The Role
Leads parent empowerment, educator training, school district partnerships, community resource coordination, and policy advocacy focused on Jewish identity, antisemitism education, Israel education, and K-12 issues. Builds relationships with educators, administrators, community organizations, and public affairs partners while coordinating programs, supporting funding initiatives, tracking educational policy, and contributing to organizational reporting and engagement efforts.
Summary Generated by Built In
The primary responsibilities for this role will include:
Parent Empowerment & Community Engagement
• Lead and expand JFGH’s parent-facing programs
• Equip parents with tools and resources to address antisemitism, celebrate Jewish identity, and participate meaningfully in school events such as culture days and holiday programs.
• Build community among Jewish parents across campuses and districts, helping them connect, organize, and advocate.
Professional Development & Educator Support
• Design and deliver trainings for K–12 teachers, principals, district administrators, and campus staff on antisemitism, Jewish identity, Israel education, and inclusive practices.
• Serve as a resource and thought partner to educators and school leaders seeking to strengthen safety, belonging, and understanding for Jewish students.
• Coordinate workshops with partner organizations (e.g., ADL, AJC, Holocaust education partners).
District & School Partnership Development
• Cultivate strong working relationships with superintendents, school boards, community outreach professionals, curriculum staff, and campus administrators across Greater Houston.
• Assess district needs, identify opportunities for collaboration, and proactively bring forward resources and programming.
• Represent JFGH at education forums, community coalitions, district convenings, and school-based events.
• Serve as JFGH's liaison on federal Title funding matters with local school districts and Jewish day schools, advocating for equitable access to available Title funds, consulting with school leaders on effective utilization of funding opportunities, and representing the Jewish day school community in district Title funding meetings and related planning processes
• Serve as JFGH’s liaison to the Jewish educational community through information sharing and data tracking of the Texas Educational Freedom Accounts program and the federal Education Freedom Tax Credit program.
Community Coordination & Resource Alignment
• Maintain and expand a directory of vetted curricula, speakers, and partners relevant to Jewish identity, antisemitism, and Israel education.
• Serve as liaison between schools and organizations such as ADL, AJC, Holocaust Museum Houston, and others.
• Ensure clear coordination among Jewish communal partners to reduce duplication and maximize impact.
Policy Advocacy & District-Level Influence
• Support JFGH Public Affairs in advancing district-level and state-level efforts related to antisemitism education, Holocaust Remembrance Week implementation, calendar considerations for Jewish holidays, tracking and responding to incidents of Antisemitism.
• Collaborate closely with Public Affairs Department and other relevant youth and teen departments across JFGH to ensure alignment across policy and advocacy priorities.
Internal Collaboration & Organizational Engagement
• Work closely with the full Public Affairs team to align K–12 work with broader community relations and government affairs strategies.
• Partner with other JFGH departments on events, communications, and community engagement efforts.
• Contribute to organizational data tracking, evaluation, and reporting systems.
Requirements
• Bachelor's degree and has an interest in advocacy or government affairs.
• 5-7 years of work experience in public affairs or related field.
• Possess passion for the Jewish Community and for public policy issues.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to support the planning of public events.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of current events, The Texas education system, and issues facing k-12 students.
• Strategic and creative thinker
• Works well in a team environment.
Benefits
• 401K Matching
• Health Benefits
• HSA or HRA contribution
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Paid time off
• Usual National plus Jewish holidays off
• Other optional benefits available include Dental, Vision, FSA, DCA, and LPFSA
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- 5-7 years of work experience in public affairs or a related field
- Interest in advocacy or government affairs
- Passion for the Jewish community and public policy issues
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to support the planning of public events
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Knowledge of current events, the Texas education system, and issues facing K-12 students
- Strategic and creative thinking
- Ability to work well in a team environment
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The Company
What We Do
The Jewish Federation of Greater Houston funds and supports programs that enrich Jewish life, strengthen the Jewish community locally and globally, educate and connect the community to Judaism and Israel, and drive meaningful social change.
