Job Opening: Executive Director
July 20, 2010
Executive Director (Portland)
FTE: Full Time
Salary: Range 42,000 – $50,000
Job Summary
Havurah Shalom is a vibrant, diverse, participatory Jewish community of 350 families, steeped in Jewish values, promoting spirituality, learning and acts of social responsibility. We are seeking a full time Executive Director. Primary duties include working as a staff liaison to the steering and finance committees and working closely with Havurah’s Rabbi, Educator and office staff. Management responsibilities include day-to-day operation of the congregation, including hiring and managing direct staff reports, overseeing personnel policies, building-related activities, financial management, e-mail marketing, technical infrastructure and content managed website. The Executive Director participates in appropriate community initiatives and activities, organizes and maintains internal and external publicity and advertising. This position also oversees communications, and Havurah’s cemetery policies and procedures. Program and religious support is provided by this position to insure the logistical aspects of preparing for religious and holiday services are complete. To apply please send a cover letter documenting how you meet the job qualifications, a current resume, and three current references to this link.
Job Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree required, with 3+ years of administrative experience.
- Demonstrated ability to manage people, facilities, and financial responsibilities.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Experience with, and passion for, working with the Jewish community.
- Self-starter with proven ability to work with a diversity of people and responsibilities.
- Experience in donor relations preferred.
- Knowledge of the local Jewish Community and congregations preferred.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, appreciation for ethnic, racial and sexual diversity, strong cultural competence and sensitivity in working with diverse populations.
- IT knowledge that would include Microsoft Office
- Good sense of humor!
Health and vacation benefits included.
Havurah Shalom is an equal opportunity employer.
Location: Multnomah County
Compensation based on experience and qualifications
This a full time job
Principals only. Recruiters please don’t contact this job poster.
Please, no phone calls about this job. For more information, see the Havurah Shalom website at: www.havurahshalom.org.
Happy Chanukah from the Steering Committee
December 10, 2009
The Light of Chanukah
A Happy Chanukah to every Havurahnik, from the Steering Committee! May the oil of latkes and sufganiyot and the light from the candles on our Chanukiyot remind us that what’s simple and pleasing is also miraculous. Enjoy this time of reconnecting—with other Havurahniks, with the inspiring stories and music of our tradition, and with all who are celebrating warmth and light this time of year!