Executive Director

Executive Director. 

The ideal candidate will partner with the Rabbi and members of the congregation to help grow our caring and multigenerational community.

Position Overview:

We seek a full-time Executive Director who will be responsible for the management, leadership, and supervision of the Synagogue's day-to-day operations, including member relations, development and fundraising, programming, and facilities management.

The Executive Director will report to a lay Board of Directors via the President and to the Rabbi on religious issues. The successful candidate will participate in the synagogue’s strategic planning and have responsibility for ensuring its implementation. He or she will be a highly intelligent, interactive, and dynamic leader who is able to communicate effectively with a wide range of constituents; will possess exceptional organizational and planning skills; and will have orientation toward social media as a tool for communication and outreach to congregants and the broader community. We are looking for an Executive Director who will also participate in synagogue functions as a member of our community.

Position Duties:

1. Membership Relations and Outreach
   1. Working together with staff, Rabbi, and lay committees (including Membership, Education, Programming, Finance, Sisterhood, Men’s Club, Ritual and Youth) to achieve membership growth and retention.
   2. Collaborating with Rabbi, lay President, senior lay officers, and Board of Directors on programs, strategic planning, and development.
   3. Overseeing the maintenance and updating of congregants’ database and information.
2. Development
   1. Working with the Board of Directors, Rabbi, and staff to fundraise for the congregation’s programs and services.
   2. Cooperating with lay leadership and Rabbi to develop long-range planning to broaden the fiscal strength of the congregation.

• Administrative/Human Resources
  1. Working with the Finance Committee and Finance Manager to develop and oversee the synagogue’s annual budget, accounting, and cash flow.
  2. Supervising staff (Preschool Director, Office Adminstrator, Finance Manager, Custodians) and vendor relationships.

1. Facilities/Operations
   1. Ensuring facilities are maintained and enhanced to provide an outstanding experience for our congregants.
   2. Managing kitchen and banquet facilities (and maintaining kashrut standards), and scheduling and arranging facility rentals.
   3. Working with lay leadership on capital projects and routine repairs of the building, including maintenance and site security.
   4. Coordinating all activities and functions, and maintaining a master calendar of activities for all departments and functions of the synagogue.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in business, marketing or other related fields preferred, Jewish communal experience a plus.
• Outstanding leadership and management skills, including the ability to supervise office personnel.
• Strong financial management background and orientation, and a keen sense of programming initiatives are a plus.
• Prior experience at an organization that supports a large volunteer component.
• A minimum of 3 years of executive leadership in a not-for-profit member-driven environment is highly desirable.
• Use existing and new technologies, including but not limited to security equipment, website, social media, Microsoft Office, and all synagogue software (ShulCloud).
• Knowledge about or willingness to learn traditional Jewish practices
• Strong Jewish background /education is a plus

For consideration, please submit your resume to [email protected]