About UJA Federation of Greater Toronto

At UJA Federation of Greater Toronto, our vision is to lead the most vibrant Jewish community in North America - a community characterized by its diversity, unity, compassion, generosity and commitment to Jewish values. Together with our philanthropic,volunteerandprofessional leadership, were changing lives.

As one of North Americas leading Jewish non-profits, UJA Federation of Greater Toronto works topreserve and strengthenthe quality of Jewish life in Greater Toronto, Canada, Israel and around the world.UJA advances this mission through fundraising, programs, and research focused on our strategic pillars: fighting poverty and improving well-being, growing Jewish education and identity, countering antisemitism and hate, and strengthening connections with Israel and Jewish communities worldwide.

About the Opportunity

The Countering Antisemitism & Hate team is committed to ensuring every Jew can play a meaningful role in keeping Canada a secure home for Jews - and a country in which Jews remain leading voices in society. The team does this by building a communitywide strategy for combating antisemitism and hate in all forms.

Reporting to the Vice President, Countering Antisemitism & Hate, were seeking a Director, Countering Antisemitism & Hate to champion and drive this vision forward along with a team of professionals and volunteer leaders. This role is pivotal in driving strategic initiatives that push antisemitism to the fringes of society. Working closely with the Vice President, the Director will oversee the teams that ensure the development and execution of impactful programs aligned with organizational goals.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Recruit, motivate, develop and retain talent to deliver impactful results; champion a flexible, agile and inclusive work environment, prioritizing health and well-being of team

Organize and support working committees of volunteer leaders dedicated to each priority area: Activism, Accountability, Research, Post-Secondary Education, and Allies

Collaborate with the Vice President, professional staff and working committees of volunteer leaders to develop and refine strategies to combat antisemitism and hate, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives

Partner with committee chairs to establish goals and objectives to advance their mandates

Lead the team in setting and achieving measurable goals and action plans to advance the five key priorities

Ensure integration and alignment of committee work across all priority areas

Establish metrics and frameworks to assess the impact of initiatives and ensure accountability

Oversee the development of metrics, reports, dashboards, etc. that document progress and highlight areas for improvement

Qualifications:

Post-secondary degree in a relevant field (e.g., Political Science, Sociology, Human Rights, Public Policy), or equivalent experience

7+ years of progressive leadership experience in advocacy, community engagement, or human rights-focused roles

Proven ability to manage teams and lead complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives

Strong understanding of antisemitism and hate, including social and political dimensions

Resilient and adaptive, with the ability to navigate complex challenges.

Proactive with excellent organizational, prioritizing and time-management skills

Demonstrated ability to build rapport and sustain relationships with colleagues, lay leaders, and other stakeholders

Ability to manage complex projects and budgets, working collaboratively with staff as well as with multiple stakeholders to deliver results

Strategic and critical thinker with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans

Exceptional presentation skills

Strong problem-solving, decision-making and analytical capabilities with excellent attention to detail

Enthusiasm, creativity, innovation and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Maintain a high degree of discretion and confidentiality

Familiarity with non-profits, the Toronto Jewish community and/or experience in Jewish Communal Service considered an asset

Alignment with the mission, values, and goals of the organization

* This is a full-time permanent position. As UJA currently operates on a hybrid basis, the successful candidate for this role is expected to work from the office on [Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday] or [Monday, Wednesday and Thursday]. Please note that UJAs offices are closed on all Jewish holy days (yom tov) and the Jewish Sabbath (Shabbat).

Commitment to Inclusion and Accessibility:

UJA Federation is proud of our dynamic professional team, which reflects the diversity of the Jewish community and general community alike in Greater Toronto. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all communities.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace, and believe this is essential to ensure that every member of our team can thrive.

We adhere to barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs