Operations Manager

Temple Beth Ami is a vibrant Reform congregation in Rockville, MD serving a multi-generational community through a robust range of services and programming. This position is focused on ensuring that our 62,000 square-foot building is properly managed both in terms of the physical structure and campus, as well as activities within the building.

The ideal candidate will have superior customer service and organizational skills, excellent written and interpersonal communication skills, high attention to detail, and the ability to take the initiative and prioritize daily tasks in a fast-paced environment. 

Responsibilities:

Building Operations

• Oversee scheduling of custodial staff in coordination with other staff for all building activities, including communicating room set-ups for all activities
• Manage scheduling of building spaces for all temple programs and events, including Machane TBA (religious school), Kayitz (camp), and Gan Ami (preschool)
• Manage logistics for weekly Oneg Shabbat, High Holy Days, and other major Temple events
• Manage all building rentals, including but not limited to supporting renters with planning and on-site logistics, ensuring their vendors are properly managed and following our policies, ensuring certificates of insurance are provided by vendors; and supervising pre/post event inspections
• Oversee TBA Ambassadors program to ensure B’nei Mitzvah services and special events are supported
• Ensure building users are following proper building usage rules and regulations while on site
• Primary responsibility for answering main phone line and front door during regular business hours
• Manage safety drills
• Coordinate contracted security personnel
• Manage the memorial alcove record-keeping, scheduling, and engraving process
• Assist Executive Director with pursuing additional sources of revenue through facility rentals

Building Maintenance

• Oversee all building maintenance and repairs in coordination with custodial staff
• Manage landscaping and snow removal services
• Manage building inspections and preventative maintenance
• Oversee green energy reporting requirements to Montgomery County

 Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with a demonstrated commitment to customer service
• High attention to detail
• Innovative self-starter who also excels in a collaborative team environment
• Excellent organizational skills
• Highly proficient in MS Office Suite
• Preferred prior experience in Jewish communal organizations
• Preferred bilingual in English and Spanish
• Preferred proficiency with CRM database management programs
• Preferred experience in building operations

 Required On-Site Work Schedule:

• Monday – Thursday 9am – 6pm
• Friday 9am -3pm

Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected].