Executive Director

Malibu Jewish Center & Synagogue was founded 46 years ago.  We are currently completing a major campus construction including an Administrative & School Building, a stand alone Chapel and Social Hall an existing Sanctuary and Event Space, scheduled to re-open in April, 2027.  The Executive Director serves as the Chief Operating Officer of MJCS.  The position reports to the Board of Directors through the President of the Board.  All non-clergy staff reports to the Executive Director.

 The Executive Director is responsible for overseeing the administration, facilities, operations, programs and strategic plan of the organization. Other key duties include fundraising, marketing, and community outreach.  The primary responsibilities of the Executive Director include:

 1) Board Governance:

 Works with Board in order to fulfill the organization mission.

• Responsible for leading MJCS in a manner that supports and guides the organization’s mission as defined by the Board of Directors. 

• Responsible for communicating effectively with the Board and providing, in a timely and accurate manner, all information necessary for the Board to function properly and to make informed decisions, and scheduling and attending all Board meetings.

2)  Clergy Support.

• Responsible for communicating effectively with the MJCS clergy and providing such support, personnel management and information as is reasonably required by the Clergy, and coordinating Clergy activities and overseeing the MJCS activities calendar.

3) Financial Performance and Viability.

Develops resources sufficient to ensure the financial health of the organization.

• Responsible for the fiscal integrity of MJCS to include submission to the Board of a proposed annual budget and monthly financial statements, which accurately reflect the financial condition of the organization, and oversee bookkeeper activities.
• Responsible for fiscal management that generally anticipates operating within the approved budget, ensures maximum resource utilization, and maintenance of the organization in a positive financial position.
• Responsible for fundraising and developing other resources necessary to support MJCS’s mission.
• Responsible for interfacing with existing membership and assisting and supporting acquisition of new MJCS membership

4)   Organization Mission and Strategy.

Works with Board and staff to ensure that the MJCS mission is fulfilled through programs, strategic planning and community outreach.

• Responsible for implementation of MJCS’s programs that carry out the organization’s mission.
• Responsible for strategic planning to ensure that MJCS can successfully fulfill its Mission into the future.
• Responsible for the enhancement of MJCS’s image by being active and visible in the community and by working closely with other professional, civic and private organizations and with MJCS membership and affiliated organizations, such as the Hand in Hand program.

5) Organization Operations.

Oversees and implements appropriate resources to ensure that the operations of the organization are appropriate.

• Responsible effective administration of MJCS operations.
• Responsible for the hiring and retention of competent, qualified non-clergy staff.
• Responsible for negotiating or supporting the Board in negotiating all notes, agreements, and other instruments made and entered into and on behalf of the organization.
• Responsible for facilities management and operations.
• Responsible for enforcing MJCS policies.
• Responsible for creating, supporting and managing volunteer programs
• Responsible for coordinating and otherwise assisting in member B’nai Mitzvahs and other MJCS events including High Holy Day services, the Purim Carnival, the Annual Gala, fundraising events and other MJCS events
• Responsible for hiring and overseeing outside vendors
• Responsible for such other organizational responsibilities are as required for the smooth and efficient operation of MJCS, subject to budgetary constraints.