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Senior Program Director
New York, NY (hybrid)
The Senior Program Director is a hybrid New York-based position that reports to the Chief Program Officer and is part of the Senior Leadership team. Their primary responsibilities include managing all aspects related to the strategy, planning, user experience and execution of M² cohort programs and trainings, from A-Z. They’re responsible for creating and driving a vision for the department that cultivates an excellent, high functioning team of professionals who meet responsibilities and deadlines, and are growing as individuals and as a team in a positive and nurturing environment.
POSITION LOCATION
NEW YORK
WHO WE ARE
M²: The Institute for Experiential Jewish Education’s is dedicated to promoting a proud and inspired community of Jewish educators who possess the personal and professional capacities to help learners find meaning and relevance in Jewish life. The educators and clients we serve are primarily in North America, though M² has a growing presence in Israel and Europe. With offices in New York, Chicago and Jerusalem, we are a nimble, cutting edge and incredibly warm team guided by our organizational values: generosity, humility, rigor, innovation, and integrity.
Background
M2 is seeking to hire a highly accomplished and seasoned Senior Program Director to oversee our expanding program portfolio. While understanding the world of education is beneficial for this position, the core work is developing and seamlessly launching innovative, interactive, and logistically complex programs while mastering stakeholder relationships.
Multi-month, immersive cohort programs are a prominent model of M² trainings. A typical M² cohort is comprised of offsite seminars, virtual engagements, mentorship and individualized support. Examples of cohorts include international fellowships like the Senior Educators Cohort and local Community Cohorts. The commonality between these programs is a deep, ongoing investment in training a select group of educators, providing them with the theories, practices and skills to master the craft of experiential Jewish education, and foster a renewed sense of educational vision and purpose within an intimate professional community.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Senior Program Director is a hybrid New York-based position that reports to the Chief Program Officer and is part of the Senior Leadership team. Their primary responsibilities include managing all aspects related to the strategy, planning, user experience and execution of M² cohort programs and trainings, from A-Z. They’re responsible for creating and driving a vision for the department that cultivates an excellent, high functioning team of professionals who meet responsibilities and deadlines, and are growing as individuals and as a team in a positive and nurturing environment.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Direct and Manage the M² Cohort Programs & Trainings Portfolio (50%)
- Ensure that M² programs are successfully delivering outstanding content through a dynamic and personalized user experience, designed to meet stated goals and outcomes
- Be responsible for project execution and team management, including recruitment, program operations, delivery, staffing, budgeting, reporting, and more
- Continuously drive the strategic growth of cohort programs through the development of clear work plans, data collection and evaluation, and maintaining strong knowledge about programming trends and community needs
- Cultivate strong partnerships and engage in ongoing relationships with partner organizations, program prospects, service providers and content experts all to ensure high levels of collaboration that grow and enrich the program portfolio
Team Supervision and Management (30%)
- Supervise and nurture the professional growth of a team of up to 4 direct reports, ensuring that they are performing at the highest standards; cultivate among them a positive work culture that maintains a strategic focus; and drive them towards creativity, efficiency, and excellence
- Manage external faculty and consultants including mentors, program leads, program directors, adjunct faculty, consultants and external support staff positioned to develop, facilitate or support all aspects of the programs
Program Leadership & Facilitation (20%)
- On-site leadership over a range of M2 initiatives to deliver excellent educational experiences and ensure quality control
- Serve as Program Lead and / or program facilitator and / or program faculty for select cohort and training programs
This requires traveling nationally and internationally up to 25 days per year (excluding organization-wide travel requirements, such as all staff retreats and senior leadership meetings)
Our ideal candidate is one who –
- Appreciates M2’s approach towards Jewish education, which is experiential and values-based
- Is entrepreneurial and strategic, possessing the capacity to bring a bold vision to life by seeing both the big picture and the details; sees beyond the immediate to intuit what might need doing and always keeps growth and future needs in mind
- Has an exceptional capacity for supervising and leading people; strong social-emotional intelligence; capacity to enforce accountability, develop and empower top-notch leaders and build effective relationships
- Is an excellent project manager who can manage details under pressure
- Is flexible and adaptable, with the ability to navigate complex and changing environments; not afraid to take charge of situations with strong decision making and problem-solving skills.
