Chief Community Impact Officer

• Further develop and implement strategy for growing our Community Impact Hub network to 8 fully established Hubs over the next five years 
• Implement and improve upon Adamah’s existing Hub systems and structures to oversee and support Adamah’s current established and emerging Hubs in New York, Detroit, Atlanta, Los Angeles, and Baltimore. This includes streamlining operations across both departments and divisions, as well as supporting the development and implementation of Hub-based programming in the following areas:
  • Jewish environmental education
  • Climate action  Leadership development and youth empowerment
  • Immersive experiences 

• Oversee the launch of a Hub in the San Francisco Bay Area in 2025, and work with Adamah CEO, Chief Development Officer, board, and other stakeholders to identify and cultivate future Hub locations. 
• Work in close collaboration with the Immersive Programs, National Programs, and Hospitality divisions to collaborate across teams and cross-promote programs and engagement opportunities 

Staff and Culture (20%) 

• Directly supervise Community Impact Department Heads in the following communities: New York, Detroit, Atlanta, Los Angeles, and soon, the San Francisco Bay Area; collaborate with Pearlstone leadership around Baltimore-based activities. 
• Foster a positive, balanced, and inclusive divisional culture by creating ongoing opportunities for community-building (both virtual and in-person), open feedback exchange, and individual and collective learning and inspiration. This will likely include:
  • Quarterly divisional meetings to align on goals and priorities.
  • Quarterly extended check-ins with Department Heads to ensure consistent communication and collaboration.
  • In-person gathering for Department Heads and program teams to strengthen connections and enhance teamwork. 

Fundraising and Finances (20%) 

• Manage divisional budget, including working closely with Department Heads, Fundraising and Development team, and the Chief Financial Officer, to develop departmental budgets, secure grants and individual donations; and develop earned revenue opportunities.  

Systems and Structures (15%) 

• Develop systems and structures to ensure the smooth and effective operations of all Community Impact program initiatives. This includes: 
  • Staff and participant safety protocols
  • Data collection and reporting
  • Program evaluation
  • Grant writing/reporting
  • Donor engagement
  • Communications strategies and timelines 

Lay Leadership (10%) 

• Serve as the staff liaison for a lay leader Community Impact Hub Advisory Council
• Support Hub Directors with managing local Hub Advisory Councils  

Misc. (5%) 

• Participate in weekly meetings with the Adamah Leadership Team, monthly all-staff meetings, quarterly Management Team meetings, annual Board retreat, etc.  

This role will require travel approximately every 2 months, including at minimum annual visits to each of Adamah’s Hubs for major programming and development opportunities, travel for leadership team gatherings, and conferences. 

Helpful Skills and Experiences 

The ideal candidate for this role will be an organized, strategic, and systems-oriented thinker; master partnership builder and network weaver; thoughtful and supportive supervisor and mentor; and a collaborative team member who is able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.  

Meaningful experiences in the following areas are desired: 

• Non-profit management (including strategic visioning, annual planning, and fundraising)
• Local/regional community engagement, organizing, and partnership development
• Jewish community engagement and partnerships
• Environmental education and action; sustainability; climate solutions 
• Network building and development  

General 

This is an exempt position with work hours set to Monday-Friday, with some travel (see above) and weekend work necessary. The anticipated start date is April 1, 2025, or earlier.