Canton Jewish Community Federation Executive Director (part time)
August 10, 2023
Role Overview
The Canton Jewish Community Federation (CJCF or the Federation) is seeking an Executive Director (part-time position). The mission of the CJCF is “to advance the quality of Jewish life through planning, coordinating and allocating financial and human resources” throughout the Jewish community in Canton, Ohio. The Executive Director reports directly to the President of the Board of Directors of the CJCF.
Canton Jewish Community Background
Located in Stark County, Northeast Ohio, the Canton Jewish community consists of approximately 600 individuals, representing approximately 370 households with a median age of 67. Canton is home to the Canton Jewish Community Federation and three congregations (Reform, Conservative, and Orthodox, in order of size), each established more than a century ago.
In 2008, the community embarked on a “right-sizing” program. The cooperative support of organizations within the community resulted in the successful creation of the Beit Ha’am building, the formation of a single community religious school, and sale of the aging Jewish Community Center building. The Beit Ha’am building is owned by The Jewish Community of Canton, LLC; the LLC’s three members – the Federation and two congregations, Temple Israel (Reform) and Shaaray Torah (Conservative) – are housed in the Beit Ha’am building. Agudas Achim Congregation (Orthodox) maintains its own building nearby. Canton’s Jewish community is recognized, locally and nationally, as a successful example of cross-denominational cooperation resulting in the strengthening of all the local Jewish entities.
The Canton metro area, located 30 minutes from Akron and one hour from Cleveland, is the site of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, a diverse business environment, and a vibrant core of cultural, educational, and recreational opportunities.
The Successful Candidate
The CJCF seeks an experienced nonprofit organization leader who has a deep passion for Jewish community to serve as its Executive Director. Your strategic approach will inspire the staff and volunteer leadership to grow participation and support within Canton’s Jewish community. Your leadership will require creativity and sensitivity, as we continue to align CJCF’s efforts with the community’s current and future needs.
What You’ll Do
Financial Management
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Prepare and manage the Federation’s operating budget, including the program budgets for Jewish Family Services (JFS) and the Stark Jewish News
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Steward the CJCF endowments, which exceed $1.5 million and are held by the investment arm of the Cleveland Jewish Community Foundation in conjunction with the Akron Jewish Federation
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Regularly communicate with and supervise the Accounting Administrator and contracted
accountants
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Review and approve regular invoices on behalf of the CJCF
Campaign & Fundraising
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Manage all operations of the unrestricted annual campaign (Jewish Welfare Campaign) of approximately $275,000, including campaign chairs and other volunteers
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Pursue endowment growth through a strategy developed in partnership with lay leadership