Holocaust Descendants Program Lead - Germany - Claims Conference

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The Claims Conference is launching the development of a comprehensive program to complement our existing Holocaust Survivors Speakers Bureau. This program will focus on second, third, and fourth-generation descendants of Holocaust survivors and will empower participants to engage in speaking opportunities, collaborative initiatives, and awareness campaigns that advance Holocaust education and remembrance. The Claims Conference is looking for a dedicated Survivor Legacy Initiative Manager to be part of this exciting program.

Note: this is a hybrid position with a minimum of two days in the office.

The Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany (Claims Conference), a nonprofit organization with offices in New York, Israel, Germany and Austria, secures material compensation for Holocaust survivors around the world. Founded in 1951 by representatives of 23 major international Jewish organizations, the Claims Conference negotiates for and disburses funds to individual survivors and organizations and seeks the return of Jewish property stolen during the Holocaust. As a result of negotiations with the Claims Conference since 1952, the German government has paid more than $95 billion in indemnification to individuals for suffering and losses resulting from persecution by the Nazis. In 2025, the Claims Conference distributed approximately $530 million in compensation for survivors globally and $960 million for survivors' welfare needs such as home care, medicine and food.

You can read more about the Claims Conference here .

Tasks/Responsibilities

• Manage the building of and maintenance of network and database of Holocaust survivor descendants willing to share their second/third hand testimonies;
• Manage the building of and maintenance of a dynamic database of organizations and institutions seeking Holocaust speakers;
• Provide assistance in maintaining a website where descendants of Holocaust survivors will learn how to share their family stories and connect with speaking opportunities;
• Draft outreach emails and informational and promotional materials;
• Assist organizations, schools, and social groups to find survivors' descendants for events based on their individual event agenda and context;
• Manage incoming requests for speakers and match institutions to appropriate descendants;
• Track program progress, participation, and impact metrics;
• Assist and manage the development of training materials, workshops, and guidelines on ethical storytelling and accurate historical framing;
• Lead the strategic expansion and development of the program, ensuring its sustained growth and impact;
• Provide hands-on leadership to drive the program's evolution and long-term success;
• Employ strategic planning, execution, and continuous improvement of the program;
• Develop ways to optimize growth and development of the program .
• Approximately 10% international travel required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of prior non-profit work experience required;
• Experience in managing small teams preferred;
• Strong background in managing complex projects;
• Ability to work independently, as well as in a team setting;
• Organized and detail-oriented;
• Comfortable adapting to new systems;
• Knowledge of the Holocaust required.

Claims Conference offers generous benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and competitive salaries based on geographic location. Our target salary range for the Holocaust Descendants Speakers Bureau Manager in the New York City market is $80,000-$90,000. This salary range represents Claims Conference's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of posting. The final salary for this role will be determined based on careful consideration of a variety of factors, such as the candidate's exact location, experience in similar roles, and expertise related to the qualifications. This information is offered in support of our commitment to transparency.

I acknowledge by proceeding with my application that if employed I will abide by the Claims Conference Statement of Values which can be found at this link .

The Claims Conference is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of any category protected by law, including (without limitation) race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. In compliance with NYS Labor Law Section 194-a, the Claims Conference does not seek salary history information from job applicants.