Executive Director

Job description

The Windsor Jewish Federation & Community Centre is seeking a passionate, dynamic, visionary professional to lead it through its next stage of organizational development. Windsor has a vibrant Jewish community of approximately 1,200 members, and the organization encompasses the Windsor Jewish Federation, Windsor Jewish Community Centre, Windsor Jewish Communal Projects, United Jewish Appeal of Windsor Trust and the I.L. Peretz Senior Citizen Corporation. The Executive Director serves as chief professional officer, reporting to the Executive Committee through the President and overseeing all staff. Responsibilities: • Provide ongoing strategic direction and professional leadership; serve as public face and ambassador of the Federation • Build and diversify fund development strategy with particular focus on the Annual UJA Campaign • Grow the planned giving program, endowments and bequests, and diversify funding streams including grants • Engage and manage lay leadership and support the Board of Directors and Executive Committee • Oversee an annual programming calendar and all programmatic initiatives • Recruit, train, supervise and mentor staff; develop and manage the operating budget Qualifications: • Minimum three years' experience in a senior management position with a proven track record in fundraising • Appreciation of and commitment to Israel, Jewish values and Jewish life • Degree/diploma or equivalent in Education, Social Work, Business, Marketing or related field • Residency in the greater Windsor area required; the Federation will assist qualified candidates with Canadian status Salary: $110,000 to $135,000 CAD, commensurate with experience, plus benefits. Priority given to applications received by August 31, 2026.