Title: Temple Director Reports to: Rabbi; works in collaboration with the President(s) Coordinates with: Cantor, Director of Education, Special Events Coordinator, volunteer leadership Location: Wayne, New Jersey Type: Full time (includes some Friday evenings, some Saturday mornings). Open to hybrid/flexible hours arrangements. Salary is inclusive of medical benefits, should the employee elect coverage. Start Date: As soon as possible Applications: Please send cover letter and resume to: post-66944d53b8da966011e056aa-1749152183@apply.jewishstaffing.com. Applications will be accepted, and candidates considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Skills Required: • Engaging entrepreneurial partner with excellent interpersonal skills • Effective communicator • Strong computer skills • Ability to understand and manage a budget • Persuasion/negotiation: able to encourage participation/volunteering • Organization: can create and execute key activities required to complete tasks and achieve success Relevant Experience (all ideal, but not required): • General business, operations and project management • Program development and management • Interaction with clients and/or volunteer recruitment and management • Membership acquisition and development • Working knowledge of Jewish holidays, rituals, culture and traditions • Strong skills in MS Excel, MS Office, Google Office and Zoom workplace • Managed or used database software (we use ShulCloud) • Fundraising
Core Responsibilities
Ensure processes are well defined and executed effectively across major operations, including:
• Membership
o Act as the “face” of the temple with prospective members.
o Coordinate with volunteer membership chair to promote TBT membership in the community as part of a plan to manage efforts to attract and retain members.
o Remain connected to past members.
o Oversee new member on-boarding process
o Update and maintain membership database
o Monitor and ensure successful annual enrollment process
• Fundraising
o Partner with Temple lay leaders and other volunteers to plan and manage various fundraising efforts to achieve/exceed goals
• High Holy Days
o Partner with key volunteers and staff team to:
Plan and manage ticket process, memorial books, etc.
Oversee/coordinate congregant honors (includes working with HHD chair to confirm, distribute materials, oversee on-site tracking process)
Oversee set up of facility and ensure smooth operations during entire High Holy Day cycle (e.g., parking, security, change of prayer books)
• Oversee the office staff team to ensure timely, efficient, effective operations
o Office coverage: ensure on-site team coverage of phones, membership support
o Finance oversight
Ensure monthly processes including bill payments/reports are current
Oversee annual processes including budget reports, membership invoices and tax statements are issued in a timely and accurate manner
Address arrearage in partnership with volunteer leadership
o Building operations, maintenance and security
Oversee building repairs, facility upgrades
Office coverage: ensure on-site team coverage of phones, membership support (coordinate with Event Planner and Volunteers)
Liaison to tenants - Ensure TBT is meeting contractual obligations re: facilities/access/safety.
• Work closely with Director of Education to ensure operations are working effectively including:
o Budgeting
o Registration process
Other expectations:
• We hold weekly Erev Shabbat (Friday night) Services and approximately 10 Saturday morning services and Shabbaton programs per year.
• The Temple Administrator will be part of the team that participates in Board meetings and facilitates our Shabbat experience.
• Participate in critical committee meetings (e.g., religious school, ritual, facilities)
• Ensure successful execution of other Temple Beth Tikvah activities, as requested
PLEASE NOTE: please include a cover letter explaining your interest to our search committee.