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We all face challenges and transitions in our lives, and when we do, we must be able to count on the strength of community for support. For the people of Los Angeles, Jewish Family Service LA (JFSLA) is that trusted source of support. We are a comprehensive network of services that welcomes individuals and families of all ages and identities to our full spectrum of care. Our highly trained staff and volunteers work closely with individuals and their loved ones to problem-solve and guide them on their paths to safety, security, wellness, and fulfillment.
JFSLA staff share in our mission and work towards our goals with the highest level of responsibility, professionalism, and integrity. JFS demonstrates our commitment to our staff by offering a comprehensive benefits package and a nurturing environment.
JFSLA is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness. In recruiting for our team, we seek the unique contributions that individuals can bring from all backgrounds. We strive for a diverse team in order to better serve our clients and ensure our excellence as an organization in identifying, designing and delivering solutions.
Be part of our commitment and join our family. For more information on our philosophy and services, please tour our website www.jfsla.org
The Senior Director of Policy & Government Relations will lead the local and state policy advocacy activities for Jewish Family Service Los Angeles through direct lobbying and strategic relationship building with key local and state officials, advocacy coalitions, and partner organizations. The Senior Director will advocate for increased resources and advance the JFSLA policy agenda of combating food insecurity, providing family and senior services, mental health services, addressing intimate partner violence, and in support of anti-poverty initiatives.
As a member of the senior leadership team, the Senior Director will collaborate and coordinate across the agency to ensure policy and advocacy priorities align with JFSLA strategic goals, organizational core values, and the needs of clients served. The Senior Director will work closely with the CEO and the Chief Community Engagement Officer (CCEO) and will report to the CCEO as a crucial member of the Community Engagement team.
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Jewish Family Service is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.
Full Time
$191k-263k (estimate)
04/29/2024
05/18/2024
jfsla.org
VAN NUYS, CA
500 - 1,000
1854
TERRY FRIEDMAN
$10M - $50M
Social & Legal Services
Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles (www.jfsla.org) is an extended family that welcomes and serves people of all ages, ethnicities and religions with compassion and caring. Establishedin 1854, JFS is proud to offer a family of services for people in need. These nationally recognized services counsel and support individuals and families, helping nearly 100,000 people each year in the greater Los Angeles area. JFS provides food and shelter, connects people with disabilities to vital resources, and helps relatives and friends care for loved ones, young and old. JFS counsels families in crisis, a...nd at-risk children through school based programs. JFS provides safe shelter for homeless families, as well as for abused women and their children, and helps them create independent lives. The families JFS serves have evolved over the last century and a half, but JFS mission to strengthen and support families has never wavered.
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