Position Summary

Jewish Community Partners seeks a dynamic, relationship-oriented Community Relations Associate to help strengthen the Jewish community’s connections throughout Greater Memphis. Working closely with the Manager of Community Relations, this position will focus on cultivating relationships with civic, business, cultural, and community leaders while supporting a broad range of Community Relations initiatives, programs, advocacy efforts, outreach activities, and coalition-building opportunities.

 

The Community Relations Associate will serve as a relationship-builder, connector, and ambassador for Memphis Jewish Federation, helping to expand the organization’s reach and impact throughout the broader Memphis community. The position will play a key role in advancing mutual understanding, addressing antisemitism, fostering partnerships, and promoting meaningful engagement between the Jewish community and diverse sectors of Memphis.

 

Key Responsibilities

Relationship Development and Community Engagement

• Develop and maintain relationships with civic, business, cultural, faith-based, and community leaders throughout Greater Memphis.
• Conduct outreach meetings and identify opportunities for collaboration, partnership, and community engagement.
• Facilitate introductions and relationship-building opportunities between Federation leadership and key stakeholders.
• Represent Federation at community meetings, public events, and coalition gatherings.
• Build and strengthen relationships with diverse ethnic, religious, cultural, civic, and professional communities.
• Cultivate relationships with civic organizations, business leaders, entrepreneurs, professional associations, and community influencers.
• Identify opportunities for collaboration between the Jewish community and Memphis's civic and business sectors and encourage community participation in civic leadership networks and initiatives.

Community Relations Programs and Initiatives

• Assist the Manager of Community Relations, Chief Impact Officer, and Federation's Community Relations Council lay leadership in planning, implementing, and evaluating Community Relations programs, events, and initiatives.
• Support educational, advocacy, and community engagement efforts related to issues affecting the Jewish community, Israel, and confronting antisemitism.
• Assist in developing partnerships, coalitions, educational forums, leadership exchanges, and community-wide initiatives that advance Federation's Community Relations goals.

 

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
• Strong interpersonal, networking, and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with diverse communities and stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to work both independently and collaboratively with Federation staff, lay leadership and community partners.
• Familiarity with the Memphis community and Jewish communal life is preferred.