Business Manager, IT Department

If working for an organization that supports the land and people of Israel excites you, then join us and you needn't wait another minute to change the world!

Position Overview:

The Business Manager serves as a key liaison across IT, Marketing, Fundraising, and Operations—driving clear intake, prioritization, communication, and follow-through from concept to launch. This position requires strong project management, sound business judgment, and the ability to coordinate internal teams and external partners to deliver measurable outcomes. This role reports to the Executive Director, Information Technology and is based in the Rockville Centre, NY office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own end-to-end project delivery for IT and digital initiatives—from request intake and scoping through launch and post-launch follow-up
• Build and maintain project plans, timelines, priorities, and dependencies aligned with organizational goals and available capacity
• Maintain overall accountability for scope, schedule, risks, decisions, and deliverables; escalate issues and drive timely resolution
• Establish and improve repeatable processes for intake, prioritization, approvals, documentation, and change management
• Coordinate day-to-day web and digital workstreams, aligning internal teams and external partners around milestones and deliverables
• Convert stakeholder needs into clear requirements, acceptance criteria, and launch readiness checklists
• Oversee ongoing improvements and operational support for digital platforms, ensuring items are prioritized, tracked, and completed
• Partner with Marketing and cross-functional teams to plan and execute campaigns and initiatives with clear timelines, roles, and handoffs
• Lead regular check-ins, prioritization discussions, and roadmap planning; document decisions and next steps
• Set expectations and communicate timelines, priorities, tradeoffs, and resource constraints to stakeholders
• Provide executive-level updates and reporting, including status, risks, budget considerations (as applicable), and upcoming milestones
• Support IT governance and vendor management, including coordination of statements of work, deliverables review, and performance follow-up

Qualifications:

Required

• 5 years of experience in project management or digital project leadership
• Experience managing web development projects with technical and marketing teams
• Strong communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

• Experience in a nonprofit or mission-driven organization
• Familiarity with digital workflows and operational considerations such as accessibility, privacy, and compliance
• Experience working with external vendors or agencies
• Experience with structured project delivery approaches (e.g., Agile, hybrid) and practical application of reporting and continuous improvement

Perks:

• Days off for all work-prohibitive Jewish holidays, in addition to the secular US holidays
• Generous paid time off
• 3pm close-of-business on Fridays
• Top-notch healthcare (including dental and vision)
• Parental Leave policy
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Employer-paid short and long-term disability
• 403(b) with generous employer contribution
• Opportunities to travel to Israel

Compensation:

$80,000-$95,000

Pay Type:

Salaried

Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role.

WHAT WE DO

Jewish National Fund strives to bring an enhanced quality of life to all of Israel's residents and translate these advancements to the world beyond. JNF is "greening" the desert with millions of trees, building thousands of parks across Israel, creating new communities and cities for generations of Israelis to call home, bolstering Israel's water supply, helping develop innovative arid agriculture techniques and educating both young and old about the founding and importance of Israel and Zionism. JNF is the single largest provider of Zionist programs in the U.S. Its work is divided into seven program areas: Forestry & Green Innovations, Water Solutions, Community Building, Zionist Education & Advocacy, Research & Development, Heritage Sites, and Disabilities & Special Needs.

SINCE 1901, JNF HAS:

• Planted more than 250 million trees

• Built over 250 reservoirs and dams

• Developed over 250,000 acres of land

• Created more than 2,000 parks

• Provided the infrastructure for over 1,000 communities

• Connected thousands of children and young adults to Israel and their heritage

Jewish National Fund prides itself on honoring the pioneers of the past and celebrating their spirit by continuing the pioneering tradition in the areas of technology, environmental progress, community development, water renewal and building the land of Israel for many years to come.

Jewish National Fund affirms the bonds of the Jewish family with their strength of unity, the understanding that each member can make a difference and the collective power to build prosperity, develop innovative solutions and promote the greater good.

OUR CREDENTIALS & PARTNERSHIPS

A registered 501(c)(3) organization, Jewish National Fund is recognized as a 4-star organization by Charity Navigator, America's leading independent charity evaluator, for its sound fiscal management, accountability, and transparency. JNF has also been rated a top charity by the American Institute of Philanthropy and meets the 20 rigorous standards of the Better Business Bureau (BBB) Wise Giving Alliance, and the transparency standards of Tzedakah, Inc. No other Jewish organization meets all these standards.

OUR CULTURE

We are ViZion-driven relationship-based, fast-paced, and Positively Israel!

OUR CORE VALUES

Be Bold: Beyond. We are proud and passionate, vocal, and visionary about Israel and Zionism. We pride ourselves on our out-of-the-box thinking and the great things it accomplishes for the land and with the people of Israel.

Belong: Stay long. We are an inclusive and diverse workplace welcoming and respecting all cultures, ages, religions, ethnicities, genders, orientations, and physical abilities. Understanding that a work-life balance is crucial to the success of our organization, we are empathetic, understanding, caring, appreciative, and respectful of one another as we strive to develop and retain our professionals and donors for the long-run.

Be Inscribed: Be the Impact. To walk in the land of Israel and see the impact of our work instills the greatest sense of fulfillment. We strive for each employee to make their mark, leave their footprint, be heard, and feel relevant as together we help ensure the vibrancy of Israel for the next 100 years. We plant the future, not just trees.

Be Kind: Act with Chesed. At JNF-USA we do not underestimate the power of kindness. We use recognition and praise to motivate teams, individuals, donors, and stakeholders. We are proud of our please and thank you's. We listen and lend a helping hand when a co-worker is challenged. Whether random or deliberate acts, kindness is a key ingredient to our positive workplace and mindset.

B'Yachad: Together. Great collaboration between our employees, donors and affiliates in Israel is a priority: everyone matters no matter their role. We recognize that open and inspirational communication, teamwork, and collegiality is a force multiplier in reaching our goals, mission, and vision. Jewish National Fund-USA exemplifies the power of unity.