Center for Yiddish Life — Executive Director

Key Responsibilities Build and lead the division. The Center for Yiddish Life is the working name; one of your first responsibilities will be helping shape the final name and brand identity. From there, set the strategic direction, build the public presence, and establish the division's identity within the broader landscape of Jewish cultural life. Build and grow the division's fundraising. Working from an established base of Yiddish donors and supporters, recruit and lead an advisory council, deepen relationships with major donors and legacy givers, and expand foundation support from arts and humanities funders. Build on the existing Yiddish programs, with the 60+ community as the foundation. As independent fundraising develops, extend programming to Millennials and younger generations, building the pipeline to carry Yiddish culture forward for decades to come. Represent the division publicly in the worlds of Jewish philanthropy, academic partnership, and cultural media. Work in close partnership with Workers Circle senior staff, whose relationships, institutional, and development knowledge are foundational to this division's succes. Qualifications 10+ years of organizational leadership experience, with a track record of building something new. Entrepreneurial instincts and business sense. Comfort with fundraising: making asks, cultivating supporters, and building a culture of giving. A passion for Jewish and Yiddish cultural life, and the ability to communicate it across generations and backgrounds. Experience across sectors welcome — nonprofit, arts, academia, or elsewhere. Collaborative by nature, with the trust and generosity to build strong partnerships. Location: New York City (Hybrid) Reports to: CEO, Workers Circle Compensation and Benefits: Salary range is $120,000–$140,000, commensurate with experience, plus a strong benefits package. This is a full-time, exempt position. The Workers Circle is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from candidates across backgrounds, communities, and career paths. We are committed to building a team that reflects the full richness of the communities we serve. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Workers Circle