The Manager for Individual Giving at the Center for Jewish History will lead strategies to secure major gifts ($10,000–$25,000+) and drive sustainable philanthropic growth. This role focuses on cultivating high-net-worth individuals, managing a robust prospect portfolio, and achieving ambitious annual revenue targets while aligning donor interests with organizational priorities.

Salary: $85,000-$110,000

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of 100–125 qualified individual prospects, executing tailored cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship plans.
• Personally raise $1M+ annually in Year 1 and $1.5M+ in Year 2 through outright gifts, pledges, and planned giving vehicles.
• Analyze donor capacity and affinity to prioritize opportunities for upgraded giving.

• Design engagement strategies for prospect pool, including private events, impact reports, and bespoke communications.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to identify new major gift prospects and pipeline development.
• Draft compelling proposals, case statements, and briefing materials aligned with funding priorities.
• Draft personalized acknowledgments and renewal communications to deepen donor loyalty.

• Maintain meticulous records in CRM system (e.g., Raiser’s Edge), tracking moves management, gift projections, and touchpoints.
• Monitor portfolio performance metrics to adjust strategies and maximize retention.

• Partner with executive leadership, program staff, and volunteer committees to align donor outreach with institutional goals.
• Serve as a liaison between donors and Center experts to help address inquiries and promote engagement opportunities.
• Support cross-departmental fundraising initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in major gifts, individual giving, or relationship-driven fundraising, with a proven track record of closing five- and six-figure gifts.
• Expertise in moves management, prospect research tools, and CRM platforms.
• Exceptional writing skills and superior storytelling ability to articulate impact and inspire philanthropic investment.
• Strategic thinker with resilience to thrive in a goal-oriented environment.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn about Jewish historical narratives, NYC-based Jewish organizations, and cultural programming trends.
• Willingness to travel (15–20%) for donor meetings and events.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with precision and meet deadlines.
• Stability in previous roles, demonstrated by 2+ years average tenure in past positions.

Working Conditions

• Managing several events a week, including evenings and weekends; weekly schedule is adjusted accordingly to accommodate weekend and evening events.
• Physical labor as outlined below.

Physical Requirements

• Walking around the Center buildings
• Lifting moderate weight boxes and some furniture (rolling tables, chairs, etc.)
• Some ladder work.

The Center for Jewish History is committed to diversity and inclusion. Qualified individuals who bring diverse perspectives to the workplace are especially encouraged to apply.

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 Center for Jewish History is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to fill the role of Part-Time Genealogist (Temporary) reporting directly to the Head of Genealogy. The Part-Time Genealogist will play a pivotal role in assisting patrons with Holocaust-related genealogical research. Experience with Jewish genealogical research using repositories such as the Arolsen Archives and Yad Vashem is required, as well as experience using standard genealogical databases, such as JewishGen, Ancestry, and FamilySearch.

Salary: $30-35/hour (based on experience)

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• In-depth research into Holocaust-related genealogical research questions, including written summaries of research findings.
• Responding to genealogy inquiries via in-person interviews, phone, and email.
• Assisting patrons with the use of genealogical databases.
• Assisting with the distribution of codes for free DNA kits provided by Ancestry to Holocaust survivors or their children through the Center for Jewish History.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge of genealogy research and resources, with an emphasis on Jewish genealogy. Experience with the Arolsen Archives, Yad Vashem, JewishGen, Ancestry, and FamilySearch is required.
• Strong writing skills and the ability to convey complicated information in an understandable format.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a collaborative setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of languages, such as Hebrew, Yiddish, Russian, Polish, or German.
• Experience with DNA results analysis
• Genealogical education experience

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.

In their role as Sales Associates, they form an important link in the feedback loop of communication to the Retail Director regarding Shop visitors’ comments, criticisms, and suggestions.

Sales Associates report directly to the Retail/Floor Manager and represent the Center for Jewish History by providing excellent customer service and maintaining courtesy toward visitors. They greet and assist customers in a friendly, professional manner as outlined in the Ruth’s Bookstore Training Manual. Sales Associates must be knowledgeable about the products and relevant background information to help customers appreciate the value of the items offered.

As frontline staff at the Center for Jewish History, Sales Associates should be fluent in the services the Center provides and promote the Center’s mission, exhibitions, educational and public programs, special events, and membership sales.

Salary: $17.50/hour

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting Floor Manager with all sales floor initiatives.
• Supporting the opening and closing of the store, and the handling of the end of day reconciliations.
• Performing accurate sales transactions to ensure cash handling and inventory control.
• Being knowledgeable of store sales goals and actively participate in the achievement of sales goals.
• Providing exceptional customer service, including greeting visitors, processing transactions, wrapping purchases, and sharing product knowledge.
• Answer product questions knowledgeably and educate Shop visitors on the materials and processes involved in the making of the artist-made merchandise in order to assist customers in appreciating the value of the merchandise presented.
• Being knowledgeable in the procedures for special orders, as well as the shipping policies and procedures of the Shop.
• The maintenance, upkeep, and re-stocking of the sales floor.
• Being responsible for maintaining the high visual standards of the Store through restocking and the overall upkeep of the sales floor.
• Answering product questions and educating visitors about the materials and processes behind the merchandise.
• Packing and gift-wrapping purchases in alignment with the Store and Center’s image as specified by the Director of Retail Operations.
• Understanding procedures for special orders, shipping policies, and other store operations.
• Maintaining high visual standards through restocking and ensuring the sales floor is tidy.
• Responsible for maintaining clear consistent levels of customer service on the sales floor that reflects favorably on the Center and the Bookstore, including greeting visitors, efficient transaction processing and wrapping at the register, product knowledge, and coordinating staff breaks and lunches as scheduled.
• Building an ongoing and loyal clientele through the delivery of consistent levels of customer service that reflect favorably on the Museum and store.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

In addition to the Sales Associate responsibilities, this position will provide key support to the Inventory Manager in the following areas:

• Assisting with the receiving of incoming merchandise, including inspection, ticketing, and placement in the Shop’s storage and staging area.
• Supporting the reordering of inventory and maintaining familiarity with the Store’s computerized inventory systems.
• Assisting with data processing and inventory tracking to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Running daily POS sales reports and weekly sales summaries.
• Generating ad hoc sales reports as requested by the Retail Director.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with visitors, team members, and stakeholders at all levels
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Ability to remain calm and make effective decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by Store schedule.
• Knowledge of trends, technologies, and best practices in the retail 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, move around the Center building (all floors accessible by elevator). The employee is occasionally required to lift weight boxes (up to 30 lbs.) and furniture (rolling tables, chairs, etc.).

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.