Executive Director | Beth David Synagogue

Jewish Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth David Congregation in Toronto is seeking an Executive Director to lead operations, governance and strategic growth. The role collaborates with clergy, staff and the Board to sustain and expand services for the Jewish community at Beth David and beyond.

The successful candidate will manage budgeting, facilities, communications, fundraising and program development, while fostering a welcoming, secure and vibrant congregation environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership experience in a nonprofit or community organization.
• Proven ability to develop strategic plans and oversee implementation.
• Strong budgeting, financial oversight and governance capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communications, with community engagement skills.
• Experience in fundraising, donor relations and event coordination.
• Team leadership and staff development, with ability to collaborate across stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide organizational leadership and collaborate with clergy, staff and Board.
• Oversee staffing, development, and high-quality member services.
• Lead programming, membership growth and event planning.
• Implement effective communications to members and external audiences.
• Manage information systems and data security, including appropriate IT policies.
• Drive fundraising campaigns, donor outreach and external engagement.
• Oversee financial management and annual budgeting processes.
• Oversee building and property maintenance to ensure a welcoming environment.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Fundraising

Communications

People management

Strategic planning

IT & security

Tools

Shulcloud

Job description

Beth David Congregation is a dynamic Egalitarian Conservative Congregation in Toronto. It contains the rich history of the B’nai Israel congregation and the Beth Am congregation. We provide a place of worship, study and gathering for all age groups, including seniors and young families. For 20 plus years the Montessori Jewish Day School is housed on the Beth David property.

The Opportunity:

As Executive Director, you will have the opportunity to 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 leadership, property management, people management and financial oversight.

Responsibilities

• 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 and establishing high quality service to members,
• Programming & Membership: oversees the various committees on developing, implementing, and supporting high quality programs as required and ensuring effective record keeping practices for memberships and events,
• Communications: Implements and maintains an effective communications strategy that provides current, relevant, and timely information to the members and external audiences,
• Information Technology: Computer proficient, maximizing existing technologies for efficiency and safeguard confidential records with appropriate security systems,
• Fundraising & Outreach: oversees and supports fundraising campaigns, membership engagement and helps to identify donors, and seeks ways to promote shul activities external,

Other Core Accountabilities

• 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: day-to-day responsibility for the maintenance of the property and 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, displaying adept problem-solving capability, with a keen ability to deploy resources effectively,
• Has 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,
• Must have a welcoming personality with membership engagement skills,
• Self-motivated and goal oriented, but 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, creating confidence, positivity and trust,
• Presents a professional disposition and on-site presence that reflects the culture and image of the synagogue,
• Has 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.