Chief of Staff

Organization: Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA)

Location: Remote full-time (non-exempt)

Reports To: CEO

Job Summary:

Reporting directly to the CEO at a moment of rapid growth for JCPA, the Chief of Staff will
oversee the day-to-day strategy and operations of JCPA, ensuring efficiency, effectiveness,
and alignment with the organization’s mission and goals. This role requires strategic
leadership, operational expertise, strong communications and public affairs instincts, and a
commitment to fostering a culture of inclusivity and collaboration.

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:

Strategy & Operations

Development & Fundraising

Partnerships & Programming

Personnel

Board Relations

Qualifications:

Compensation and Other Details:

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter with the subject line “Chief of Staff” 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.

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