Location and Job Title:

Director of Jewish Engagement
David Posnack JCC
5850 S Pine Island Rd
Davie, FL 33328

Principal Responsibilities:

POSITION SUMMARY

The David Posnack Jewish Community Center (DPJCC) is proud to launch a newly established Department of Jewish Engagement in Fall 2025. The Director of Jewish Engagement will lead and implement strategic programming designed to inspire and connect individuals of all ages to Jewish life and Israel. This leadership role will oversee three key areas:

• Maccabi Tzair youth movement
• Israeli programming
• Supervision of Israeli Shlichim (emissaries)

The Director will collaborate closely with internal departments, community partners, and national and international organizations to create meaningful Jewish experiences for the South Florida community.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversight of Maccabi Tzair Fort Lauderdale

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for Maccabi Tzair, a global Jewish youth movement fostering Jewish identity and a connection to Israel among teens.
• Ensure a consistent and supportive presence during Saturday youth programming, including morning preparation sessions with Madrichim (teen counselors) and post-program debriefs.
• Attend weekly planning meetings with the Hanaga (leadership team) and Madrichim.
• Actively participate in major Maccabi Tzair events, including leadership seminars, Shabbatons, Challah Bake, Machane (Camping Trip), MIT (Madrichim in Training) Graduation, national/international trips, and special events
• Oversight of the Maccabi Tzair Parent Committee; staff liaison will be the Maccabi Tzair Director.
• Continuously assess and elevate program quality, engagement, and impact with a focus on cultivating confident, knowledgeable Jewish teen leaders.

Leadership of Israeli Programming

• Together with the Israel Engagement Coordinator and the Community Shaliach, design, execute and lead an innovative and diverse calendar of Israeli cultural events, featuring authors, lecturers, musicians, chefs, and artists, in collaboration with the Arts, Culture & Education (ACE) department.
• Oversee planning and implementation of national commemorations and celebrations such as Yom Ha'Atzmaut (Israeli Independence Day) and Yom HaZikaron (Israeli Memorial Day).
  • Note: Yom HaShaoh, Holocaust Remembrance Day, falls under the supervision of the George Gottlieb Institute, a part of the DPJCC's ACE department.
• Foster DPJCC and community-wide education and advocacy to deepen understanding and support for Israel.

Supervision of Israeli Shlichim

• Direct and support the DPJCC's Israeli Shlichim provided by the Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI):
  • RootOne Shaliach: Focused on teen engagement and increasing participation in Israeli experiences and education.
  • Community Shaliach: Engaged with Maccabi Tzair, community partnerships, and Israeli cultural initiatives.
• Facilitate successful integration, professional development, and goal-setting for emissaries.

Development of the Jewish Engagement Committee (JEC)

• Recruit, develop, and lead a volunteer Jewish Engagement Committee to assist with programming vision, strategy, and implementation.
• Collaborate with committee chairs to set annual goals, coordinate quarterly or bi-monthly meetings, and maintain alignment with community needs.

Budget & Organizational Collaboration

• Develop, manage, and monitor the department's annual budget.
• Build and nurture strategic partnerships with local and national Jewish agencies, including the Jewish Federation, synagogues, and Israel-related organizations.
• Represent the DPJCC at relevant community meetings and events.
• Support additional initiatives/special projects as directed by the Chief Program Officer.

Meetings and Cross-Department Collaboration

• Attend and contribute to:
  • Bi-weekly Department Head Meetings and Program Staff Meetings
  • Weekly Jewish Engagement Team Meetings
  • Maccabi Tzair leadership meetings
  • Jewish Engagement Committee meetings
  • Additional program-specific meetings as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Extensive knowledge of Jewish history, culture, values, and traditions, with a deep personal and/or professional connection to Israel
• Strategic thinker with the ability to innovate and implement compelling programs
• Exceptional leadership and supervisory experience, especially in youth or community engagement settings
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and team-building skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with keen attention to detail
• Ability to inspire, mentor, and work collaboratively with staff, teens, volunteers, and community partners
• Technologically proficient (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Platform, Microsoft Teams)

WORK SCHEDULE

This is a full-time, salaried (exempt) position, averaging 40+ hours per week.
Availability on Saturdays is required, with approximately 26-27 Saturdays annually, in addition to occasional Friday night Shabbat events and weekend seminars. Flexibility for evening and weekend commitments is essential.

Salary:

$55,000 - $65,000

Agency Information:

Set on the 40-acre Nina & Louis Silverman Campus in the heart of southwest Broward County, the David Posnack Jewish Community Center offers a wide variety of educational, cultural, social, recreational and performing arts programs, classes and special events for all ages. We take pride in the quality and variety of programs , services and amenities that we offer to the entire community. We have something for everyone.

XZone Fitness programs

Gymnasiums - JHoops - basketball leagues and academy

State-of-the-Art Fitness Center

Free babysitting

90 Free Weekly Fitness Classes - including TRX, Spin, Zumba, etc.

Yoga Studio - Boxing Room

Personal and group training

Sauna and steam rooms

Racquetball and handball courts

Tennis courts

Hal's Power Alley Batting Cages - Broward Baseball Academy

JCC Maccabi Games. Hosting Games in 2023

Martial Arts

Aquatic Facility:

Two pools with heating and cooling capability

Jacuzzi/Spa

Lap swim lanes

Kiddie pool

Water aerobics

Children and Family:

Early Childhood Learning Center

After-school program

After-school enrichment classes

Camp Kadima summer camp

Giborim special needs summer camp

Giborim United (special needs)

Maccabi Tzair Tikvah

Birthday parties

Adult Services:

Cultural and Performing Arts events

Holocaust Learning Center - Jewish learning

Adult Enrichment classes

Singles/Senior events

Jean Leighton Art Studio

Senior lunch program

Israeli initiatives

Latin initiatives

Community Action programs