Associate Director, Holocaust Center

Associate Director, Holocaust Center AGENCY OVERVIEW:

Jewish Family and Children’s Services (JFCS) has served the San Francisco Bay Area for 175 years. We offer world‑class services to support individuals and families across all stages of life, including adoption, mental health, senior care, disability services, financial assistance, Holocaust education, and youth development. Our mission and work are rooted in Jewish values, and we serve people of all faiths and backgrounds.

The JFCS Holocaust Center seeks a visionary and collaborative Associate Director to advance Holocaust and genocide education across California. Reporting to the Director of the Holocaust Center, this role provides strategic and operational leadership for the California Teachers Collaborative for Holocaust and Genocide Education , a statewide network working to ensure that every middle and high school student in California has access to historically accurate, meaningful instruction.

The Associate Director leads the design and implementation of high‑quality professional learning, curriculum development, and statewide convenings, while strengthening partnerships with educators, districts, funders, and community organizations. Working closely with staff, they support program growth, evaluate impact, and ensure alignment with California standards and best practices.

This role advances the Holocaust Center’s mission by fostering Jewish identity, historical understanding, and cross‑community allyship through education, and by contributing to the integration of statewide education initiatives within the future expansion of the Holocaust Center facility. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of California’s education systems, strong leadership and project management skills, and a commitment to confronting antisemitism and hate through education.

Salary Range: $140,000 – $150,000 (depending on experience)

Employment Type:

Full‑time, exempt with benefits

Hybrid work schedule with occasional evening and weekend responsibilities

Employer 403(b) retirement match plus additional employer contribution (subject to eligibility)

Cafeteria benefits plan that lets you customize coverage to fit your needs, with options like health insurance, FSAs, retirement plans, and wellness programs

16 holidays (10 federal and up to 6 Jewish holidays), annually

3 weeks of vacation and 2 weeks of sick leave, annually

• Strengthen organizational operations of the California Teachers Collaborative by building staff capacity, improving systems, and evaluating program impact with the Chief Research and Evaluation Director to inform strategic planning and the growth of major initiatives and conferences
• In partnership with the Director and senior leadership, envision how the California Teachers Collaborative will intersect with and be embedded within the expanded Holocaust Center, informing future program design, use of space, and community engagement
• Develop outreach strategies to engage teachers, administrators, and districts statewide
• Partner with the Director to set and achieve financial and operational goals
• Supervise and mentor staff, providing clarity, accountability, and professional development
• Foster a collaborative, mission‑driven culture that promotes Jewish identity, empathy, and allyship through education
• Acts on behalf of the Holocaust Center Director in their absence
• Oversee the design and implementation of professional learning programs, conferences, and curricular resources that meet state standards and current instructional practices
• Ensure curriculum materials are adaptable, inclusive, and evidence‑based, reflecting both Jewish experiences and universal lessons about justice and human rights
• Manage budgets and operations with the Director and Administrator, ensuring fiscal responsibility, efficient systems, and compliance with grant requirements
• Maintain strong relationships with funders, education agencies, and partner organizations; oversee data collection and reporting with the Chief Research and Evaluation Director to demonstrate impact and inform planning
• Partner with JFCS…