Minneapolis Jewish Federation
Director, Harry Kay Center for Leadership of Excellence
Minneapolis Jewish Federation, Saint Louis Park, Minnesota, United States
Director, Harry Kay Center for Leadership Excellence (HKCLE)
We are looking for our next Director to lead the delivery of HKLCI’s flagship cohort experience, alumni programming, and community partnerships. Since 1993, HKCLE has set the standard for Jewish leadership training in the U.S. This role is for a creative, organized leader who loves building relationships, maintaining dynamic leadership programs, and shaping the future of Jewish community leadership.
What you’ll do
Implement HKCLE’s vision and deliver transformative leadership experiences.
Build strong partnerships across the Twin Cities Jewish ecosystem.
Manage program budgets, logistics, and reporting.
Who you are
A creative, organized leader with 3–5+ years of experience in leadership development or Jewish communal work, skilled in facilitation, relationship‑building, and program management.
Comfortable with building and leading travel programs and immersive experiences.
Title Director, Harry Kay Center for Leadership Excellence (HKCLE)
Status Part‑Time, 25‑27 hours/week – Exempt (salary) $70,000‑$90,000 annually
Benefits Benefits include vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, 403(b) match, disability, and life insurance. Health, dental, and vision insurance are available.
Location Hybrid
Purpose The Director of the Harry Kay Center for Leadership Excellence (HKCLE) is a strategic and relational leader responsible for advancing the Center’s mission to cultivate strong, informed, and connected Jewish leadership in the Twin Cities. This role oversees a leadership development platform that strengthens the community’s pipeline of lay leaders.
Position Requirements – Experience
3–5+ years in leadership development, Jewish communal work, or related fields.
Proven experience in program design, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement.
Strong project management and budget oversight skills.
Comfort with travel and leading immersive experiences.
Familiarity with Twin Cities Jewish community preferred.
Strategic thinker.
Skilled educator and facilitator.
Relationship‑centered leadership.
High emotional intelligence.
Organized, adaptable, and detail‑oriented.
Thoughtful communicator with strong follow‑through.
Key Areas of Responsibility
Vision & Strategic Leadership
– Lead HKCLE’s vision and long‑term strategy, ensure alignment with community needs and HKF mission, identify leadership gaps and opportunities for program innovation, establish annual goals and assessment practices, and represent HKCLE locally as a model for Jewish leadership development.
Program Design & Delivery
– Oversee HKLI’s 24‑month cohort experience, recruit and facilitate high‑caliber speakers and educators, mentor participants throughout the program, and design and implement alumni programming that fosters lifelong engagement and leadership activation.
Stakeholder & Community Engagement
– Build strong relationships with Federation professionals, HKF Board, and Twin Cities Jewish organizations, activate alumni as mentors, speakers, and community leaders, and develop connections with national Jewish organizations to enrich programming.
Governance & Reporting
– Provide regular updates to HKF Board, Federation Professional leadership, and Federation Boards, and ensure transparent communication and actionable reporting.
Budget & Operations
– Manage program budgets and logistics in coordination with Federations, oversee scheduling, venues, materials, and mission travel.
Measurement & Continuous Improvement
– Establish metrics for cohort satisfaction, alumni engagement, and leadership placements, use data to drive program enhancements and community impact, and provide annual lessons learned reports.
Application Send your cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to
lmichalik@jewishminneapolis.org .
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What you’ll do
Implement HKCLE’s vision and deliver transformative leadership experiences.
Build strong partnerships across the Twin Cities Jewish ecosystem.
Manage program budgets, logistics, and reporting.
Who you are
A creative, organized leader with 3–5+ years of experience in leadership development or Jewish communal work, skilled in facilitation, relationship‑building, and program management.
Comfortable with building and leading travel programs and immersive experiences.
Title Director, Harry Kay Center for Leadership Excellence (HKCLE)
Status Part‑Time, 25‑27 hours/week – Exempt (salary) $70,000‑$90,000 annually
Benefits Benefits include vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, 403(b) match, disability, and life insurance. Health, dental, and vision insurance are available.
Location Hybrid
Purpose The Director of the Harry Kay Center for Leadership Excellence (HKCLE) is a strategic and relational leader responsible for advancing the Center’s mission to cultivate strong, informed, and connected Jewish leadership in the Twin Cities. This role oversees a leadership development platform that strengthens the community’s pipeline of lay leaders.
Position Requirements – Experience
3–5+ years in leadership development, Jewish communal work, or related fields.
Proven experience in program design, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement.
Strong project management and budget oversight skills.
Comfort with travel and leading immersive experiences.
Familiarity with Twin Cities Jewish community preferred.
Strategic thinker.
Skilled educator and facilitator.
Relationship‑centered leadership.
High emotional intelligence.
Organized, adaptable, and detail‑oriented.
Thoughtful communicator with strong follow‑through.
Key Areas of Responsibility
Vision & Strategic Leadership
– Lead HKCLE’s vision and long‑term strategy, ensure alignment with community needs and HKF mission, identify leadership gaps and opportunities for program innovation, establish annual goals and assessment practices, and represent HKCLE locally as a model for Jewish leadership development.
Program Design & Delivery
– Oversee HKLI’s 24‑month cohort experience, recruit and facilitate high‑caliber speakers and educators, mentor participants throughout the program, and design and implement alumni programming that fosters lifelong engagement and leadership activation.
Stakeholder & Community Engagement
– Build strong relationships with Federation professionals, HKF Board, and Twin Cities Jewish organizations, activate alumni as mentors, speakers, and community leaders, and develop connections with national Jewish organizations to enrich programming.
Governance & Reporting
– Provide regular updates to HKF Board, Federation Professional leadership, and Federation Boards, and ensure transparent communication and actionable reporting.
Budget & Operations
– Manage program budgets and logistics in coordination with Federations, oversee scheduling, venues, materials, and mission travel.
Measurement & Continuous Improvement
– Establish metrics for cohort satisfaction, alumni engagement, and leadership placements, use data to drive program enhancements and community impact, and provide annual lessons learned reports.
Application Send your cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to
lmichalik@jewishminneapolis.org .
#J-18808-Ljbffr