
• Collaborate with executive leadership to identify leadership development priorities and create and implement strategic initiatives
• Coordinate leadership programming across departments and develop new community-wide leadership opportunities
• Provide stewardship, engagement, and support for volunteer leaders
• Oversee board and committee nominations, board orientation, and awards processes
• Facilitate connections between volunteers, Federation agencies, and community partners
• Support Financial Resource Development (FRD) department with fundraising and donor stewardship
• Support leadership tracking and development efforts in partnership with internal teams, including HR and Data Systems

Qualifications:
Successful candidates for this position will be individuals with a passion for learning, leadership, and communal work. They will have the ability to excel while managing and supporting diverse concurrent initiatives.  This role requires regular in-person presence, as candidates should expect frequent in-person meetings, events, and community-facing responsibilities.

Required skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• strong interpersonal relationships with a track record of successfully cultivating relationships amongst a diverse group of stakeholders.
• Basic understanding of nonprofit leadership, governance, and structures.
• Ability to demonstrate impact through measurable program and organizational results
• Detail oriented with a high capacity to manage multitask, stay organized, and prioritize in a fast-paced work environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of Jewish community.

Preferred skills:

• Background in leadership development and/or leadership education.
• Familiarity with the contemporary trends in Jewish community leadership.
• Experience staffing an organizational board or committee.

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