Program Director – Sacred Aging Initiatives | Sacred Spaces | Remote | Up to $120K/Year

Sacred Spaces, a national nonprofit dedicated to preventing and responding to abuse in Jewish institutions, is seeking a Program Director for Sacred Aging. This fully remote role allows candidates to work from anywhere in the United States and offers the opportunity to lead initiatives addressing elder abuse, promote safety and dignity for older adults, and strengthen Jewish communal response systems.

About Sacred Spaces

Sacred Spaces partners with Jewish institutions to prevent and respond to sexual abuse and other abuses of power, bringing a uniquely Jewish lens to its work. The organization focuses on systemic change, education, and capacity-building across the lifespan. Sacred Spaces emphasizes:

• Creating safe, transparent, and accountable organizational cultures
• Providing policy guidance, assessments, and coaching to Jewish institutions
• Empowering older adults, caregivers, and institutions with resources to prevent and respond to abuse
• Investing in staff development and fostering a culture of gratitude and continuous improvement

More about the organization’s guiding principles can be found at JewishSacredSpaces.org.

Role Overview

The Program Director for Sacred Aging will lead the Seivah: Sacred Aging initiatives, focusing on preventing elder abuse and promoting autonomy, dignity, and safety for older adults. This role combines program leadership, hands-on delivery, and strategic coordination, while ensuring integration across Sacred Spaces’ broader lifespan-focused initiatives.

Key responsibilities include:

Program Leadership and Implementation

• Design, manage, and deliver Sacred Aging programs, including professional cohorts, train-the-trainer initiatives, and the Seivah Advisory Council
• Develop practical tools, curricula, and resources for Jewish institutions, older adults, caregivers, and relevant professionals
• Provide guidance through trainings, policy development, consultation, and capacity-building strategies
• Apply subject-matter expertise in elder abuse, including financial exploitation, neglect, emotional abuse, cognitive considerations, and power dynamics

Strategy and Field-Building

• Explore the feasibility of a coordinated Jewish communal response to elder abuse
• Convene stakeholders, identify gaps and opportunities, and develop collaboration models
• Build and maintain relationships across aging, caregiving, safeguarding, and elder justice sectors
• Represent Sacred Aging in national conversations and networks related to elder justice and abuse prevention

Coordination and Grant Management

• Manage logistics, timelines, and participant coordination for trainings and advisory meetings
• Oversee external consultants supporting Sacred Aging initiatives
• Track program outcomes and assess effectiveness for continuous improvement
• Manage grant-related tracking, reporting, and compliance

Integration Across the Lifespan

• Collaborate with internal teams to align Sacred Aging with other organizational programs
• Support delivery of additional services such as trainings, case consultations, assessments, and policy development addressing abuse across all age groups

Position Structure

Sacred Spaces is open to splitting this role into two complementary part-time positions: one focused on program leadership and content expertise, and the other on program coordination and grant management. The position is grant-funded and contingent on continued funding availability.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have:

• Expertise in aging, elder abuse prevention, and program leadership
• Strong experience in educational program design, community engagement, and capacity building
• Experience managing multi-stakeholder projects and collaborating across sectors
• Passion for preventing abuse, promoting equity, and supporting older adults
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Compensation and Benefits

This full-time role offers a competitive package including:

• Salary range: USD $100,000–$120,000, commensurate with experience
• 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Paid parental leave and sabbatical opportunities
• Unlimited paid time off, including Jewish and major national holidays
• Professional development and home office stipends
• Flexible schedule under a 40-hour Core Hours system

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit:

1. Resume
2. Cover letter detailing relevant experience and expertise
3. Writing sample (policy briefs, training materials, assessment reports, or similar work produced in the last five years)
4. Brief video introduction

Applications should be sent to Jobs@JewishSacredSpaces.org with the subject line: “Director, Sacred Aging.”

The selection process includes:

• Video interviews with Sacred Spaces team members
• Job-based skills assignment ($200 honorarium)
• Final interviews and reference checks

Sacred Spaces uses standardized interview questions and deidentified written assignments to ensure equity in hiring. Accommodations are available for applicants upon request.

Why Join Sacred Spaces?

This position offers the unique opportunity to lead a national initiative addressing elder abuse within Jewish communities while shaping policy, programs, and educational resources. The Program Director will work with passionate colleagues, contribute to systemic change, and ensure older adults are treated with safety, dignity, and respect.

Sacred Spaces values diverse perspectives and encourages applicants from historically underrepresented groups, including Sephardi and Mizrahi Jews, Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.

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