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The Milwaukee Jewish Federation (MJF) seeks a dynamic, relationship-driven professional to serve as NextGen Associate Director, playing a key leadership role in shaping the engagement, leadership, and philanthropic pipeline for Jewish adults in their 20s, 30s, and 40s. This role is a dedicated partner in developing and executing strategies that deepen connection, build community, and inspire long-term involvement and giving. This role is community-focused and committed to building a better Jewish future for young adults in Milwaukee, and a self-starter who can manage a variety of tasks and details while serving a big-picture goal.

Working in close partnership with the Director of NextGen, the Associate Director will lead cohort-based engagement strategies, oversee NextGen communications and engagement programming, and manage a growing donor pipeline. The successful candidate will be a connector, strategist, and facilitator, skilled at building meaningful relationships, identifying leadership pathways, and aligning young adults with opportunities across the Milwaukee Jewish community.

• Build and maintain strong, ongoing relationships with young adults across all ages and stages (20s, 30s, and 40s), serving as a connector within MJF and the broader Jewish community, creating pipelines of involvement, leadership and philanthropy.
• Conduct one-on-one outreach to engage individuals, identify interests, and guide pathways for involvement, leadership, and philanthropy.
• Stay informed on key life moments (new to Milwaukee, career changes, relationships, milestones) to provide timely and personalized stewardship.

• Partner with the Director of NextGen to design and implement comprehensive learning and leadership development curriculums for various cohorts of various ages and stages.
• Lead cohort-based experiences, facilitating programs that build community, Jewish identity, and leadership development.
• Assist in the planning and execution of NextGen programs and initiatives, aligning with the strategic vision set in partnership with the Director.
• Identify opportunities to expand and evolve NextGen offerings to increase engagement, participation, and impact.
• Oversee, develop, and implement process for peer-to-peer engagement alongside lay leaders.
• Manage and grow a portfolio of NextGen donors and prospects, with a focus on building a sustainable pipeline of young adult philanthropy.
• Partner with Director to develop and implement strategies to increase donor participation, retention, and giving levels within the NextGen demographic.
• Lead prospect identification, tracking efforts, and stewardship efforts to ensure consistent pipeline growth and movement.

• Oversee NextGen communications, including social media, newsletters, and digital engagement strategies.
• Ensure consistent, compelling messaging that reflects the voice and priorities of NextGen and MJF.
• Manage event-related data tracking, CRM entry, and reporting to inform strategy, measure success, and support decision-making.
• Provide oversight of administrative functions supporting NextGen, including event logistics, registration, and follow-up.

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in engagement, community building, nonprofit development, or related field.
• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain meaningful relationships with diverse stakeholders, including young adults and lay leaders.
• Experience managing projects, programs, or initiatives with increasing levels of responsibility and ownership.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication (verbal and written), and facilitation skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Creative thinker with a strategic mindset and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

• Experience developing and executing engagement or leadership development programs.
• Experience managing volunteers or lay leadership structures.
• Familiarity with CRM systems and data-driven decision-making.
• Understanding of donor engagement and/or developing philanthropic pipelines.

This is a full-time position requiring a minimum of 38 hours per week. Typical office hours are Monday- Thursday, 8 am-5 pm, and Friday, 8 am-3 pm. This work is majority in-person, with a remote option available 1-2 days per week. Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required.

This position is eligible for 15 vacation days and 7 personal days annually. In addition, MJF observes 7 federal holidays as well as Jewish holidays that prohibit work, typically adding between 11-17 additional paid days off annually depending on the Hebrew calendar. Other benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, employee assistance program, paid parental leave, health savings and flexible spending accounts, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and 401K plan.

This position operates in a professional office environment with pleasant working conditions, good lighting and ventilation and moderate noise level.

This role frequently uses standard office equipment. There will be frequent computer usage which will require arm and hand dexterity as well as all vision abilities to be successful. This is primarily a sedentary role, however, occasional filing and transport of meeting or event materials will be required. This would require the ability to lift and/or move up to 15-20 pounds, usually waist high.

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required to perform the job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.