The Center for Jewish History is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Manager of Database and Campaign Operations to play a central role in managing the organization’s donor and constituent data systems, with a strong emphasis on fundraising campaign operations. Reporting directly to the AVP of Development, this individual will oversee database operations and campaign infrastructure, with a primary focus on supporting the Center’s transition from Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge to Salesforce.

This is a unique opportunity for a professional who combines technical expertise, CRM administration, and nonprofit fundraising operations experience. The Manager will serve as a key part of the development team and a central collaborator and partner to colleagues across the organization. This role strengthens the Center’s annual, digital, and major gift campaigns through accurate data, efficient processes, and strong analytical oversight.

Salary: $80,000-$95,000

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead and support the transition from Raiser’s Edge to Salesforce, working closely with external vendors and internal teams.
• Maintain data integrity, accuracy, and consistency throughout the migration process and ongoing operations.
• Extract, transform, and load data between systems; perform data audits; and troubleshoot inconsistencies.
• Manage database access, permissions, and user roles, ensuring secure and ethical handling of confidential donor and constituent information.
• Monitor system performance, implement updates, and proactively resolve issues.
• Provide ongoing Salesforce training and end-user support to Development, Finance, and other teams.

• Oversee operational components of annual giving, digital fundraising, direct mail, stewardship initiatives, and development campaigns.
• Partner with Development leadership to plan, track, and evaluate campaign performance.
• Support donor stewardship through accurate acknowledgment processes, gift tracking, and donor journey workflows.
• Collaborate with Development and Finance to align systems, timelines, and donor communication strategies.
• Create a set of best practice industry standards for campaign operations, reporting and forecasting. 

• Generate regular reports for leadership, fundraising staff, and board committees.
• Analyze campaign performance, donor trends, and revenue projections to support strategic decision-making.
• Produce pre- and post-campaign analyses with recommendations for improvement.
• Maintain dashboards for real-time visibility into giving pipelines and donor engagement metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, Nonprofit Management, or equivalent professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience administering Salesforce (Salesforce Administrator certification a strong plus).
• Proven track record managing data migrations, ideally from Raiser’s Edge to Salesforce.
• Experience supporting nonprofit fundraising teams, donor data, and campaign operations.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical staff.
• Strong project management and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Experience in a cultural institution, museum, or nonprofit.
• Knowledge of industry best practices in donor stewardship, campaigns, and CRM integrations.

The Center for Jewish History is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To apply, please send cover letter and resume to jobs@cjh.org. No phone calls please.

The newly created Institutional and Reference Archivist position will provide both archival management of the Center’s historical records and reference services to internal stakeholders. This position supports the preservation, arrangement, and accessibility of the Center’s physical and digital holdings on behalf of senior leadership. The institutional archive is the singular collection held by the Center and reflects over 30 years of documentation related to the creation and operation of the Center. The successful candidate will play an integral role maintaining intellectual control of a unique institutional archive that informs the decision making and understanding of senior leadership, development, and operations teams as the Center celebrates its 25th anniversary. 

Part of the Institute for Advanced Research, the archivist reports jointly to the Director of Research and the Director of Metadata & Discovery Services. It is an on-site role with responsibilities divided between the Library Systems and Reference Services.

Salary: $62,000-$75,000

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Stewardship and management of the Center’s physical and digital materials that comprise the institutional archive, ensuring proper arrangement and accessibility to an internal audience.
• Verify, develop, and maintain component level description of the archive, adhering to professional standards and best practices.
• Provide dedicated, unparalleled reference services to a varied internal audience of senior leadership and Center staff (development, finance, operations, board cultivation, etc.)
• Oversee digital preservation activities that contribute to the long-term stewardship of born-digital and digitized materials.
• Identify and earmark digital and physical materials, within the archive, of special interest or strategic value to Center board members, senior leadership, and potential donors.
• Support grant writing, progress reporting, and budgeting related to the further growth and preservation of the archive.
• Differentiate restricted, internal documents from unrestricted materials to potentially intellectually separate institutional holdings that can be made available to a wider, external audience. 

Reference and Research Services (Reading Room)

• Guide users in navigating library catalogs, archival databases, and research tools.
• Maintain familiarity with the Center’s Partner collections and institutional histories to deliver accurate and efficient reference support.
• Collaborate cross-departmentally with collections, research, or technical staff to enhance institutional goals and project outcomes.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited library school, accredited graduate degree in archival science, or with a specialization in archives.
• Minimum of two years of professional experience in a public, corporate, or non-profit archival settings.
• Demonstrated proficiency in archival processing and description of both digital and physical institutional materials.
• Strong understanding of archival standards and principles (e.g., DACS, EAD, EAC-CPF) as documented and expressed in the archival management system, ArchivesSpace.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and project management skills.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities with a strong service orientation.
• Ability to work with discretion across multiple departments with varied missions and priorities.
• Lifting of boxes and archives is required, 40+ pounds. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working with institutional archives, corporate archives, or special collections.
• Familiarity with audiovisual and/or born-digital archival materials.
• Digital Archives Specialist (DAS) certification from Society of American Archivists.
• Knowledge or strong interest in Jewish history and culture.

The Center for Jewish History is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To apply, please send cover letter and resume to jobs@cjh.org. No phone calls please.

The Programs and Events Coordinator will play a vital role in ensuring the high quality and smooth execution of events at the Center, including programs presented by the Center’s Partner organizations, private rentals, and special events.

Salary: $20-$22/hour

Responsibilities:

• Oversee event logistics for Center, Partner, and private rental clients, including planning, management, and on-site coordination, ensuring flawless execution and exceptional attendee experience.
• Generate income through the rental of the Center’s spaces, implementing effective strategies to attract clients and maximize revenue opportunities.
• Become highly knowledge of the Center’s available spaces and A/V capabilities, event and rental policies and procedures, and other information to relay to Partners and clients.
• Solicit and keep track of event information from Partner organizers and rental clients, and relay relevant information to multiple Center teams, including Visitor Experience, Operations, Security, Maintenance, and Finance.
• Ensure all event documents are complete, well organized, and readily accessible.
• Post, edit, and keep track of upcoming events on the Outlook building calendar.
• Compile and deliver information on events for social media posts.
• Maintain organization of event supplies, keep track of inventory, and request refills when needed.
• Pick up or purchase items from local vendors on occasion, including supplies, catering, dry cleaning, and marketing materials.
• Assist in strategizing and planning public programs, including panels, book talks, film screenings, concerts, conventions and symposia, and theater productions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working on event coordination and logistics, preferably calendar or schedule management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in-person and via email, phone, and video; ability to interact effectively with team members, new and existing clients, and participants.
• Ability to troubleshoot and make effective decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in calendar, word processing, and spreadsheet software, preferably Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to prioritize recurring tasks, meet deadlines, and organize and present information logically and consistently, with attention to detail.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by events schedule.

• Experience working on events, including book talks, film screenings, concerts, and/or conferences at a cultural or educational institution.
• Experience with audio visual equipment and software, including microphones, projection, and presentations.
• Familiarity with Asana or other project management software.
• Knowledge of trends, technologies, and best practices in the programming and events field.
• Interest in and knowledge of Jewish history and culture.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and move around the Center building (all floors accessible by elevator). The employee is occasionally required to lift moderate weight boxes (up to 25 lbs.), furniture (rolling tables, chairs, etc.), and A/V equipment.

The Center for Jewish History is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To apply, please send cover letter and resume to jobs@cjh.org. No phone calls please.