Executive Director

The Executive Director ensures the success of all synagogue activities by coordinating with the Executive Committee, rabbinic leadership, and membership committees, and by leading the synagogue professional staff in the planning, preparation, and execution of all synagogue efforts, programs, and events.

Community / Volunteer Engagement

• Ensure that the synagogue office is perceived by congregants as congregant-friendly—a place to go to find answers to questions, general assistance, and problem resolution.
• Extend goodwill and understanding to all individuals who interact with the synagogue in both official and unofficial capacities.
• Oversee contact for synagogue members with regard to life‑cycle events and the planning of Smachot.
• Support volunteers and work with the Rabbi, Executive Committee, and Board of Directors to infuse a culture of volunteerism and of member engagement.

Member Relations

• Serve as the point of contact for potential or new members, educating them about the functioning of the congregation, the services that can be provided, and the obligations of membership.
• Coordinate introductory meetings with professional staff as appropriate.
• Work with the Hospitality Committee to integrate new members into the synagogue community.
• Serve as a resource person for the Executive Committee, Board of Directors, and committees, and provide office assistance when necessary.
• Oversee the processing of new member applications and maintenance of accurate membership records.
• Work with members on payment plans for hardships and delinquent accounts, handling member concerns regarding these and other matters in a sensitive manner; delegate appropriately.

Communications

• Meet with the President weekly or bi‑weekly.
• Attend and staff Executive Committee and Board of Directors meetings, as well as other meetings as necessary.
• Organize and coordinate the flow of communication among professional/office staff, volunteers, and lay leadership.
• Prepare and/or review all synagogue notices, announcements, and publications.
• Oversee synagogue and communal events placed in the weekly announcements, newsletters, flyers, list serves, and in local media.
• Coordinate dissemination of digital and printed synagogue news (i.e., announcements, emails, flyers, website, etc.).
• Manage and maintain external organizational relationships.

Logistics Management

• Oversee the management of the master synagogue calendar for all events, programs, Smachot, etc.
• Proactively review the calendar on an ongoing basis to manage scheduling and identify and resolve conflicts.
• Work with Vice Presidents to plan out programming, contribute ideas, and offer support in terms of defining dates, costs, space availability, and other programming logistics.
• Oversee interface with synagogue members for life‑cycle events and other needs.

Office / Operations Management

• Manage oversight of office and maintenance staff day‑to‑day tasks including all HR functions (i.e., job descriptions, schedules, reviews, contracts).
• Communicate updates on all status changes (i.e., salary, performance, job description changes, etc.) of office/maintenance staff with President and VP‑Administration.
• Employment decisions for office and maintenance staff are to be made collaboratively by the President, VP‑Administration, and Executive Director.

Finance

• In collaboration with the Treasurer and Finance Committee, maintain financial oversight of: Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable; Member Accounts; Payroll; P&L Statements; Purchasing / Contracting / Insurance; Budget planning and formulation.
• Work with VP’s to develop an annual budget for their centers; provide guidance on best practices to ensure events are funded and VP’s know how much they have to spend on each event.
• Work with VP’s on any major adjustments/deviations from the initial annual budget plan.

Development

• Coordinate with VP‑Development to ensure membership donation requests are appropriately spaced throughout the year.
• Collaborate on operating budget fundraising efforts – programs, SIRs, publications, gifts, community‑wide projects.
• Assist in the execution of annual and ad‑hoc development activities.
• Fundraise for capital and other large‑scale projects.
• Provide summary data of past years’ fundraising sources and amounts to VP Development and advise VP Development on potential donors.
• Oversee administrative aspects of large‑scale development efforts, such as the banquet, high holiday seating, and appeals.

Large‑Event Management

• Work with lay leadership (VP’s, Board, Members) on all major programming initiatives including High Holidays coordination (with VP‑Ritual), banquet (with VP‑Development and Banquet Chairs), large Shabbatonim and/or Scholar‑In‑Residence Shabbatot (with VP‑Limmud Torah).
• Coordinate all routine annual programming (Purim Seudah, Pre‑Pesach lunch, Yom Ha’Atzmaut barbecue, etc.) with volunteer support.
• Ad‑hoc programming in conjunction with the Rabbi and/or Vice Presidents (i.e., Winter Kollel, summer lecture series, Elul lecture series, etc.).

Building Maintenance

• Responsible for setting a proactive maintenance and repair schedule for all building systems and functions, including but not limited to landscaping, HVAC, plumbing, caulking, painting, duct work, mold removal, storm water retention pond.
• Manage and oversee all major repairs/replacement initiatives and consult with the VP‑Administration when appropriate.
• Set appointments/meet with contractors, obtain competitive quotes and input from member experts to present proposals to the board.
• Work with vendors on planning of projects to completion.

Minimum Education Required

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• 3‑5 years of experience in synagogue administration strongly preferred; experience in Jewish non‑profit organizations may be considered in lieu.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, along with strong interpersonal abilities that foster a welcoming culture of volunteerism, and demonstrate a desire to serve as the public face of the synagogue, while bridging volunteers and staff.
• Superior customer relationship management and organizational skills and experience.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with all members of the synagogue staff, synagogue members, synagogue lay leaders, and other parties.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and a record of managing team‑oriented relationships.
• Ability to manage staff with frequent changes in departmental priorities, while also functioning as an individual contributor.
• Ability to recognize necessary changes in priority of tasks and allocation of resources, and act upon them as required to meet workload demands.
• Must possess strong organizational and analytical skills in order to identify and resolve problems using sound judgment and effective communication.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office; experience with ShulCloud preferred.

Working Conditions

• Must be able to thrive in a fast‑paced, multi‑customer environment, with conflicting needs that may be stressful.
• May warrant varied and/or extended hours, with changes in workload and priorities to keep pace with office needs.
• Must be able to manage multiple workplace demands and set realistic and attainable priorities.
• Must often convey detailed, important spoken instructions to others accurately and quickly.
• Must have the ability to receive and understand detailed critical information through oral and/or written communication.
• This position requires regular on‑site work.

Salary: $80,000‑$125,000/year

To Apply: Please submit a resume, cover letter, and references to .

For More Information, please contactkmsynagogue.org

Location: Silver Spring, MD

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