Synagogue Executive Director in Atlanta, GA

Congregation Shearith Israel seeks a dynamic Executive Director who partners with the Senior Rabbi and Synagogue President to ensure the success of the synagogue’s vision and mission. This position reports to the President as liaison of the Board. The Executive Director manages the Administrative and Facilities departments in close collaboration with our lay leadership.

About Congregation Shearith Israel:
Congregation Shearith Israel is an egalitarian, Conservative synagogue located in Intown Atlanta. Our congregation is devoted to spiritual and religious enrichment. We are especially passionate about Jewish education and community building. At Shearith Israel, we are ritually traditional and courageously progressive. For more than 100 years, we have served the Atlanta area by providing an energetic environment for pursuing Jewish spirituality, learning, and friendship. Above all else, we strive to be a warm, welcoming community.

Job Summary/Objective:
This describes the current position and is not an employment contract. We reserve the right to modify job duties and responsibilities at any time.

Responsibilities, include but are not limited to:

Organizational Leadership:
• In cooperation with the clergy, senior staff and Board, guide operations in a manner consistent with the priorities adopted in the congregation’s By-laws.
• Foster a warm and caring environment so that congregants, potential members, lay leaders, volunteers, and staff feel welcomed, respected, nurtured, and appreciated.
• Support the work of the Board and Board committees, as needed, with sound advice, timely and accurate reports and information, and participation in deliberations.
• Develop effective and efficient management systems across the organization to track progress on key initiatives, priorities, goals, and performance metrics.
• Oversee the implementation of policies and practices, and ensure systems are in place to keep policies, operating procedures, and institutional knowledge accessible and current.
• Participate in organizational goal setting.
• Attend and participate in monthly board and executive committee meetings.

Administration:
• Lead, supervise, and inspire staff with effective team building and training, establishing clear priorities and well-defined performance and professional development goals.
• Maintain a collaborative work environment built on trust, clear expectations, and accountability that attracts, retains, and motivates an enthusiastic staff of top-quality professionals.
• Manage relationships with outside vendors and contractors.
• Expedite and troubleshoot administrative strategies.
• Serve as chief point of contact for members’ needs, questions, and concerns.
• Serve as a point of contact for all IT, telephone, alarm, printer, and office supplies vendors.

Finance:
• Manage the financial operations of the congregation, including development of the annual budget (in partnership with the Treasurer), financial planning and forecasting, accounting, and reporting.
• Maintain efficient and effective financial systems and controls and insurance reviews to safeguard the assets of the congregation.
• Support Board committees with timely, informative reporting and forecasting.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and pertinent local, state, and federal regulations.
• Oversee grant writing and submitting for funding.
• Support an upcoming Capital Campaign

Facility Management:
• Supervise the building facilities staff and hold accountable for all building maintenance issues.
• Primary point of contact for booking of synagogue space, overseeing major events, coordinate with service providers to secure that functions run smoothly.
• Primary point of contact for two tenants on the property – preschool and parsonage renter.
• Help implement a Master Facilities Plan already in progress.
• Manage vendors and contractors who perform building maintenance and repairs.
• Oversee usage and maintenance of the kosher kitchen.
• Oversee parsonage and rental properties
• Respond to/resolve building emergencies

Member Relationship Management/Programming:
• Work with the clergy, Board and lay leadership to ensure the synagogue’s membership experience is positive, welcoming and supportive
• Manage congregant relationships to support planning and executing simchas and life-cycle events.
• Implement best practices regarding membership relations
• Plan and oversee the logistics of congregational religious services and observance, with special emphasis on the High Holidays.
• Coordinate and partner in the planning, promotion, and implementation of synagogue programs with the clergy, senior staff and committees
• Provide logistical expertise that ensures operational success.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills:
• Experience supervising staff including or comparable to facilities and administrative staff.
• Capability of fostering supportive, respectful, and collaborative dynamic among staff team.
• Ability to manage the operations of the synagogue.
• Familiarity with Google Business, Microsoft office, common databases and financial software.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to multitask.
• Experience working collaboratively with staff and lay leadership.

Compensation and Benefits:
This is a full-time exempt position. CSI offers competitive vacation, maternity/paternity leave and holiday policies.
Annual Salary - $100,000 - $120,000
403b available
Medical Benefits – CSI will cover 100% of medical, dental and vision benefits
PTO – Employee is entitled to 16 days of PTO in a calendar year
Leave early on Shabbat
Full membership privileges

Hours / Time Off:
Anticipated work hours shall include business hours while the CSI office is open during weekdays. Attendance is also required during ALL High Holy Day services and at special shul functions. Employee may schedule workday absences to ensure proper work/life balance.