Job Description

Job Title: Community & Relationship Associate

Location: Hybrid (2 days/week in office, events across the US)



Who We Are:

JBN is a non-profit organization connecting influential Jewish business leaders, inspiring C-Level executives and wealth creators to achieve exceptional outcomes in Jewish identity, family, wealth, and philanthropy. We empower our community to leverage collective experience and influence to drive positive global change.

Position Overview:

As the Community & Relationship Associate, you will play a central role in cultivating meaningful relationships with our community of influential Jewish business leaders and philanthropists. You will foster engagement by strategically connecting participants, nurturing ongoing relationships, and ensuring exceptional experiences at our virtual sessions, intimate dinners, and quarterly conferences. While supporting event logistics, your primary goal will be to build lasting connections that advance our philanthropic mission.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cultivate and maintain meaningful relationships with influential business leaders, speakers, and participants to deepen their connection with JBN’s mission.
• Proactively identify, invite, and confirm engaging speakers and participants who align with JBN’s community-building objectives.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for participants, ensuring personalized communication and ongoing engagement before, during, and after events.
• Strategically expand the JBN network through outreach, referrals, and relationship management, fostering connections that advance philanthropic impact.
• Attend events to actively facilitate introductions, networking, and meaningful engagement among attendees.
• Collaborate closely with the marketing team to tailor event messaging that resonates personally with our community.
• Track and maintain comprehensive records of participant interactions, interests, and feedback to support personalized relationship-building strategies.
• Continuously monitor industry and philanthropic trends to curate relevant, impactful programming that strengthens community bonds.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in relationship management, community engagement, donor stewardship, or related experience in fundraising, sales, or membership-based organizations.
• Proven ability to facilitate meaningful connections among high-level leaders, philanthropists, or C-level executives, with an authentic understanding of their philanthropic priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with confidence in engaging stakeholders via phone, email, and in person.
• Strong research skills with an ability to identify emerging industry trends and strategically apply insights to expand community networks.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, capable of prioritizing effectively, even under pressure.
• Self-motivated problem solver who can work independently while thriving in a collaborative team environment.
• Positive attitude, adaptability, and comfort navigating interactions with influential individuals.
• Bachelor’s Degree and at least two years of professional experience or relevant internships.
• Familiarity with Jewish traditions and the Jewish calendar preferred, or willingness and enthusiasm to learn.

Benefits:

• Hybrid work environment for NYC-area employees.
• Unique opportunities to interact with and learn from prominent philanthropic and business leaders, fostering meaningful professional relationships.
• Participation in a supportive, mission-driven community where relationship-building and personal growth are highly valued.
• Competitive salary and benefits package including healthcare
• PTO aligned with Jewish holidays.
• A culture that emphasizes work-life balance and an agile, start-up environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

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