EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Chevy Chase, Maryland

Temple Shalom

Temple Shalom is a vibrant inclusive Reform synagogue located in the Washington D.C. area, with 400+ member households, a 250+ student religious school, and a thriving Early Learning Center (ELC). Led by our innovative and dynamic clergy, music and education teams, and Board of Trustees, Temple Shalom celebrates the unique journey of each of our families and members.

Position Description

The Executive Director serves to provide implementation of the strategic operational and financial vision for Temple Shalom and ensure the smooth operations of Temple Shalom with a commitment to embracing, upholding and modeling Reform Jewish values. The Executive Director is a key member of Temple Shalom’s leadership team, a critical partner of the Board of Trustees, Senior Rabbi, and other clergy and staff, and is entrusted with maintaining and growing the diverse and vibrant culture of the Temple Shalom community. The successful candidate will have strong leadership, organizational and communications skills, fiscal stewardship, human resources management, a track record of innovative problem solving, and the ability to collaborate well with the Board, clergy and staff, members, volunteers, and the wider Jewish and non-Jewish community.

Key Responsibilities

Operations
Manage the day-to-day operations of the Temple including
Oversee all aspects of the building’s operations, ensuring that the building, grounds, and equipment are well maintained, licensed and are used in flexible ways to meet the religious, educational and programmatic needs of the congregation
Oversee the acquisition and maintenance of new and current technology
Manage facilities, personnel, security, vendors, and utility contracts, including rental of Temple facilities to the congregation and outside community
Work closely with the Buildings & Grounds and Capital committees on facility maintenance and capital improvement projects including a planned capital campaign and building renovation

Administrative/Human Resources Management
Supervise, manage and evaluate the performance of staff
Supervise human resources management, either directly or through a vendor
Provide administrative and logistical support and staffing as required for the smooth running of all programming
Attend Board, Executive Committee and committee meetings as appropriate

Financial Management
Ensure sound financial management including appropriate financial systems and controls to ensure legal compliance, integrity and transparency
Oversee all financial operations in partnership with the Treasurer
Oversee all financial support and fundraising activities
Partner with staff and lay leaders to create and manage the budget, providing regular reports to the Board

Development//Membership/Communications
Oversee support for membership functions including existing members and increasing membership
Oversee development and implementation of marketing activities
Manage Temple communications, publications, and publicity, including website and supervision of social media

Qualifications

Five or more years’ successful experience leading or in senior management of a faith-based organization, membership organization, association, not-for-profit organization or business
Experience with a membership-based organization and in a Jewish congregation or other Jewish communal organization preferred
Ability to work in a collaborative and sacred partnership with Board of Trustees, Senior Rabbi, other clergy and staff, and volunteers
A high level of personal initiative, responsibility, discretion, and good judgment
Demonstrated track record as a problem solver skilled at guiding, overseeing, and implementing innovative solutions
Outstanding interpersonal, management, organizational, and written and oral communications skills
Proven track record managing staff and human resource management
Proficient at financial management including understanding financial statements and ensuring that fiscal controls and procedures are in place and followed
Proficient with technology tools and ability to understand and manage new technology
Familiarity with social media and ability to supervise/manage on-line presence, video streaming and conferencing software
Strong knowledge of Jewish holidays, rituals, and customs
Ability to work periodic evenings and weekend hours as needed to attend worship services, events, religious school, Board meetings, relevant committee meetings and other programs.

Statement on Hiring Qualifications

Frequently cited statistics show that women and people of underrepresented groups apply to jobs only when they meet 100 percent of the job qualifications. Temple Shalom encourages individuals to break those statistics. No candidate ever meets 100 percent of the requested qualifications. We look forward to your application.

Application and Hiring

Persons who wish to apply to be Executive Director of Temple Shalom should submit their resume and cover letter

Applications should be submitted by January 31, 2022. The successful candidate is expected to begin employment between June 1 – July 1, 2022; an earlier start date is negotiable.