The Development Coordinator plays an important role in supporting the administration of the Center’s development department . This position oversees event logistics and provides critical administrative and database support to the Development team. The Coordinator works closely with Center leadership, Partners, clients, and donors to ensure seamless operations, exceptional experiences, and alignment with institutional goals.

Salary: $55,000

Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support across the Development department, including, mailings and donor outreach, donor management in the CRM, greeting VIPs, calendar management, scheduling, correspondence, expense reporting, and other tasks assigned by Assistant Vice President of Development and senior leadership. 
• Support management of donor database, including gift processing (~2,500 gifts/year), acknowledgments, and donor correspondence.
• Ensure donor records are accurate, up-to-date, and properly documented; generate reports and queries to support fundraising.
• Assist with logistics, planning, RSVPs, and follow-up and follow through for cultivation events, annual gala, and other development-focused events.
• Serve as a primary liaison with the other departments at CJH to facilitate communication and execution of short, annual and long-term goals. 
• Process invoices and maintain department-specific supply inventory.
• Support cross-departmental initiatives and special projects.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in event coordination, office administration, or development (nonprofit preferred).
• Strong technology skills, including CRM software, (Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce, or similar) and excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize deadlines, and maintain organization and accuracy under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong editing and proofreading abilities.
• Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills; ability to interact effectively with staff, clients, donors, and leadership.
• Proficiency in development and prospect research
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required. 
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and work both independently and collaboratively.
• Familiarity with the Jewish history and culture is a strong advantage, though not required.

• Knowledge of project management tools and workflows.
• Interest in Jewish history, culture, archives, or the humanities.

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 Manager of Event Operations provides strategic and hands-on leadership across event production and operations. This role ensures the seamless execution of events, public programs, and rentals. The position serves as a key liaison between senior leadership, partner institutions, internal teams (primarily maintenance and audio/visual), and vendors, while developing modernized systems, policies, and procedures that support operational excellence.

Salary: $55,000-$65,000

Responsibilities:

• Manage the Center’s building calendar, including posting, editing, updating, and tracking upcoming events.
• Lead full lifecycle of event production for public programs, private rentals, and special events, including budgeting, contract review, vendor coordination, staffing plans, and post-event reporting.
• Oversee logistical planning for events, including space allocation, room diagrams, A/V coordination, catering, security coverage, crowd flow, accessibility compliance, and guest experience.
• Manage on-site execution, ensuring seamless setup, event flow, and breakdown with clear staff assignments and accountability.
• Develop standardized event production templates, checklists, and reporting tools to ensure consistency and scalability.
• Conduct post-event evaluations to assess operational performance, financial outcomes, and opportunities for improvement.
• Identify operational inefficiencies and implement proactive solutions related to workload distribution, staffing models, scheduling systems, and space management.
• Foster a culture of accountability, responsiveness, and high service standards in all visitor and staff interactions.
• Model and instill exceptional service standards to ensure a professional, welcoming, and solutions-oriented environment for all stakeholders.

• Meet annual rental revenue target set by senior leadership through third-party rentals.
• Monitor space utilization and recommend improvements to maximize operational efficiency and revenue generation.
• Support rental revenue tracking and financial reporting related to events and space usage.
• Process invoices, ensuring timely reconciliation and accurate budget tracking.
• Maintain vendor agreements, certificates of insurance, and service contracts in compliance with institutional policies.
• Provide administrative support for the activities and operations of the department.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in event coordination, venue management, rental services, or office administration.
• Maintain flexible availability, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends as required by event schedules.
• Ability to thrive in a high-traffic environment and interact with a diverse range of visitors.

• Experience in a cultural institution, museum, or nonprofit.
• Knowledge of industry best practices in event planning and software.

• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform tasks in both office and public-facing environments.
• Comfortable with light lifting (up to 25lbs).

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.