Careers
Employee Engagement Manager
- Job Title
- Employee Engagement Manager
- Work From Home
- Yes
- Work Remote
- Yes
- Work Hybrid
- Yes
- Description
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Employee Engagement Manager
Location: Remote/In-person meetings, as needed
Organization: Union for Reform Judaism
Employment Type: Full Time, Benefits Eligible, EXEMPT, MNGT
Department: People & Culture
Reporting to: Senior Director, People & Culture
Start Date: ASAP
Salary Range: $65,000 - $70,000 plus competitive benefits package
The Role
The Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) seeks a collaborative and people-centered Employee Engagement Manager to help foster a dynamic, inclusive, and supportive work environment where all employees feel valued, motivated, and connected. Grounded in the principles of racial equity, diversity, and inclusion (REDI), the Employee Engagement Manager will design and implement strategies that strengthen internal culture, improve retention, and align staff around the URJ’s mission and strategic priorities. This position leads initiatives that enhance the employee experience, elevate internal communications, and cultivate a culture of collaboration, recognition, and belonging across our remote and hybrid workforce, ensuring staff feel seen, supported, and inspired to contribute their best work.
What You Will Do
Employee Engagement & Experience
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Design and implement employee engagement strategies to increase morale, motivation, and retention across a remote and hybrid workforce.
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Foster a culture of belonging where employees of all identities – especially People of Color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and others from historically marginalized groups – feel welcomed and supported.
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Plan and facilitate in-person and virtual all-staff experiences, including retreats, meetings, and learning opportunities that foster connection and alignment.
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Develop and implement recognition initiatives that celebrate individuals and teams for their contributions and impact.
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Partner with teams across the URJ to promote collaboration, elevate employee voice, and strengthen team culture in alignment with our mission and values.
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Gather and analyze engagement and satisfaction data to assess trends, identify opportunities for improvement, and inform strategy.
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Monitor industry best practices and recommend innovative approaches to staff engagement and experience.
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Support People & Culture team initiatives and contribute to broader strategic priorities as needed.
Intranet Management & Internal COLLABORATION
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Manage the URJ’s intranet (The Service Center) as a central hub for resources, announcements, and collaboration.
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Ensure content is accessible, current, and aligned with organizational priorities and employee needs.
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Support organization-wide communication efforts, including the OneURJ newsletter and internal event calendars.
Employee LifeCycle Support
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Oversee onboarding processes from offer through the first 90 days to ensure clarity, connection, and consistency, in partnership with hiring managers and onboarding partners.
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Support offboarding to ensure a respectful and meaningful transition and gather feedback to inform learning.
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Partner with the People & Culture team to support internal transitions, recognition, and team development.
Who You Are
You are a strategic, empathetic professional who thrives in collaborative environments and is passionate about building inclusive, values-based workplace cultures. You’re energized by helping individuals and teams feel seen, supported, and aligned with a shared purpose.
Keys to Success
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Employee Engagement Strategy: Experience designing and leading engagement initiatives that build morale and connection, especially in remote/hybrid work environments.
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Communication & Facilitation: Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to create and lead engaging meetings, learning sessions, and retreats.
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Equity & Inclusion Mindset: Deep understanding of equity and inclusion principles and how to apply them in building affirming, inclusive experiences.
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Project Management: Strong organizational skills; able to manage multiple projects, timelines, and cross-functional collaboration.
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Relationship-Building & Collaboration: Skilled at building trust, navigating complex dynamics, and supporting employees across all levels of an organization.
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Self-Management & Accountability: Proactive, dependable, and committed to follow-through in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
Qualifications
Required
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2+ years of professional experience in employee engagement, internal communications, organizational development, or a related field.
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Comfort with digital platforms and tools for communication, collaboration, and engagement (e.g., SharePoint, Zoom, MS Teams, Salesforce, Simplr, etc.).
Preferred
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Experience managing internal communication platforms or intranet systems.
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Familiarity with Jewish values, community, or nonprofit organizational structures (not required but a plus).
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Knowledge of change management and organizational development best practices.
About Us
Every team member at the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) plays an essential role in our mission to create a whole, just, and compassionate world. Our team is creative, thoughtful, and innovative. Each member of the team is empowered to make meaningful contributions to achieving our shared goals. Our diverse team is made up of individuals with different skills and backgrounds and every team member is willing to take risks as well as take action to develop and create big ideas for the future of the Reform Movement. While this position focuses on a particular area of work, every team member is a vital part of our overall success.
The Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) provides vision and voice to build strong communities that, together, transform the way people connect to Judaism and change the world. We acknowledge that due to racism, ableism, homophobia, and other forms of oppression, that our communities are not whole until everyone experiences a sense of belonging within the Jewish community. As the largest Jewish movement in North America, we stand for a Judaism that is inclusive and reflective of a wide range of identities and accept the responsibility of dismantling oppression both inside and outside of our communities. Through camping, youth experiences, programs, information sharing, and networking opportunities, our over 850 congregations and 14 residential camps create opportunities for our communities to enhance their capacity to build and expand community, engage in meaningful and authentic Jewish life, deepen Jewish learning, energize worship, pursue social justice and develop inspired leadership. Together, our employees and stakeholders, are creating Reform Judaism of today.
Application Process
Apply online and include a one-page cover letter along with your resume, outlining your skills and experience and how you meet the essential functions and qualifications of the position. We look forward to hearing from you!
The URJ strives to be a welcoming and inclusive environment that acknowledges diversity as a critical strength. We promote strenuous policies and practices of equal opportunity and diversity, equity, and inclusion. It is our objective to recruit, hire, and retain the most qualified individuals including those of any race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Our equal employment philosophy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, job benefits, and terminations. The URJ encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, individuals who identify as LGBTQIA+, and other often underrepresented groups.
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