Executive Director
Beth El Hebrew Congregation is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcoming community. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and beyond. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race or ethnicity, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, living with disabilities, generation, socioeconomic class or veteran status. Candidates from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
Beth El Hebrew Congregation, a historic and vibrant reform synagogue in Alexandria, Virginia, seeks an experienced and dynamic Executive Director to lead and oversee management, administrative and operational functions in support of the community's continued growth and evolution. The Executive Director will represent the Synagogue with a diverse group of stakeholders, including congregants, prospective members, religious school families, clergy, lay leaders, strategic partners, education partners, vendors and others while overseeing operational budgets and the office and custodial staff.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Supervise and manage a small dedicated staff of administrative, operational and facilities professionals and outside vendors, to support all aspects of the Synagogue's operations.
- In collaboration with the Board of Directors and Executive Committee, set and execute strategies to manage finances, membership activities, facility usage and rentals.
- Partner with clergy to represent the congregation within the community and broader region.
- Lead the implementation of new technologies to improve and synchronize processes including membership recruitment and retention, communications, security, operations, facilities, membership dues collection and manage expenses, revenues, events, scheduling and staffing.
- Support our mission, social action commitment, educational priorities and religious activities.
About Beth El Hebrew Congregation (BEHC) -- established in the mid-1800s, BEHC remains one of Washington, D.C. region's preeminent reform synagogues. Beth El's community is built on Jewish values as demonstrated by the Synagogue's commitment to community, social action, education, diversity, inclusion and worship. BEHC is an energetic community with a focus on congregant engagement and community participation; and provides a safe and supportive environment where individuals are encouraged to start and/or continue their spiritual journey through exploration, education and participation.
Qualifications:
- At least 10 years of progressive experience in operations and administrative leadership roles at religious, educational or non-profit organizations, with at least five years of managing applicable functions and staff.
- Management of organization-wide financial operations, including oversight for budgeting, billing, collections and expenses.
- Proven success in deploying technology across all organization functions to streamline operations and member experience.
- Coordination of facility uses by internal and external stakeholders, and overseeing all aspects of facility rentals and events.
- Creating and implementing policies and procedures to create greater organizational efficiencies.
- Experience working across a cross-generational and diverse membership or stakeholder base.
- Ability to be innovative and try new things; self-starter.
- Experience with building and grounds management, security operations, and/or governance are preferred, but not required.
The Executive Director will be expected to occasionally work weekends, evenings, and holidays in connection with Synagogue events and activities.