Executive Director

At University Synagogue, our mission is to be the center of innovative and dynamic Judaism in Orange County. As the only Reconstructionist congregation in Orange County, we are unique in welcoming anyone in search of a modern, rational and joyous approach to Jewish life. Our members seek an open atmosphere where they can learn, engage, celebrate and experience Judaism in a comfortable and meaningful way. We welcome all who are interested in Judaism — including interfaith families, LGBTQ+ individuals, and unaffiliated Jews — and strive to create a community where everyone feels valued and included, especially those who may have previously felt on the margins of Jewish life. Celebrating our 38th year, with 330 member households, we are seeking an Executive Director who can have a meaningful, positive impact on our success and growth.

What would SUCCESS look like?

 As our Executive Director, you will be filling a management role. Some of the key outcomes we hope you can achieve will include:

• Working with President and Rabbi to discuss programming, make key operational decisions.
• Managing the office and staff to optimum efficiency and effectiveness, handling member issues; being a resource for problem solving.
• Coordinating the wide range of activities at our facility, including religious school, pre-school, and two tenants (church and day school).
• Improving all internal and external communications (including social media), to ensure organized, accurate, and timely communications.
• Managing accounting and finance (through third party accounting service), and payroll.
• Optimizing our technology utilization, ensuring full integration with all Synagogue functions.
• Improving membership engagement, recruitment and retention, and helping us grow.
• Helping our fundraising team to improve; utilizing non-profit best practices.

 Who is an ideal candidate?

An ideal candidate would have 10+ years in non-profit senior management, and would now be a Synagogue (or other Jewish non-profit organization) Executive Director or Administrator, with 5+ years in that role. Solid experience in technology, financial management, fundraising best practices, and membership engagement are valuable skills. Technology: MS 365, Google Workspace, Quickbooks.  Experience with ShulCloud is a strong plus. Bachelors degree preferred.

If you are an exceptional communicator, with attention to detail, adaptable to change, personable, compassionate, proactive and energetic, WE’D LIKE TO TALK WITH YOU.

CONTACT: Mark Bregman, President / [email protected]