Coordinator, Leadership Development presso UJA Federation of Greater Toronto

About UJA Federation of Greater Toronto

At UJA Federation of Greater Toronto, our vision is to lead the most vibrant Jewish community in North America – a community characterized by its diversity, unity, compassion, generosity, and commitment to Jewish values. Together with our philanthropic, volunteer, and professional leadership, we’re changing lives.

As one of North America’s leading Jewish non-profits, UJA Federation of Greater Toronto works to preserve and strengthen Jewish life in Greater Toronto, Canada, Israel, and around the world. UJA advances this mission through fundraising, programs, and research focused on our strategic pillars: fighting poverty and improving well-being, growing Jewish education and identity, countering antisemitism and hate, and strengthening connections with Israel and Jewish communities worldwide.

About the Opportunity

The LEAD team (Leadership Engagement and Development) at UJA supports and empowers donors who step into leadership roles as volunteers across the organization. We are seeking a Coordinator, Leadership Development to provide critical administrative, communications, and programmatic support to ensure the success of UJA’s leadership pipeline initiatives.

The Coordinator will play a key role in managing Salesforce updates and pipeline tracking, supporting communications with donors, assisting with leadership program design and delivery, and coordinating the onboarding and offboarding processes for volunteer leaders. This role is ideal for an organized, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys collaborating with colleagues, donors, and community leaders.

Responsibilities (include, but are not limited to):

• Donor & Volunteer Leadership Support
  • Coordinate communications with donors and volunteer leaders, ensuring timely and professional responses.
  • Track leadership placements, participation rates, and outcomes, ensuring data accuracy in Salesforce.
  • Support onboarding and offboarding processes for volunteer leaders.

• Administrative & Operational Support
  • Manage Salesforce data entry, generate reports, and monitor pipeline progress.
  • Schedule and coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, take minutes, and track action items.
  • Maintain team calendars and support scheduling needs for donor and volunteer meetings.
  • Assist in the preparation of briefing materials and documentation for donor and volunteer engagements.

• Program Development & Delivery
  • Provide logistical and administrative support for leadership development programs, events, and initiatives.
  • Assist in the development of communications, stewardship, and program-related materials.
  • Support internal coordination across teams to ensure smooth program execution.

• Team Support
  • Collaborate with colleagues across the Philanthropic Leadership, Community Mobilization, Foundation and LEAD teams to ensure alignment of donor engagement strategies.
  • Contribute to improving internal systems and processes to increase efficiency and impact.

Qualifications

• Completion of post-secondary education
• 1–3 years of experience in administration, program coordination, donor relations, recruitment or related fields

• Passionate advocate and visible champion of UJA’s mission, values, and goals, inspiring others through action and unwavering commitment to advancing our shared purpose. 

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Salesforce (or another CRM system) an asset
• Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities independently
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills, with the ability to work with a diverse group of donors, volunteers, and colleagues
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Enthusiasm, creativity, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

* This is a full-time permanent position. Union Level 2. At UJA we support a flexible work schedule and all of our employees engage in hybrid work. Engagement and connection are key to supporting the best employee experience and we want to ensure that this puts balance and well-being at the forefront of our approach to ways of working. In addition to a rich time off policy, UJA’s offices are closed on all Jewish holy days (yom tov) and we support early office closures to observe the Jewish Sabbath (Shabbat). 

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume. Only those applicants invited for interview will be contacted. Please be advised that all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of professional references and background checks including Social Media Account(s) and a Police Records Check/Vulnerable Sector Screening.

Commitment to Inclusion and Accessibility:

UJA Federation is proud of our dynamic professional team, which reflects the diversity of the Jewish community and general community alike in Greater Toronto. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all communities.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace, and believe this is essential to ensure that every member of our team can thrive. We adhere to barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.