DESCRIPTION
Principal Duties:
I. Operations: The CBE Executive Director manages all operations throughout the congregation.
As Financial Manager, the Executive Director leads all aspects of the congregation’s finances, including budgeting, financial operations, investments and developing financial reports; works in concert with Accounting Manager.
As Facilities Manager, the Executive Director oversees synagogue facilities including event scheduling, building maintenance, repair, and renovation, as well as facility and grounds security, working closely with outsourced resources.
As Strategist, the Executive Director works to establish policies that support the long-term operational health of the congregation including fiscal matters, volunteer development, communication needs, and staffing requirements.
As Team Leader/Human Resources Manager, the Executive Director oversees all staff members, providing structure, supervision, and support.
As Governance Leader, the Executive Director ensures that operations are conducted in accordance with the synagogue’s constitution and by-laws.
II. Resource to Board of Directors/Synagogue Committees/Rabbi
The Executive Director acts as ex officio member of the Board of Directors, providing assistance and guidance as required; additionally, acts as liaison to auxiliaries, and standing and ad hoc committees to ensure both coordination and adherence to policies and programming across all groups.

III. Face of the Congregation
The Executive Director fosters a warm and caring environment for congregants, lay leaders, volunteers, staff, potential members and visitors. Beyond the Beth Emeth community, the Executive Director helps to establish cooperative relationships with other area synagogues, community groups, and organizations.
As Advocate, the Executive Director develops knowledge of and familiarity with congregants to support the Board of Directors and Committee Chairs.
As Communicator, the Executive Directors provides oversight to synagogue publications, website, social media tools and other written media in concert with the Communications Manager.
As Advisor, the Executive Director appreciates the Jewish values that are foundational to the congregation and works with the clergy to ensure those values are reflected in synagogue operations and programming.

Qualities:
A successful candidate will be able to:
work collaboratively with members of the congregation, volunteers and staff
operate with a high degree of integrity
demonstrate excellent interpersonal communications skills
show an appreciation for religious tradition generally and Jewish rituals and holidays specifically
multi-task
maintain flexibility and good sense of humor when unplanned or difficult situations arise
use technology to work smarter not harder
comfortable with and knowledgeable about Jewish ritual

Compensation and Benefits:
Competitive

References: Required

HOW TO APPLY:
Submit cover letter and resume to resumes@bethemeth.org