- Is excited and able to travel and be fully immersed in multi-day seminars
- Is an effective group facilitator and community builder and has the educational sensibilities to create impactful experiences
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- A minimum of ten years of experience in managing organizational operations in growth oriented, mission driven organizations, including 5+ years of experience in leading, coaching and developing direct report staff
- Nuanced knowledge of the landscape of Jewish organizations and Jewish life in North America
- Masterful organizational and management skills, with a successful track record of overseeing programmatic initiatives with accuracy, timeliness, and an ability to effectively build organization and staff capacity
- Excellent project management skills, with an advantage to those familiar with Salesforce and Monday.com
WHAT M² OFFERS
- Salary range of $115-$130K commensurate with experience and qualifications
- Strong benefits package including generous paid time off policy plus Jewish and nationally observed holidays, professional development package, and additional perks
- An atmosphere that is guided by values, integrity, and passion
- A nimble, cutting edge and warm working environment
- A team of professionals seeking to learn, grow, share and effect real change
- The NY office is located in Manhattan and practices a hybrid work environment in which staff can work from home on Wednesdays and Fridays
Graphic Design Manager
Hybrid Position: New York, NY
POSITION LOCATION
NEW YORK
WHO WE ARE
M²: The Institute for Experiential Jewish Education’s mission is promoting a proud and inspired community of Jewish educators who possess the personal and professional capacities to help learners find meaning and relevance in Jewish life. We run a broad range of training programs for educators and educational consulting services for organizations. The educators and clients we support are primarily in North America, though M² has a growing presence in Israel and Europe. With offices in New York, Chicago and Israel, we are a nimble, cutting edge and incredibly warm team that is guided by our five organizational values: Generosity, humility, rigor, innovation, and integrity.
POSITION OVERVIEW
M² is seeking a talented Graphic Design Manager to join our team. The Graphic Design Manager will report to the Senior Director of Cohort Programs, and work alongside our other Graphic Design Manager. This is a decentralized position, providing design services to a variety of projects and departments in the organization.
Based out of our New York office, the Graphic Design Manager will design and produce educational collateral and promotional materials used at M² programs and seminars. M2 runs multiple programs with dozens of seminars and is known for the high quality of its materials and productions, including digital and print resources, examples of which can be seen here. Leveraging the existing design assets and brand guidance provided by the Marketing team, and upholding our brand identity across various platforms, this person will bring an artistic eye blended with strong technical skills to produce customized seminar material, worksheets and workbooks, presentations, games, creative resources, and more. This role is perfect for a proactive person who thrives in a high-growth, creative and fast-paced environment, is detail-oriented, and interacts easily with people from diverse backgrounds.
Additionally, in alignment with M²’s collaborative ethos, this position entails shared responsibilities across the team for staffing programs and providing logistical support.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Graphic Design and Visual Communication
- Design Materials: Design and produce new, visually stunning program materials, including games, brochures, handouts, workbooks, and more. Update existing materials as needed.
- Create Marketing Collateral: Create beautifully designed materials for organizational presentations, conferences, newsletters, reports, social media and other resources, in conjunction with M² team members.
- Production Oversight: Manage production matrix to guarantee timely and orderly printing of all materials necessary for concurrent projects. Oversee project production, including print management, material selection, color proofing, and other aspects, ensuring accuracy, and maintaining quality control of the final product.
- Uphold the M² Brand: Maintain brand guidelines to ensure consistency and coherence across all visual elements, including logos, colors, typography, and imagery
- Team Work: Work closely and collaboratively with internal team members as well as external clients to understand project requirements and translate concepts into compelling visual solutions that effectively communicate key messages and enhance user experience.
- Seminar Logistics Support: Travel and actively engage in multi-day seminars alongside other M² team members for up to 20 days annually. Utilize design expertise to enhance program objectives and embody M²’s brand identity and values. Provide additional on-site support as required.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree is required with a preference to a degree in graphic design, visual communication, or a related field.
- Minimum 3-4 years of experience in a full-time position as a graphic designer
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) as well as proficiency using Apple software such as Pages and Keynote. Working knowledge of Canva, Powerpoint, and Google Slides.
- Additional specialized design skills such as illustration, and videography, are an advantage
- Strong portfolio showcasing a diverse range of design projects and styles
- Strong internal client management skills and willingness to partner with program staff to understand and contribute to the artistic vision for the design assets
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple projects simultaneously, while consistently adhering to deadlines
- A keen eye for spatial design and aesthetics with an ability to complete projects with exceptional attention to detail and efficiency
- Familiarity with Jewish educational programs and organizations is an advantage, as is the ability to read and write Hebrew.
- Flexible and adaptable, with a passion for creativity and innovation
WHAT M² OFFERS
- Salary range between $73,000-$77,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications
- Strong benefits package including generous paid time off policy plus Jewish and nationally observed holidays, professional development package, and additional perks
- An atmosphere that is guided by values, integrity, and passion
- A nimble, cutting edge and warm working environment
- A team of professionals seeking to learn, grow, share, and effect real change
- TheNY office is located in Manhattan and practices a work environment in which staff can work from home on Wednesdays and Fridays
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