Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

401(k) with employer matching

Life and disability insurance

Health savings & flexible spending

Paid time off

Job summary

National Council of Jewish Women—St. Louis seeks a visionary Chief Executive Officer to lead strategic direction, strengthen governance, and ensure financial sustainability.

You will inspire staff, volunteers, and partners to advance social and economic justice for women, children and families. The role demands a minimum of five years in senior nonprofit leadership, deep understanding of Jewish traditions, and a proven track record in diverse fundraising.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ senior management experience in nonprofit leadership.
• Strong understanding of Jewish organizations, traditions, and culture.
• Significant fund development experience with diversified funding.
• Proficiency with technology to enhance productivity, fundraising and collaboration.
• Ability to navigate conflicts and take decisive action.
• Proven advocate for nonprofit social and economic justice.

Responsibilities

• Strategize and translate mission into clear goals and sustainable operations.
• Partner with the Board for governance, oversight and leadership development.
• Lead diversified revenue and donor engagement strategies for sustainability.
• Oversee budgeting, risk management, programs, and partnerships.
• Foster a collaborative culture empowering staff and volunteers.
• Provide executive oversight of programs, advocacy and initiatives.
• Engage community partners, funders, and civic leaders.
• Strengthen national engagement and connect to St. Louis work.

Skills

Senior leadership

Strategic thinking

Fundraising

Advocacy

Governance

Team leadership

Nonprofit management

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Technology proficiency

Job description

For more than 130 years, our client, National Council of Jewish Women, has transformed Jewish values into meaningful action, advancing social and economic justice for women, children, and families. As a volunteer-driven organization at the forefront of social change, they bring together passionate members, dedicated staff, community partners, and an engaged Board to create lasting impact. Please take a look at NCJWSTL and its advocacy.

Our client is now seeking a visionary Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the organization into its next chapter of growth and possibility. Working closely with the Board of Directors, the CEO will shape strategic direction, strengthen organizational performance and financial sustainability, cultivate community trust, and inspire a talented team and hundreds of committed volunteers. With a new home, deep community relationships, and a strong foundation for the future, this is an opportunity to build on a remarkable legacy while helping define what comes next.

Best-in-Class Benefits and Culture:

Our client values their employees’ time and efforts. Their commitment to your success is enhanced by competitive compensation of $110,000 - $140,000, depending on experience, and an extensive benefits package including:

• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance provided
• Robust retirement planning: 401(k) plan available with employer matching
• Financial security: Life and disability insurance for added protection
• Flexible financial options: Health savings and flexible spending accounts offered
• Well-being and work-life balance: Paid time off

Plus, they work to maintain the best environment for their employees, where people can learn and grow with the company. They strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where everyone feels encouraged to contribute to their processes, decisions, planning, and culture.

To thrive as the CEO, you should have:

• Must have a minimum of 5 years’ senior management experience, preferably in a nonprofit environment. Brings to the job the qualities of a senior leader, including superior personnel management skills, strategic thinking, and strong leadership presence, judgment, and credibility.
• Must have an exceptional understanding of Jewish organizations, traditions, and culture, preferably in the St. Louis area.
• Significant fund development experience with emphasis on diversification of funding and building sustainability.
• Proficiency with technology and ability to work with staff and board to assess and improve productivity, fundraising and collaboration tools.
• Must be able to navigate conflict and take action even when there is disagreement.
• Proficient advocate who understands the use of advocacy in the nonprofit environment.

Your responsibilities as the CEO will include:

• Strategy: Lead organizational strategy and change, translating our client’s mission, Jewish values, and strategic priorities into clear goals, measurable outcomes, and sustainable operations.
• Leadership & Governance: Partner with the Board President and Board of Directors to ensure effective governance, fiduciary oversight, strategic focus, leadership development, and long-term sustainability.
• Financial Sustainability: Lead a diversified revenue strategy across individual giving, grants, events, corporate and foundation partnerships, planned giving, and membership engagement, while cultivating key donor relationships.
• Organizational Performance: Oversee budgeting, financial planning, risk management, resource allocation, programs, partnerships, and The Resale Shop to ensure strong stewardship, mission alignment, financial sustainability, and measurable impact.
• People & Culture: Build and lead a collaborative, accountable culture that empowers staff and volunteers with the direction, resources, feedback, and authority needed to succeed.
• Programs & Advocacy: Provide executive oversight of programs, advocacy, partnerships, and strategic initiatives to ensure they advance our client’s priorities and commitment to social and economic justice.
• Community Engagement: Serve as a visible ambassador for our client, building strong relationships with community partners, civic leaders, funders, Jewish organizations, advocacy coalitions, media, and other key stakeholders.
• National Engagement: Represent and strengthen our client’s voice and influence within their national network while connecting national priorities and opportunities to the organization’s work in St. Louis.

Help Shape What Comes Next.

If you’re a visionary, values-driven leader ready to turn a legacy of service into the next chapter of meaningful impact, our client invites you to bring your voice, experience, and leadership to the table. Join a passionate community of staff, volunteers, members, and partners working together to advance social and economic justice and create lasting change for women, children, and families.

We are an equal opportunity employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment.