Senior Manager – Mobilization, Activism & Engagement

Role Overview

• Develop and lead grassroots organizing and community mobilization strategies aligned with UJA’s advocacy, activism, and engagement priorities
• Build, grow, and sustain networks of volunteers, organizers, activists, ambassadors, influencers, and community leaders across the Greater Toronto Jewish community
• Lead large-scale community activation efforts related to advocacy campaigns, civic engagement initiatives, public affairs efforts, crisis response activities, and community priorities
• Recruit, train, mentor, and support volunteer organizers and emerging leaders capable of mobilizing and engaging their own networks
• Develop and implement engagement frameworks, organizing infrastructure, leadership pipelines, and volunteer mobilization strategies to strengthen long-term community capacity
• Build strategic partnerships and collaborative relationships with schools, campuses, synagogues, community organizations, advocacy groups, and external stakeholders
• Support and guide the execution of trainings, rallies, engagement initiatives, public actions, educational opportunities, and grassroots campaigns
• Track engagement metrics, campaign outcomes, volunteer participation, and mobilization effectiveness to inform strategy and decision-making
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams, community partners, volunteers, and leadership stakeholders to advance organizational priorities and engagement objectives
• Serve as a visible leader and representative of UJA within community mobilization, activism, and engagement initiatives

Requirements

• Postsecondary education in Political Science, Public Affairs, Communications, Community Development, Nonprofit Management, Jewish Studies, Social Sciences, or a related field preferred
• Minimum 7–10 years of progressive experience in grassroots organizing, political campaigns, advocacy, activism, public affairs, civic engagement, community relations, or related fields
• Proven success in recruiting, training, coaching, mentoring, and leading volunteers, organizers, activists, campaign teams, ambassadors, or community leaders
• Strong understanding of organizing methodologies, volunteer engagement strategies, grassroots activism, and movement-building principles
• Strong leadership presence with exceptional interpersonal, relationship-building, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to motivate, influence, and inspire action among diverse audiences
• Experience working with community organizations, Hillel, campus leadership, advocacy organizations, public affairs initiatives, or Jewish communal institutions considered a strong asset
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, lead through ambiguity, and operate effectively within a fast-paced, high-profile environment
• Proficiency with CRM systems, engagement databases, reporting tools, and Microsoft Office Suite considered an asset.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule
• Office closed on all Jewish holy days
• Early office closures for Shabbat
• Paid time off policy