Executive Director in Toronto

Beth David Congregation is a dynamic Egalitarian Conservative Congregation in Toronto. It provides a place of worship, study and gathering for all age groups, including seniors and young families. For over 20 years, the Montessori Jewish Day School has been housed on the Beth David property.

The Opportunity: As Executive Director, you will engage and build collaborative relationships with members, office staff, and the clergy team to grow for future sustainability and expansion as we continue to meet the needs of our Jewish community within Beth David and the community at large.

The key responsibilities will include:

• Organizational Leadership: Collaborates with the clergy team, supports the Board on its strategic plan, and energizes employees to help the growth efforts of the synagogue.
• People Management: Ensures appropriate staff are recruited, developed, and empowered while establishing high-quality service to members.
• Programming & Membership: Oversees various committees in developing, implementing, and supporting high-quality programs and ensures effective record-keeping practices for memberships and events.
• Communications: Implements and maintains an effective communications strategy that provides current, relevant, and timely information to members and external audiences.
• Information Technology: Computer proficient, maximizing existing technologies for efficiency and safeguarding confidential records with appropriate security systems.
• Fundraising & Outreach: Oversees and supports fundraising campaigns, membership engagement, helps identify donors, and seeks ways to promote shul activities externally.
• Financial Management: Oversees all expenses, including custodial staff and third-party suppliers, as well as revenue collection in line with the annual budget cycle.
• Building and Property Management: Responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the property to ensure a reliable environment for members and staff.

What the successful candidate will need to qualify:

• You will thrive in a diverse, dynamically changing environment by skillfully managing priorities and displaying adept problem-solving capability.
• Strong administrative skills to ensure an efficient office operation with knowledge of accounting and a sound understanding of technological operating systems; knowledge of Shulcloud is considered an asset.
• Related experience in a managerial or supervisory capacity.
• A welcoming personality with membership engagement skills.
• Self-motivated and goal-oriented, with a collaborative mindset to work with diverse parties both inside and outside the synagogue.
• Skilled communicator, both written and oral, to provide clarity and understanding for staff, clergy, and members alike.
• Presents a professional disposition and on-site presence that reflects the culture and image of the synagogue.
• A futuristic strategic perspective on growth opportunities and potential to create and shape community growth within Beth David.
• A mindset that deeply understands the value and importance of people and engages, empowers, and inspires others.
• Possesses a team orientation, working seamlessly with the staff, clergy team, the President/Board, the Montessori Jewish Day School, suppliers, and assorted committees.

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience, with a competitive benefits package.