Temple Emanuel is the largest synagogue in Phoenix’s Southeast Valley. We are a thriving hub of communal life, and a proud member of the Union for Reform Judaism.
Temple Emanuel is hiring a Managing Director to lead its operations. The successful candidate will be a leader: professional, personable, experienced, and well organized. They will join both a team and a community of caring people, dedicated to the values of Reform Judaism and to supporting active Jewish life in our corner of the world. Our workplace is friendly and supportive.

Temple Emanuel is a community of over 300 families. Our operation centers on caring for congregants through all the stages of life, Shabbat and Holy Day observance, and a bustling Religious School. A full schedule of classes, events, and meetings fills our week and our building. The Yad B’Yad Children’s Center, an early childhood education program, also operates out of Temple Emanuel.

Temple Emanuel’s Managing Director is a member of the Senior Staff. He or she supports the overall mission of the congregation and all programming ensuring the efficient operation of fiscal, facilities, administrative, communication and logistical functions. Temple Emanuel’s Managing Director should be a capable manager, able to make sound business decisions and run an office that supports the larger work of our synagogue. He or she should be an experienced supervisor and a fine communicator. To succeed, our Managing Director will be able to create and sustain systems, direct and support volunteers, and possess excellent customer service skills. Budgetary skills are necessary. Our Managing Director will interface with counterparts at other local organizations, and will have responsibility for event planning and strategic fundraising.

Required Experience and Skills:
• 5 years’ experience in project management, office management, and staff supervision
• Superior interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with Staff, Congregants, Clergy,
Board Directors, Tenants, and Vendors in a positive and professional manner, exercising
confidentiality as appropriate
• Experience in overseeing facility management and maintenance
• Ability to prioritize competing needs and tasks
• Excellent organizational Skills
• Fiscal responsibility
• Awareness of trends in the nonprofit and faith-based sectors • Excellent judgement,
flexibility, and resourcefulness; forward-looking and deadline oriented
• Proficient with MS Office, including Excel
• Experience with customer relationship management and/or membership management
software and comfort learning new technology platforms
• Experience with multi-access platforms e.g. Zoom
• Manage the public face of the Synagogue for the press and community when needed
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required for committee meetings and events
• Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university
• Background in Jewish knowledge and/or Temple administration preferred

Even as we see to daily operations, we’re looking forward to improving our organization and preparing ourselves for the Jewish future.
If you are a leader looking to run a significant Jewish institution in beautiful and affordable Phoenix, please contact us.

This is a full time job, with full benefits. Competitive salary.

Temple Emanuel of Tempe provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.