Director, Schechter Holocaust Services
Jewish Family & Childrens Service (JF&CS) is home to Schechter Holocaust Services
(SHS), Greater Bostons only program dedicated to helping Holocaust survivors age with
dignity, security, and connection. SHS provides vital supportsincluding home care, food,
medicine, case management, and community programmingto more than 400 survivors,
the majority of whom are Russian-speaking.
JF&CS is seeking a strategic, compassionate, and operationally strong Director to lead this
critically important program. The Director will supervise a team of case managers and
administrative staff, oversee services for a vulnerable and aging survivor community,
ensure compliance with complex grant requirements, and develop strategies to sustain
and fund impactful services through thoughtful planning, donor engagement, and
community leadership.
This role requires a leader who can balance the heart of the work with the discipline of
strong systems: supporting a trauma-informed team, stewarding significant financial
resources, responding to evolving client needs, and representing JF&CS and SHS within the
Jewish community and among key funders.
This position reports to the Division Director, Services for Older Adults, and is a member of
the Services for Older Adults and JF&CS Leadership teams.
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Position Highlights & Benefits
Full-time, exempt position
Annual salary range: $82,000-$89,000
Hybrid schedule, requiring at least 2-3 days in-person in the Waltham office or in the
community
Paid time off includes ample sick time and 22 days of vacation, in addition to
national and some Jewish holidays
Immediate eligibility for dental, vision, retirement plan; no waiting period
o Medical Insurance coverage is effective the 1st of the month following 30
days of employment
Leadership Responsibilities
Program Leadership and Operations
Lead all aspects of Schechter Holocaust Services, including supervision of a seven-
person team, oversight of services for more than 400 clients, budget management,
and strategic planning to maximize program impact.
Foster a collaborative, trauma-informed team culture that recognizes the emotional
complexity of working with older adults who have lived through persecution,
displacement, loss, and prolonged hardship.
Strengthen workflows, systems, and operations so that limited resources are
deployed efficiently, compassionately, and in response to increasing client need.
Plan strategically for the evolving social-emotional, health care, logistical, and
financial needs of aging Holocaust survivors.
Allocate financial assistance and supportive resources thoughtfully and equitably,
in accordance with demonstrated client need and funder requirements.
Collaborate with other JF&CS programs to coordinate services for SHS clients and
contribute to broader strategy across Services for Older Adults.
Grant Management and Compliance
Serve as the primary liaison to the Claims Conference on Jewish Material Claims
Against Germany, SHSs largest funder.
Implement grant guidelines, monitor compliance, and ensure that program
practices align with funder requirements.
Partner with administrative and fiscal staff to monitor spending, prepare accurate
reports, respond to audits, and maintain strong financial controls.
Develop annual grant requests that reflect the growing needs of aging Holocaust
survivors and the resources required to support them.
Development and Community Leadership
Cultivate and steward donor relationships in partnership with development
colleagues, helping communicate the needs of Holocaust survivors and the impact
of SHS services.
Identify and respond to new funding opportunities through proposal development
and grant preparation.
Plan and facilitate JF&CS Holocaust-related programming that builds connection,
honors survivor experience, and strengthens communal engagement.
Collaborate with community partners on Holocaust-related activities and initiatives
across Greater Boston.
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Qualifications
Degree in human services, nonprofit administration, social work, public
administration, or a related discipline plus at least seven years of relevant
leadership experience preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
At least 7 years of leadership experience managing programs, teams, budgets, and
operations in a human services, nonprofit, health care, aging services, or related
setting.
Proven ability to lead, motivate, and support teams of case managers serving older
adults with complex needs
Excellent operational skills, including the ability to optimize workflows, systems,
and practices to best use limited resources.
Strong attention to detail, ideally demonstrated through experience with highly
regulated funding streams (e.g., government, public-sector), including grant
oversight, compliance monitoring, reporting, and audits.
Knowledge of the Holocaust and understanding of the cognitive, physical,
emotional, cultural, and social needs of survivors and their families.
Ability to work effectively across cultures, including with Russian-speaking clients,
staff, families, and community members.
Excellent judgment, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Comfort using Microsoft Office and client information systems, with the ability to
learn and oversee technology-based reporting and data systems.
Commitment to JF&CSs core values of dignity, human connection, empowerment,
and equity.
Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends, as needed.
About JF&CS
For more than 160 years, Jewish Family & Children's Service has been helping individuals
and families build a strong foundation for resilience and well-being. We intentionally serve
and employ people of ALL faiths, backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.
We have a strong culture of professional development, work-life balance, and promotion
from within.
JF&CS is an equal opportunity employer who serves and employs people of all cultures and
faith traditions. Employment opportunities are available to all without regard for race, color,
national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual
orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
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