Job Description

Who We Are:Teach Coalition is dedicated to ensuring that every child has access to a quality Jewish education. Operating across seven states in the U.S., Teach Coalitionadvocatesforequitablegovernmentfundingandresourcesforyeshivasand Jewish day schools, making Jewish education accessible to all families.The NY Executive Director will be responsible for cultivating relationships and increasing the financial commitmentsofexistingTeachsupportersinthe four to six figure range,aswellas inspiring new community members to become significant financial supporters.Aspartofagrowingcommunityengagementteam,the Executive Directorwill be supported by the state and national office. A successful Executive Director has a proven track record in sales, client relations, fundraising, or a similar field.Essential Functions:

• Createandexecuteaplanaimedatincreasingcommunityengagementandgrowing Teach’s revenue through solicitations, donor cultivation and stewardship
• Buildandsustainstrongrelationshipswithdonorsandinspirethemtoincrease their investment in our work
• Identify,cultivate,andsolicitnewdonors
• Meetquarterlyandannualfundraisinggoals
• Identify,recruitanddeveloplayleadershipforleadershiproles
• ProvideregularupdatesthatinspirepeopletobecomemoreinvolvedinTeach’s policy and advocacy work
• Maintainaccurateandup-to-datemovesmanagementrecordsintheCRMsystem, including logging communications and meetings.
• Engagecommunitymembersinactionalerts,voting,eventsandotheradvocacy activities
• RepresentTeachatcommunityeventsandforums

Qualifications:

• Live in New York State
• Aminimumof5yearsofworkexperienceinsales/fundraisingorarelatedfieldwith a successful track record of achieving and exceeding goals
• Abilitytopivotquicklytoaddressrapidlychangingsituations
• Highlymotivatedself-starterwhocaninitiateandmaintaincontacts,relationships, projects, meetings and events
• Aproblemsolver,abletovisualizeandarticulatesolutionsusingananalytical mindset
• Ability to prioritize, work independently and complete multiple assignments withattention to detail in fast paced, rapidly changing environment
• Tiestothe New YorkJewishcommunityandschools
• StrongcommitmenttoJewisheducationandadvocacy
• Excellentwrittenandverbalcommunicationskills
• Bachelor'sdegreepreferredorcommensurateexperience

Salary and Benefits:  

The salary for this position is between $175,000-$200,000, commensurate with experience.

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance:
The OU offers health insurance through an Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA). Instead of a single group plan, employees have the freedom to choose their own health insurance plan that fits their personal and family needs. The OU contributes a generous monthly amount directly toward your premium, making coverage more flexible, affordable, and tailored to you.Employees enrolled in our health plan also receive an annual BeniComp stipend, a supplemental benefit that reimburses eligible medical, pharmaceutical, dental, and vision expenses.In addition, the OU offers employees group dental and vision insurance through MetLife.Additional Benefits and Perks:

• 10 Paid sick days
• 10-15 Paid vacation days
• Paid Jewish and Federal holidays
• Short Fridays to accommodate for Sabbath observance
• Free life and disability insurance
• Discounted continuing education opportunities
• 403(b) retirement plan with a 5% employer match after 3 years (requires a minimum 2% employee contribution)