Synagogue Executive Director
Location: Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Position: Executive Director
Organization: HAMAKOM – The Place
Location: West Hills, CA
Salary range: $175,000-$200,000 + Benefits
About HAMAKOM:
HAMAKOM, with 900+ member households, is one of the largest Conservative synagogues in the Los Angeles area, formed when the well-established communities of Temple Aliyah and Shomrei Torah Synagogue merged successfully in 2023.
HAMAKOM is on the precipice of a new era in synagogue life. We aim to reach and engage Jews of all ages in new and innovative ways.
We offer traditional and innovative services and experiences, daily minyan, a thriving community Infant/Toddler Center, an Early Childhood Center, and Religious School, a dynamic Jewish Youth Network (JYN), and opportunities for adult learning and community building.
HAMAKOM was recently selected for the Jewish After School Accelerator (JASA) program to embark upon a new after-school community childcare program, beginning with the academic year 2024-2025. The two-year old NOOK Infant & Toddler program has a waiting list while the JYN for teens continues to thrive. All of these programs are open to the greater community in the West San Fernando and Conejo Valleys.
Please visit us at www.hamakomLA.org
About the position:
HAMAKOM seeks a creative, visionary, and experienced professional to trailblaze our community from a traditional synagogue operation to a flourishing Jewish community.
The Executive Director works in partnership with the clergy, staff, Board and lay leaders to enact the HAMAKOM mission and vision.
The Executive Director oversees and manages all day-to-day operations of the organization.
This -position requires a person who is capable of multitasking with knowledge and experience to manage the development and implementation of processes and procedures.
The Executive Director must be able to develop relationships with members, potential members, Board members, and community partners.
The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors with a dotted line to Senior Clergy; manages a $6M budget, has 9 direct and 6 indirect reports in operations, finance, administration, membership, marketing and communications, fundraising, facilities management, logistics, and security.
The Executive Director is responsible for the professional development of this team.
Key responsibilities include:
Financial Management
Prepares, and manages HAMAKOM’s budget in collaboration with the Finance Committee, internal staff and outsourced accountants.
Oversees fiscal accountability and resource allocation.
Reviews, oversees, and coordinates investments with our Investment Firm.
Oversees the maintenance of all financial records and required corporate filings.
Ensures compliance with federal, state and local regulations and reporting requirements in concert with accounting services.
Ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
Oversees payroll, employee onboarding, and terminations.
Maintains appropriate insurance and manages all vendor contracts.
Manages annual commitment process.
Grant writing and management.
Board Support
Helps Provide input for HAMAKOM’s Strategic Plans to the Board, Rabbis, staff, and other key stakeholders.
Provides timely monthly and annual reports to the Board explaining current and future goals and their progress.
Oversees the creation and presentation of new policies, procedures, and programs to the Board for approval.
Is an ex officio participant at Board and committee meetings and provides guidance in creating policies and follow through with Board directives.
Operations Management
Manages the day-to-day operations of HAMAKOM.
Leads, manages, mentors and develops administrative staff.
Creates a supportive culture that attracts, retains, empowers and motivates a committed team of engaged employees and volunteers.
Provides human resources management for policies and procedures, and rules and regulations for staff training.
Manages the Development and implements policies, best practices, and procedures including health, safety and security policies.
Oversees tenant relations and facility rental policies.
Ensures accuracy of membership information, records, and reporting.
Responsible for equipment, technology, and vendor relationships.
Promotes effective information-sharing among clergy staff and the Board.
Participates in regular Board meetings, providing an Executive Director’s update.
In coordination with lay leaders, the Rabbis, and staff, develops and implements outreach, recruitment, and retention strategies to build an invested membership network.
Qualifications & Skills:
Bachelor’s Degree is required.
Experienced in Financial Management including, but limited to, Financial Reporting, Balance Sheets and Financial Statements.
Strong proficiency with Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, ShulCloud or similar.
Personalized customer service skills and ability to make people feel heard and valued.
Professional and tactful interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with a variety of personalities.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
Detail-oriented organizational skills.
Demonstrated time management and multi-tasking skills to prioritize and meet deadlines.
Grant writing experience.
Use of technology to create organizational efficiency and a connected membership community.
Synagogue experience preferred.
Salary & Benefits:
This is an exempt full-time, in-person position.
Professional development.
Medical, Dental, Vacation, Sick Pay, Secular and Religious Holidays
Salary range is $175,000-$200,000+ Benefits
Please email your resume and cover letter to jslevin123@gmail.com