Executive Director
Company: The Union for Reform Judaism
Location: Sacramento
Posted on: October 16, 2024
Job Description:
Congregation B'nai Israel is a vibrant, growing community in the
heart of Sacramento, California where people of diverse backgrounds
experience the joy and beauty of Jewish life. Our congregation of
over 600 households is multi-generational, multi-cultural,
egalitarian, and inclusive. We offer a broad range of religious
services and educational, social, and cultural programs for all
ages. B'nai Israel is widely recognized in the community for our
commitment to social action.Position SummaryThe Executive Director
(ED) manages all aspects of CBI's administrative, financial, and
business operations consistent with the synagogue's vision,
mission, and values. Responsibilities include human resource
management, budget development and financial management,
information technology and facility maintenance and improvement,
congregational communications, and physical and online security.
The ED attends meetings of the Board of Trustees and Executive
Committee and provides support to congregational committees. The
position reports to the Board regarding all financial, facility and
budget matters of the congregation and to the Senior Rabbi on
matters related to the congregation's spiritual, religious, and
educational functions. The President, Vice President for
Administration, and Senior Rabbi will work with the ED to set
annual goals and benchmarks for the ED position no later than
January 15th of each year. This is a full-time position that
includes some evening and weekend hours.Duties and Responsibilities
Include:Personnel
- In coordination with the Vice President for Administration,
hire, train, and supervise administrative, facilities, and security
personnel.
- Contract with and oversee outside contracted personnel.
- In consultation with the Vice President for Administration,
establish and interpret personnel policies and procedures as
necessary.
- Coordinate with the clergy, other staff, lay leaders, and
volunteers to ensure that their administrative needs are met.Budget
Development and Financial Management
- In coordination with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and the
Budget Committee, develop annual budget proposals for the operating
and capital budgets.
- Oversee the expenses and income of the congregation consistent
with the congregation's budget and financial policies and make
recommendations for policy and procedure changes as necessary.
- Work with staff and the CFO to maintain accurate financial
records and prepare accurate and timely financial statements.
- Maintain and monitor effective internal financial
controls.
- Supervise the preparation of invoice statements for synagogue
members and acknowledgements for donors, and see that members are
properly billed for dues and other charges and are making timely
payments.
- Work with fundraising volunteers in planning and execution of
the congregation's fundraising campaigns and provide advice and
administrative support to meet the fundraising goals of the
congregation.Information Technology and Facilities
- Oversee information technology and audiovisual needs, including
software and hardware needed for streaming and online services and
events.
- In consultation with the Vice President for Facilities and the
Facilities Committee, manage the security, maintenance,
cleanliness, and timely repair of all CBI facilities.
- Ensure the proper care of religious ritual items, in
consultation with the Senior Rabbi and the Religious Practices
Committee.
- Direct safety and security practices: evaluate, develop and
maintain the synagogue's security systems, hire or contract with
security personnel as needed, and serve as the synagogue's liaison
to local entities (e.g., police department).Operations
- Work to establish policies that support the long-term
operational health of the congregation.
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the Temple office,
including the maintenance of regular office hours and accurate
congregational membership and related records and databases.
- Oversee procedures for calendaring and scheduling, facilities
rental, supply purchasing, etc. as necessary, and make
recommendations for revision to related policies to the Board, as
applicable. Resolve conflicts between competing requests consistent
with facility use policies.Board of Trustees
- Ensure that Board members are informed of upcoming Board
meetings.
- Serve as a resource person providing expertise to the
President, Executive Committee and other committees of the Board of
Directors.
- Attend Board of Trustees and Executive Committee meetings and
provide monthly reports on operational issues.Communications
- Supervise communications staff and oversee production of the
Chadashot, Koleinu, and the Temple website.
- Create, write, and edit other such publications as the Board of
Directors deems necessary.
- Oversee general publicity and the production of all High Holy
Day communications.Other Duties
- Serve as a welcoming first point of contact for potential new
members, and for members seeking assistance with their membership
commitments or other matters.
- Assist members holding events at CBI (such as weddings and
parties) to facilitate their rental and use of CBI facilities and
other resources available to members.
- Recruit, place, and supervise administrative volunteers when
needed.
- Monitor insurance policies and recommend changes as
needed.
- Seek out opportunities for grants and coordinate their
preparation and submission.
- Implement and oversee other policies and carry out such other
duties as are necessary for the smooth and effective operation of
the synagogue and/or that have been assigned by the Rabbi or
President.QualificationsUnderstanding and respect for Jewish
tradition, religious practices and the Jewish calendar is
necessary, as is having professional composure, sound judgment, and
the ability to maintain strict confidentiality. Reliability,
responsiveness, excellent follow-through, efficiency, and
timeliness are also especially important, as are routinely showing
great attention to detail, and having good humor and a sense of
fun.Qualified candidates will have excellent customer service,
employee management, financial management and organizational
leadership skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects at
once. They must be organized, enthusiastic, self-directed, detail
oriented, flexible, and highly motivated with excellent written and
oral communication, interpersonal and computer skills. Qualified
candidates will need to work closely and cooperatively with our
clergy, staff, members, prospective members, lay leaders, and
volunteers.In addition to the above, qualified candidates must be
fully proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook,
Power Point). Knowledge and experience with ShulCloud (our
synagogue membership database system) or other membership database
systems preferred, as is the ability to learn quickly and become
proficient with customized database software. Knowledge of
QuickBooks, or the ability to learn how to use it, is also
necessary.Salary Range$100,000-$110,000, commensurate with
experience, plus vacation, health, and retirement benefits. Contact
CBI atcbiboard@bnais.com for further information.
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