Leadership Development Associate

Are you looking for a mission-driven non-profit where your skills can help people in need around the world? At the Jewish United Fund (JUF), we take pride in our mission and in having a work culture that fosters a sense of belonging and feels rewarding, supportive, and inclusive. We have a hybrid schedule and offer generous benefits including a 401(k) match, up to 22 days of paid time off (starting with 15), up to 11 sick days (starting with 7), and up to 21 paid holidays. The salary range for this role is $50,000-$60,000.

What you’ll be responsible for:

You will provide both administrative and professional-level support for the work of the JUF/JF Board of Directors, JUF Committees, and other governance and leadership development initiatives. This position plays a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient execution of meetings, communications, and special projects while contributing writing, research, analysis, and data management expertise to strengthen our leadership operations.

What you’ll be doing:

• Provide administrative and operational support for board and committee meetings, leadership gatherings, and special events.
• Draft, proofread, and edit written materials, including board and governance communications, meeting summaries, minutes, and correspondence.
• Conduct background research, gather data, and prepare materials for leadership placements, board and committee nominations, and program initiatives.
• Develop and manage evaluation tools, including surveys, to assess the effectiveness of meetings and programs; analyze and summarize results.
• Manage and maintain leadership records in Salesforce (DREAM) and BoardEffect; generate and analyze reports as needed.
• Serve as Contact Case Data Manager (CCDM) and participate in the Contact Quality Team (CQT) to support and maintain data integrity for the Administration Department as well as for the whole organization.
• Serve as a liaison with internal teams to ensure data integrity and consistency across systems.
• Support department-wide initiatives, including the Federation Annual Meeting, JPro Chicago, and other leadership development activities.
• Work on projects, as assigned, advancing the efforts of the Administration Department and Leadership work.
• Participate in JUF Campaign and mandatory campaign-related activities on an ongoing basis.

What you need to succeed: 

• Bachelor’s degree and 3–4 years of relevant professional experience, preferably in a nonprofit or mission-driven setting.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong research, analytical, and data-entry abilities.
• Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to juggle concurrent projects and multiple priorities and deadlines, ensuring milestones and deliverables are met.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) with ability to learn additional platforms (Salesforce, BoardEffect, etc.).
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Proactive, dependable, and able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Good judgment, discretion, and professionalism in handling confidential information and in working with colleagues and volunteer leadership.
• Occasional evening or weekend work to support board or leadership events, including seven evening board meetings, or urgent board communications.
• Knowledge of the Chicago Jewish community and Jewish culture and traditions is preferred.

What you’ll love about us:

At JUF, you can be part of one of the largest non-profit social welfare institutions in Illinois. We provide food, refuge, healthcare, education, emergency assistance, and essential services to 500,000 Chicagoans of all faiths and millions of Jews around the world. We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with base contribution and match, additional health and wellness benefits, financial benefits, professional training, tuition reimbursement, paid family leave, and much more. We have a flexible schedule with core hours and the ability to work from home / remote a few days per week (for most positions) on a hybrid basis.

Salary Range: $50,000-$60,000.

Salary : $50,000 - $60,000