Community Investment Coordinator
The Jewish Community Center of Greater Columbus
1125 College Ave.
Columbus, OH 43209
The Community Investment Coordinator works in collaboration with the Chief Impact & Strategy Officer to strategize and administer all outgoing funding to the community, including allocations, scholarships, and grants. The CI Coordinator also oversees committee management for various committees and panels. The position also leads the process of Overnight Jewish Camp Scholarships & Grants as well as the Israel Experience Grant program.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Seeking individual with a diverse range of experience who enjoys managing complex situations and has the initiative, skills, and sensitivity needed to manage organizational change and create systems that increase organizational efficiency while supporting our culture and values.
Entrepreneurial spirit with a take charge, self-starting attitude
Strategic thinker cultivating a growth-oriented environment
Excellent oral and written communicator
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Exhibits customer service focused behavior and possess integrity for maintaining confidential information
Ability to interact with high-level/major donors
Strong organizational skills, effective multi-tasker, and ability to meet deadlines
Capable of building trust and working in partnership staff to achieve results
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Describe the knowledge, professional/technical skills, and leadership capabilities that are most critical for success.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
STRATEGY
Aid with the annual Capital Repair & Replacement process to ensure the appropriate investment of funds.
Coordinate and Provide Supplementary and Kesher Funding
PARTNERSHIP
DIRECT COMMUNITY FUNDING
Oversee the Israel Experience grant program awarding approximately $50,000 in grants each.
COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITES:
Lead Administrator for panels/committees:
Shalom Grants Panel
Capital Repair & Replacement Committee
Jaffee Dental Scholarship Committee (annually)
Zion Lodge Grant
Palius Grant
Assist with committee oversight:
Community Impact Committee
Israel & Overseas Needs Panel
Jewish Arts Panel
ADMINISTRATIVE:
Scheduling
Attend all meetings and provide summary notes
Funding requests through the finance department for both Federation and Foundation sides
Draft, oversee, and track all allocation letters and grant letters throughout the year.
$65,000
Jewish Columbus' mission is to create a vibrant and secure community in Columbus, Israel and around the world. We do so by instilling Jewish pride and identity, protecting and securing the local community, connecting with Israel and Jews around the world and protecting vulnerable Jewish populations. Jewish Columbus has the unique ability to harness collective knowledge and resources to meet the various needs of our diverse Jewish community effectively and holistically. We are the community convener. We respond to crisis and ensure a strong future for the Columbus Jewish community through robust and trusting partnerships with local Jewish agencies and synagogues. We are innovative. We are inclusive. We challenge the status quo and strive to be at the forefront of trends within the Jewish and non-profit communities. Work for an organization where your time and talent will be valued, and your voice will be heard. For more information, visit our website at www.jewishcolumbus.org.