Executive Director

Temple Concord is a reform synagogue in Syracuse, NY. Founded in 1839, it is the ninth-oldest Jewish congregation in the United States. We are a religious organization where all are welcome: individuals, couples, and families; younger and older. Whether you were born or raised Jewish, are a Jew by choice, an interfaith family or same sex couple, members and staff are all valued.

Temple Concord is looking for an Executive Director to serve as chief administrative officer of the congregation. This person is responsible for the day-to-day management of Temple Concord and is accountable to the President of the congregation, on behalf of the Board of Trustees. S/he also takes direction from the Rabbi and Cantor-Education Director. The Executive Director collaborates very closely with volunteers, committee chairs and trustees and must maintain a warm, caring, and supportive relationship with congregants, employees, and officers. Principal Duties The Executive Director is responsible for assuring the performance of the following functions either personally or through support staff:

Leadership Management and Development Work in partnership with the Rabbi, Cantor and Membership Committee to create a Temple environment which fosters congregational engagement, makes members and staff feel respected and appreciated, and welcomes new members Develop and implement initiatives for membership growth, donor cultivation and increased community involvement Serve as the liaison to all Temple committees and help recruit and recognize volunteers Coordinate secretarial support to Board of Trustees, Committee Chairs, and Clergy Collaborate with and assist President and Executive Officers in preparation of monthly Board reports
Serve as liaison between Temple and the community to promote Temple Concord’s visibility and good reputation Participate in NATA (National Association of Temple Administrators) Maintain membership records, Board of Trustee minutes, policies, newsletters, and historical archival records Assure that Temple policies and procedures are followed and recommend amendments or new policies to the Board of Trustees where appropriate Attend monthly Board of Trustees meeting and committee meetings as necessary

Financial Management Develop and execute with lay leadership revenue-generating initiatives including strategic fundraising campaigns, major donor programs, endowment growth efforts and grant writing Lead efforts to identify and cultivate philanthropic opportunities including sponsorships, planned giving and special fundraising projects Engage with congregants and community stakeholders to increase donor participation and enhance fundraising strategies In coordination with Finance Committee, assist in the development, coordination and oversight of annual budget including tracking performance Monitor expenditures to help assure cost-effectiveness Maintenance and oversight of funds collected from special events and fundraising projects Assist in planning and implementation of fundraising activities Oversee membership billing which includes timely and accurate billing, account reconciliations, collections, and periodic reporting to the Finance Committee

Membership Support Work with the Membership Committee to support and manage membership retention and recruitment Provide administrative and logistical support required for the smooth running of all Shabbat, life cycle, festival and High Holy Day services, programming, and events Maintain accurate membership records and prepare membership reports for Board of Trustees Manage and supervise Temple communications, publications, and publicity, including social media Oversee the preparation and coordination of membership pledge forms, school forms, and other forms as necessary Maintain congregational calendar on Shul Cloud

Human Resources and Office Management Supervise day-to-day activities of the Temple office business operations Hire, train, and supervise office and volunteer staff Prepare payroll for all employees and maintain payroll and personnel records Manage the master employee calendar Assure that employee handbook policies are adhered to and kept up to date Oversee Temple email and customer service, including answering phones and admittance to the building Supervise purchasing of office and building supplies Provide in-house tech support to staff as needed and supervise outside technology service when needed

Building and Grounds While necessary, supervise day-today operations of Temple building, which includes hiring, training, supervision of facilities staff, including paid and volunteer staff Oversee the maintenance of the building and grounds including but not limited to inventory, custodial services, grounds keeping and event set-up Oversee the rental of the Temple building including contracts, collections, and scheduling of staff Coordinate supervision of all repair and maintenance work Obtain competitive bids and oversee contractual services including but not limited to insurance, security, and service contracts Coordinate regular reviews of security protocols with President and Clergy

Ideal Qualifications and Experience BA/BS degree preferred Minimum of 3 years of experience in a supervisory and/or management position Proven experience in fundraising, donor development and revenue generation for nonprofit organizations Demonstrated success in securing grants, developing sponsorships and managing major gift campaigns Basic computer skills including MS Word and Excel, Zoom, email systems and database management Understanding and skilled in QuickBooks a plus but not necessary Good oral and written skills Strong people skills and experience working with staff and volunteers Must be able to effectively delegate to staff Able to solve problems and answer questions from congregants, vendors, leadership, and co-workers independently Must be comfortable and able to coordinate with different levels of leadership, vendors, community institutions and other Jewish organizations Must be honest and able to maintain confidentiality when necessary Ability to work flexible hours when needed Able to understand financial statements Experience with facilities and/or event management Experience in communications and publicity
Non-profit experience with a membership-based organization a plus