Overview
Har Sinai-Oheb Shalom Congregation (HSOSC) is the combination of two historic Baltimore Reform synagogues, working together to create a meaningful Jewish future. We are thrilled to be led by an inspiring and dynamic inaugural clergy team who are devoted to exploring with their congregants all that Judaism has to offer.
HSOSC is a joyful, warm, inclusive, and socially conscious congregation. Because we are striving to live our Jewish values through the lens of a dynamic modern world, we are constantly growing and evolving in pursuit of that goal. Please see our mission statement, our history, and learn more about us at hsosc-baltimore.org.
Key Areas of Responsibility
Leadership: The Executive Director acts as a convener and facilitator, partnering with the President and Senior Rabbi, to provide inspiration and operational leadership to the staff, Board of Trustees, lay-led committees, and synagogue community. The Executive Director oversees the strategic, administrative, and operational plans in collaboration with clergy, staff and lay leaders.
Engagement, Membership Relations and Programming Management: The Executive Director is responsible for supporting HSOSC’s goal of creating, growing and retaining a welcoming, engaged and caring community. The Executive Director oversees the Director of Congregational Life in supporting, promoting, managing and measuring the effectiveness of programs and events.
Cultivation, Engagement and Support of Lay Leaders: The Executive Director supports the Senior Rabbi, Board of Trustees, Executive Committee, and other lay leaders to advance the goals of the Congregation. This includes nurturing positive and productive relationships with lay leaders, active engagement with leadership development and management support for HSOSC’s lay committees and organizations. The Executive Director communicates all information necessary to the Senior Rabbi, Board of Trustees and Executive Committee so that the Board can function properly and make informed decisions.
Staff Management: As the closest professional partner of the Senior Rabbi, the Executive Director supervises, motivates, and mentors the HSOSC staff. The Executive Director manages personnel administration including benefits, compensation, and performance reviews. The Executive Director oversees hiring, supervision, development, and evaluation of staff members to build effective teams within the organization and ensure retention.
Financial Management: The Executive Director is responsible for oversight of financial matters of the congregation. The individual will work collaboratively with our synagogue treasurer and bookkeeper on billing, membership records, budget, and spending. They will make sure that our income, expenses, and daily fiscal affairs are tracked. The Executive Director will oversee the identification, submission, and management of grants and will work in conjunction with our lay leadership for the planning and logistics of annual fundraising.
Facilities and Security Management: The Executive Director supervises facilities management for the congregation and schools, including security protocols, preventive maintenance, capital improvements, maintenance personnel, food service, catering operations, and cemeteries. The Executive Director works closely with and supports the lay House Grounds and Security Committee and the Cemetery Committee.
Other: Other responsibilities include oversight of communications and marketing, religious and ritual support, technology, and fundraising.
Desired Qualifications
Experience
- 5+ years of relevant experience in a complex organizational structure directing a multi-disciplinary management team. Seasoned in staff and organization development as well as financial oversight and budget management. Experience in non-profits preferred but not required.
- Familiarity with current trends and developments in Jewish communal life including knowledge of and respect for the practices and tenets of Judaism.
- A 4-year undergraduate degree is required; an advanced degree in business administration, or a related area with equivalent experience, is preferred.
- Experience managing, supervising, and mentoring staff.
Personal Traits
- Ability to nurture, build and maintain successful and healthy working relationships
- Proven ability to listen, build consensus and demonstrate a high level of emotional intelligence
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated track record of ethical practices and transparent behavior
- Ability to engage in strategic thinking and analytical skills to make organized and informed decisions
- Positive outlook, creative problem solver
- Flexible hours, willingness to work nights and weekends as needed
Compensation: An attractive and competitive package, commensurate with level of experience and the market will be offered.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Please submit cover letter and resume to [email protected].