Administrative Coordinator

Administrative Coordinator

Organization: Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA)

Location: Remote full-time (non-exempt)

Reports To: Chief of Staff

Job Summary:

The Administrative Coordinator plays a vital role in supporting the daily operations of the Jewish
Council for Public Affairs. This position involves managing administrative tasks, coordinating meetings
and events, and ensuring smooth communication with stakeholders. The ideal candidate is a highly
organized, proactive, excellent communicator who is passionate about social justice and Jewish communal
values.

About JCPA:

Since its founding 80 years ago, JCPA has served as the national convener of Jewish coalitions working
to build a just and inclusive democracy—bringing together national and local partners to address the
issues that most deeply affect our community and advance our most essential values.

Today, JCPA is mobilizing the robust community relations network and its partners in pursuit of a more
just and democratic society for all, rooted in an abiding belief that Jewish security here and abroad is
tied to the health of our democracy and strong relationships between communities. Only by building bridges
across lines of difference and fostering solidarity between communities can we advance an inclusive future
in which Jews – and all people – are safe and free.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support to the organization’s work, including programs, campaigns, and development.
• Manage the CEO’s calendar, including scheduling, coordinating, and preparing for meetings and events.
• Assist with travel and event planning.
• Provide support for JCPA board meetings, including calendaring, agendas, minutes, and distribution of meeting notes.
• Manage systems for tracking grant proposals, budgets, reports, etc.
• Support database/CRM updates and track supporter communication.
• Handle correspondence, emails, and phone inquiries efficiently, including with donors.
• Update and maintain email lists and listservs.
• Manage email inquiries to the general mailbox and direct to the appropriate staff.
• Perform other administrative duties as needed to support organizational goals.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of two years’ experience in an administrative capacity, preferably within government or a nonprofit/advocacy organization.
• A collaborative problem-solver who works well on a team as well as independently.
• Highly organized with stellar attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), email management, virtual meeting platforms (Zoom, Teams), and database/CRM systems (EveryAction).
• Ability to prioritize tasks and handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Discretion with confidential information.
• Passionate about social justice, Jewish communal affairs, and civic engagement.

Compensation and Other Details:

• This position will be based in New York City or Washington, DC and report to the Chief of Staff. It will require some travel and limited evening and weekend work dependent on breaking news, events, and programming.
• The compensation range for this role is $70,000–$85,000 commensurate with experience, plus full benefits that include health, dental, and life insurance and a retirement plan.

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter with the subject line “Administrative Coordinator” to careers@thejcpa.org.

JCPA is passionate about building an inclusive and equitable working environment, and deeply values the
diversity of insight, perspective, and experience of a diverse workforce. This includes Black, Latinx, and Asian
people, Black Jews, Jews of Color, Sephardi and Mizrachi Jews, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and gender
non-conforming people, and people with disabilities. We also welcome applications from people of diverse
religious, spiritual, and cultural backgrounds.

JCPA is an equal opportunity employer, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender
expression, age, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, national origin,
disability condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established by
federal, state, or local law.