Executive Director

Reporting Relationships

• Reports to the Board President.

• Works closely with clergy, senior staff, committee chairs, and volunteer leadership.

• Supervises administrative, facilities, operations, and support staff.

Essential Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Partner with clergy and lay leadership to implement the congregation’s mission, vision, and strategic goals.

• Provide operational leadership and organizational management for all synagogue functions.

• Support board governance through planning, reporting, and policy implementation.

• Lead organizational improvement initiatives and long-term planning efforts.

Financial Management

• Develop and manage the annual operating budget.

• Monitor financial performance and provide regular reporting to leadership.

• Oversee accounting, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, banking relationships, and financial controls.

• Coordinate annual budget preparation with clergy, staff, and finance committees.

• Support fundraising initiatives, capital campaigns, and stewardship efforts.

• Works closely with Grafman Endowment Fund for budgeting and allocations.

Human Resources

• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate administrative and operational staff.

• Maintain personnel policies, employee records, and compliance requirements in conjunction with Accounting Department.

• Foster a positive, collaborative, and inclusive workplace culture.

• Administer compensation, benefits, and performance management programs.

Operations and Facilities Management

• Oversee day-to-day operations of synagogue facilities and activities, in conjunction with Facilities Manager.

• Manage contracts, vendors, maintenance, security, and risk management programs.

• Ensure facilities are safe, welcoming, and well-maintained.

• Coordinate facility usage and scheduling.

Membership and Engagement

• Support membership growth, engagement, and retention efforts, in conjunction with Membership & Engagement Director.

• Ensure excellent customer service for congregants, visitors, and community partners. • Oversee membership administration and database management. • Collaborate with clergy and staff to enhance congregational experiences.

Communications and Community Relations

• Oversee internal and external communications strategies, in conjunction with Communications Director.

• Ensure consistent messaging across digital, print, and social media platforms.

• Represent the congregation in professional and community settings.

• Strengthen relationships with local Jewish and civic organizations.

Program and Event Support

• Partner with clergy and staff to ensure successful implementation of worship services, educational programs, holidays, lifecycle events, and special initiatives.

• Oversee administrative support, logistics, and resources for congregational programming.

Governance Support

• Serve as a resource to the Board of Directors and committees.

• Prepare board reports, presentations, budgets, and supporting materials.

• Support committee work and implementation of board decisions.

• Ensure compliance with Policies & Procedures and legal requirements.

Qualifications Required

• Minimum 5-7 years of progressive leadership and management experience.

• Demonstrated experience in financial oversight, budgeting, and organizational management.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.

• Strong project management and problem-solving abilities.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and organizational management software.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, Finance, or related field.

• Experience in nonprofit, educational, or membership organizations.

• Understanding of Jewish communal life and Reform Judaism.

• Experience working with boards, volunteers, and donor communities.