Strategic Programming & Communications Planner (Bathurst & Sheppard)

Job Order ID:8160
Employment Type:Yearly Salary
Web Publication Date:2/3/2025
Number of Positions:1
Schedule:Mon-Fri 9-5
Job Location:Toronto
Brief Description:

Our employer is a dynamic egalitarian Conservative Congregation. They are looking for an individual tolead the synagogue’s strategic initiatives to foster a deeper relationship with the community. This individual will oversee the development and execution of educational, social, and cultural programs, while also driving personal outreach and member engagement efforts. The Strategic Planner will work closely with clergy, staff and lay leadership to create a thriving vibrant synagogue community, utilizing data-driven strategies to increase engagement, membership, and participation across all demographics. 

Job Function:

Strategic Community Engagement

  • Develop and implement comprehensive strategy to enhance member engagement and satisfaction.
  • Act as a key liaison between clergy, staff, and congregants, ensuring alignment of programming with the synagogue’s mission and vision.
  • Utilize data and feedback from the congregation to identify opportunities for increased participation, retention, and outreach.

Member Relations & Outreach

  • Implement a proactive outreach strategy to engage potential new members and retain current members, focusing on cultivating deep personal relationships.
  • Collaborate with the membership committee and lay leaders to develop campaigns that promote membership growth and involvement.
  • Develop and mange partnerships with other Jewish organizations, including Montessori Jewish Day School and UJA’s ShinShinim program, to expand the synagogue’s reach.
    Data Driven Decision Making
  • Use data analytics to track member engagement, event participation, and program effectiveness, adjusting strategy as needed based on insights.

Program Innovation & Leadership:

  • Design and oversee a portfolio of innovative, inclusive programs for all age groups, including religious, educational, social, and cultural activities.
  • Lead signatures synagogue events, such as holiday celebrations
  • Work with clergy to incorporate meaningful religious components into events, enhancing Jewish identity and spiritual growth.

Communications & Marketing Strategy

  • Work collaboratively with the Program and Communications Manager to guide the Synagogue’s communications strategy, including newsletter, email campaigns, and social media ensuring consistent high-quality messaging that provides current, relevant, and timely information to the members and external audiences and promotes programs and strengthens community engagement.
Job Requirement:

  • You will thrive in a diverse, dynamically changing environment, with a keen ability to work effectively with a people from all age groups, including staff, clergy and members alike, creating confidence, positivity and trust.
  • Related experience in program leadership, engagement or a leadership role, preferably within a synagogue, camp, Jewish Institution, or a non-profit organization.
  • Proven success in developing engagement strategies and community-building initiatives.
  • Strong understanding of Jewish traditions, culture and religious customs and practices.
  • Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal and communications skills.
  • Experience in managing teams, budgets, and volunteer programs.
  • Ability to work evenings, weekends, and Jewish holidays as required.
  • Having a futuristic strategic perspective on growth opportunities and potential to create and shape community growth.
  • Proficiency of computer software such MS Office products (Outlook, Word Excel, Powerpoint).