Managing Director Job at Repair the World (New York City)

Job Responsibility

Develop and implement a comprehensive program strategy that centers Jewish service programs and incorporates Repair the World’s core program models
Ensure Repair’s Jewish educational pedagogy is infused consistently throughout all programs, deepening participant engagement
Align local program strategies with Repair the World’s organizational mission and values, ensuring that local programming both reflects the needs and aspirations of the Jewish community in New York and advances Repair’s organizational goals
Regularly assess the effectiveness of local programs, gathering feedback and making data-driven adjustments to improve impact, outreach, and participation
Develop strategy and execution plan for geographic expansion of Repair across NYC, identifying new neighborhoods, communities, and partners to extend the program’s reach and impact
Lead local fundraising efforts for Repair the World New York, developing and executing a local fundraising strategy aligned with national development priorities
Cultivate, solicit and steward a portfolio of individual donors, foundations, and institutional partners to grow philanthropic support for Repair’s programs and initiatives in New York
Identify and develop new local funding opportunities, expanding Repair’s base of supporters and strengthening relationships across the New York Jewish philanthropic community
Partner closely with Repair’s national development team to coordinate strategy, ensure alignment on donor engagement, and contribute to national campaigns and initiatives
Serve as the primary relationship manager for New York–based donors, providing thoughtful stewardship, impact updates, and meaningful opportunities for engagement
Partner with the New York Chair of the Solel Collective, Repair the World’s major giving society, to build and grow a local network of major donors, cultivate new members, and strengthen a culture of individual philanthropy in the New York community
Collaborate with local supporters, lay leaders, and volunteers to activate their networks in support of fundraising and community engagement goals
Represent Repair the World in meetings, events, and convenings with donors, foundations, and community partners across the New York area
Contribute to building a culture of philanthropy locally by integrating donors into service experiences, learning opportunities, and community events
Oversee and manage the day-to-day operations of the Repair the World NY team, including supervising three program staff (one direct report and two indirect reports), providing ongoing coaching, training, and professional development
Lead weekly team and one-on-one meetings to align on program goals, share updates, troubleshoot challenges, provide feedback, and foster collaboration
Maintain a positive and productive team culture by fostering open communication, encouraging professional development, and supporting team morale
Build and maintain strong, ongoing relationships with Jewish, civic, and service-based organizations across New York City
Develop and execute strategies to raise awareness of Repair the World’s mission and to recruit prospective program participants
Cultivate and manage relationships with local affiliates of national partners
Attend key community events, and represent Repair the World at external networking and recruitment events to build the organization’s visibility and impact in the community
Manage the program’s budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and alignment with Repair the World’s financial goals
Oversee operational functions such as oversight and management of the Repair the World workshop to ensure smooth day-to-day operations
Build and execute communications strategy, to build local brand awareness, and program presence, including reviewing materials such as newsletters, social media posts, and website content, ensuring that they align with the organization’s messaging and goals
Liaise with national communications and data teams to review and analyze program data, ensuring that metrics and impact assessments are being captured accurately

Requirements

8+ years of progressive leadership experience including a track record of: Building Jewish community
Program design and execution
Supervision and team development
Fundraising and stakeholder engagement
Cultivating and managing strategic partnerships
Relationship Management & Strategic Partnership Development: Clear understanding of how to create long term professional relationships
proven ability to connect with executive leaders, non-profit leaders, and young adults
skilled in relationship building across diverse communities, including at an executive level or equivalent including negotiation of program impact, partnership and outcomes
New York Jewish community knowledge and network: Deep familiarity with the New York City Jewish communal landscape
Equity Lens: Sophisticated awareness of poverty, structural inequity, ability to facilitate conversations around these issues with diverse groups in ways that empower and open people to learning
Data-Driven Decision Making: Experience using data to measure programmatic impact, and an understanding of data management

What we offer

Paid time off for service in addition to vacation, sick time, personal days and holidays
Employer covers 100% of full-time employee’s health premiums (medical/dental/vision) for most plans and 50% for dependents
Retirement matching
Professional development funds
Employer-paid short and long term disability coverage
Access to the Jewish Learning Collaborative and our Economic Access Fund
16 weeks of paid parental leave (pro-rated for employees with Repair less than six months)

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