Program Officer, PJ Library

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

PJ Library ® , a program of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation, empowers Jewish families by introducing books, music, holiday guides, and other resources that foster Jewish ideas and conversations. The program aims to strengthen Jewish identity, increase engagement with Jewish life and community, and contribute to building a more vibrant Jewish community. We do this work with a focus on subscription and community growth, excellence in content, empowering parents, and fiscal sustainability.

The Harold Grinspoon Foundation (HGF) is seeking a Program Officer to join the PJ Library Community Partnerships team to provide stewardship and strategic support to PJ Library implementing partner communities across North America. This position plays a key role in strengthening relationships with community stakeholders to drive book subscriptions, build a collaborative international network, and develop relevant resources that inspire and support both PJ Library and the implementing partner in a shared vision of building and sustaining vibrant Jewish future.

Requirements :

Stewardship & Strategic Consultation

• Serve as the primary relationship manager for a diverse portfolio of implementing partner communities across North America.
• Represent HGF and effectively articulate PJ Library’s mission and vision, providing high-touch stewardship to a wide range of audiences, including executives, community leaders, program professionals, parent connectors, lay leaders, and donors.
• Clearly communicate PJ Library’s value and impact to partners, making a compelling and ongoing case for the return on their investment.
• Consult with and advise implementing partners on leveraging PJ Library to develop comprehensive strategies that drive organizational growth, support fiscal sustainability, advance leadership development, and foster a shared vision of a thriving Jewish community.
• Guide implementing partners in building effective family engagement strategies, using PJ-specific and field-wide data to refine internal practices, enhance program impact, and maximize the value of PJ Library resources.
• Travel regularly within the U.S. and Canada for conferences, group trainings, and especially community site visits. Average of once a month, with additional travel for Foundation conferences and meetings.

Collaboration, Capacity Building and Communication

Internal & External Communications

Qualifications

Location & Supervision

This is a remote-based position, with a strong preference for candidates located in major U.S. cities and / or in the Northeast US to facilitate travel as a key component of the role. Must be able to easily travel around the US and Canada; 10-15% travel to partner communities and professional conferences. All team members must be available during standard Eastern Time (ET) business hours for meetings and collaboration.

The Program Officer will report to the Director of Community Partnerships, PJ Library.

Compensation

A competitive salary ranging from $90,000–$105,000 annually commensurate with experience.