Operations and Communications Director

Temple Israel of Greater Miami 
Miami, FL  
July 2022 

Position: Operations and Communications Director 

Compensation: Competitive full-time salary commensurate with experience. Generous benefit package including medical insurance, gap insurance, paid time off (PTO), and a scheduled weekday off. 

Reports to: Executive Director 

Hours: Full-time salaried position - Exempt; Many evenings and weekends required  

Overview: 

The Operations and Communications Director is tasked with overseeing facility operations, tenant needs, temple communications and other tasks as assigned by the Executive Director. Also included calendaring, set-ups, overseeing routine and planned maintenance, security, maintenance and responsible for temple related audio/visual needs. This position requires a professional who thrives in a fast-paced and frequently changing environment. 

Operations and Communications Director Responsibilities: 

• Operations  

• Facilities and Maintenance 

• Coordinate with maintenance staff to ensure events, programs and services are set up according to specifications 
• Manages relationship with security contractors 
• Acts as liaison to any outside contractors and vendors 
• Available to personally staff major events, programs or services  

• Recording/Streaming (Services/Programs) 

• Oversee Zoom Coordinator and Sound Engineer to ensure all scheduled recording and streaming takes place 
• Coordinating Routine & Emergency Maintenance and Repairs 

• Daily walks of the physical plant with an eye towards necessary maintenance, repairs, beautification, and safety 
• Drafts and implements preventive maintenance schedules for buildings and equipment (works closely with Executive Director) 
• Scheduling long-term and immediate repairs  

• High Holidays 

• Onsite for all operational and logistical needs 

• Communications 

• Works directly with the Executive Director to assist in coordination of internal and external communications and oversee contracted graphic designer and social media coordinator. 

Operations and Communications Director Requirements: 

Must possess excellent communication and organizational skills, broad knowledge of synagogue functions.  

• Able to pivot and jump in when needed 
• Highly Organized 
• Strong project management skills  
• Strong interpersonal skills 
• Excellent communication skills 
• Multitasking abilities 
• Computer literacy 
• Excellent problem-solving skills