Chief Executive & Community Impact Leader

Jfscinti; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Jewish Family Service of Cincinnati is seeking a visionary Chief Executive Officer to lead a mission-driven organization serving about 3,400 individuals annually through behavioral health counseling, food and emergency assistance, services for older adults, and Holocaust survivor support.

Reporting to the Board, the CEO will oversee an $11 million budget, strengthen fundraising and donor relations, drive strategic growth, build strong leadership, and elevate JFS’s visibility in both Jewish and

Job description

The Chief Executive Officer of Jewish Family Service of Cincinnati will lead a highly respected, mission driven human services organization serving approximately 3,400 individuals annually through programs that include behavioral health counseling, food and emergency assistance including a food pantry, services for older adults, and support for Holocaust survivors. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO will oversee an $11 million budget, 54 full-time employees, including a senior leadership team, while driving organizational strategy, operational excellence, financial sustainability, and community impact. Key priorities include evaluating the agency's service portfolio to determine which programs should be expanded, streamlined, or sunset; strengthening relationships with major donors, foundations, Jewish Federation of Cincinnati, the Jewish Foundation of Cincinnati, the Foundation for Cincinnati Jewish Seniors, and public funders; diversifying revenue sources amid evolving funding conditions; building organizational trust and culture through strong talent management; and increasing awareness of JFS's full range of services across both Jewish and secular communities. As the organization's chief ambassador, the CEO will partner closely with the Board to strengthen governance, deepen community partnerships, elevate the agency's visibility, and position JFS for long-term growth and relevance. The ideal candidate will bring a demonstrated track record of nonprofit executive leadership, sophisticated fundraising and financial management skills, experience leading organizational change, and the ability to build authentic relationships across a complex network of donors, board members, community leaders, staff, and service partners while advancing JFS's mission of strengthening lives and enhancing community well-being.

Join a community that cares! Jewish Family Service of the Cincinnati Area has been caring for individuals and families in the region for over 80 years through a range of social services.

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