Assistant Vice President, Human Services Strategy

The Opportunity

Shape strategy. Strengthen partnerships. Improve lives.

The Associated seeks a strategic, relationship-driven leader to guide human services planning and priorities across Jewish Baltimore. Reporting to the Chief Planning Officer and part of the Community Planning & Allocations team, the Assistant Vice President, Human Services Strategy will identify community needs, align resources, support funding decisions, and lead collaborative initiatives that create meaningful impact.

This highly visible role works closely with agency executives, volunteer leaders, community partners, and colleagues across The Associated network to strengthen services for those who are most vulnerable.

This is a full-time, hybrid position that requires a minimum of three days per week in the office.

Key Responsibilities

Shape Community Strategy and Impact

• Identify emerging needs, trends, and opportunities across human services and related priority areas.
• Translate data, research, and stakeholder input into clear strategies, recommendations, and action plans.
• Help ensure investments and initiatives advance meaningful, measurable community outcomes.

Build Strong Agency and Community Partnerships

• Build trusted relationships with leaders across The Associated's agency network.
• Facilitate collaboration, align strategies, and strengthen coordination across organizations.
• Serve as a connector, problem-solver, and thought partner to agency leadership.

Partner with Lay Leadership

• Staff committees, task forces, and volunteer leadership groups.
• Provide strategic guidance, facilitation, and professional support to lay leader partners.
• Prepare clear, compelling materials for discussion and decision-making.

Support Community Investment and Funding Decisions

• Contribute to funding recommendations and community investment strategies.
• Assess needs, opportunities, and impact in partnership with agencies and stakeholders.
• Present findings and recommendations to professional and volunteer leadership.

Lead Strategic Community Initiatives

• Lead collaborative initiatives, including supervision of AgeWell Baltimore and Jewish Economic Vulnerability strategies.
• Drive implementation, partnership development, learning, and continuous improvement.

Lead and Develop Staff

• Supervise, mentor, and support team members in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, skilled relationship manager, and trusted leader who combines curiosity, judgment, and strong execution.

Required Strengths

• Exceptional emotional intelligence, interpersonal effectiveness, and relationship-building skills.
• Deep knowledge of Jewish Baltimore, Jewish history, and Jewish traditions.
• Strong facilitation, communication, synthesis, and strategic thinking skills.
• Sound judgment, political acumen, and ability to navigate complexity with diplomacy.
• Proven ability to move ideas from concept to implementation and drive results collaboratively.

Preferred Experience

• 5-7 years of leadership experience in nonprofit, human services, philanthropy, community planning, public sector, or related fields.
• Experience working with volunteer leaders, boards, committees, and multi-organization partnerships.
• Experience supervising staff and using data, evaluation, or planning to inform decisions.

Education

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in a related field preferred.

Compensation & Benefits:

Salary is $100,000 and is commensurate with qualifications, skills, and experience

Application Process - Electronic submissions are preferred. Cover letters are required.

Benefit & Perks: The Associated offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance (Health Savings Account), 4% 401(k) employer match, life insurance, Long Term Disability (LTD), Flexible Spending Plan, paid parental leave, holiday pay, tuition reimbursement, wellbeing programming, and a complimentary membership to the Jewish Community Center. We also make work/life balance a priority by offering generous vacation and sick time. To learn more about what it's like to work at The Associated, check out our brochure here

This job ad is not intended to be all-inclusive, but to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed.