Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City recently hired Julia Osburn as its Young Adults Division (YAD) engagement associate.
In this full-time position, Osburn will engage and build relationships with Jewish young adults in the area ages 21-45. She will also plan events and develop philanthropy in this demographic.
Osburn began her new role earlier this month, but her involvement with YAD started years ago. She previously served on the YAD committee as the Community Connector chair and events chair, planning opportunities for young adults to gather and connect with one another.
“I’ve been on the YAD committee for three years,” Osburn said. “I’m so passionate about the members, mission and growth of this incredible organization. This is such a calling for me, and I am so excited for this opportunity.”
Osburn said one of her favorite things about Jewish Kansas City is how the community comes together in good times and in bad.
“We’re a very fun and social group, but even when we’re doing the more serious things, we still find enjoyment in gathering with one another,” she said.
Federation President and CEO Jay Lewis emphasized the importance of this new full-time position.
“This is a huge step for the Kansas City Jewish community to have a full-time person, fully dedicated to engaging young adults and building Jewish life for people in their 20s and 30s. Engaging the younger generation is a huge part of what makes Kansas City a thriving Jewish community,” he said.
The decision to hire a full-time employee focused on the young adult demographic was a strategic choice aiming to strengthen the future of the Kansas City Jewish community.
“If we want Kansas City to be a thriving Jewish community in 10, 20, 30 and 40 years, we have to do our job now of engaging our young adults,” Lewis said.
Osburn says she is especially enthused about working with new members of the Kansas City community who have recently relocated from other cities.
“I’m looking to help make new members to our community feel very welcome, well-connected and teach them all the great things about Kansas City,” she said.
Young adults interested in getting involved with Jewish life in Kansas City can contact Julia Osburn at .
