Executive Director

Temple Emanu-El: Birmingham, AL

Birmingham (AL)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 95,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Job summary

Temple Emanu-El in Birmingham, AL seeks a visionary Executive Director to lead the congregation’s administrative and operational functions. This role partners with clergy, staff, and volunteers to manage business operations, finances, HR, facilities, memberships, and communications, ensuring alignment with the temple’s mission.

Reported to the Board President, the ED will guide long-range planning, fundraising collaboration, and program support, with a focus on inclusivity and service to the

Qualifications

Minimum 5-7 years of progressive leadership and management experience.
Demonstrated experience in financial oversight, budgeting, and organizational management.
Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Strong project management and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

Partner with clergy and lay leadership to implement the congregation’s mission, vision, and strategic goals.
Provide operational leadership and organizational management for all synagogue functions.
Oversee budgeting, accounting, payroll, and financial controls; coordinate annual budget prep.
Recruit, hire, supervise, and evaluate administrative and operational staff; foster an inclusive workplace culture.
Oversee facilities, memberships, communications, and program planning in alignment with governance.

Skills

Leadership

Financial oversight

Budgeting

Communication

Project management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Executive Director

2100 Highland Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35205

$85,000 - $95,000 a year - Full-time

Temple Emanu-El

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Job details

Pay

$85,000 - $95,000 a year

Job type

Full-time

Shift and schedule

Evenings as needed
Holidays

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

Parental leave
Health insurance
Retirement plan
Paid time off
Employee discount
Vision insurance
Dental insurance

Full job description

Temple Emanu-El seeks a visionary, collaborative, and strategic Executive Director to serve as the congregation’s chief administrative and operational leader. Working in partnership with clergy, lay leadership, staff, and congregants, the Executive Director is responsible for overseeing the synagogue’s business operations, financial management, human resources, facilities, membership services, communications, and long-range planning. Temple Emanu-El is Birmingham's historic Reform Jewish congregation, founded in the 1880s and serving around 600 member-family units through worship, education, community engagement, and lifelong Jewish learning. [ourtemple.org]

Reporting Relationships

Reports to the Board President.
Works closely with clergy, senior staff, committee chairs, and volunteer leadership.
Supervises administrative, facilities, operations, and support staff.

Essential Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

Partner with clergy and lay leadership to implement the congregation’s mission, vision, and strategic goals.
Provide operational leadership and organizational management for all synagogue functions.
Support board governance through planning, reporting, and policy implementation.
Lead organizational improvement initiatives and long-term planning efforts.

Financial Management

Develop and manage the annual operating budget.
Monitor financial performance and provide regular reporting to leadership.
Oversee accounting, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, banking relationships, and financial controls.
Coordinate annual budget preparation with clergy, staff, and finance committees.
Support fundraising initiatives, capital campaigns, and stewardship efforts.
Works closely with Grafman Endowment Fund for budgeting and allocations.

Human Resources

Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate administrative and operational staff.
Maintain personnel policies, employee records, and compliance requirements in conjunction with AccountingDepartment.
Foster a positive, collaborative, and inclusive workplace culture.
Administer compensation, benefits, and performance management programs.

Operations and Facilities Management

Oversee day-to-day operations of synagogue facilities and activities, in conjunction with Facilities Manager.
Manage contracts, vendors, maintenance, security, and risk management programs.
Ensure facilities are safe, welcoming, and well-maintained.
Coordinate facility usage and scheduling.

Membership and Engagement

Support membership growth, engagement, and retention efforts, in conjunction with Membership & Engagement Director.
Ensure excellent customer service for congregants, visitors, and community partners.
Oversee membership administration and database management.
Collaborate with clergy and staff to enhance congregational experiences.

Communications and Community Relations

Oversee internal and external communications strategies, in conjunction with Communications Director.
Ensure consistent messaging across digital, print, and social media platforms.
Represent the congregation in professional and community settings.
Strengthen relationships with local Jewish and civic organizations.

Program and Event Support

Partner with clergy and staff to ensure successful implementation of worship services, educational programs, holidays, lifecycle events, and special initiatives.
Oversee administrative support, logistics, and resources for congregational programming.

Governance Support

Serve as a resource to the Board of Directors and committees.
Prepare board reports, presentations, budgets, and supporting materials.
Support committee work and implementation of board decisions.
Ensure compliance with Policies & Procedures and legal requirements.

Qualifications Required

Minimum 5-7 years of progressive leadership and management experience.
Demonstrated experience in financial oversight, budgeting, and organizational management.
Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Strong project management and problem-solving abilities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and organizational management software.

Preferred

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, Finance, or related field.
Experience in nonprofit, educational, or membership organizations.
Understanding of Jewish communal life and Reform Judaism.
Experience working with boards, volunteers, and donor communities.

Core Competencies

Strategic thinking
Financial acumen
Leadership and supervision
Organizational management
Relationship building
Communication and diplomacy
Change management
Decision-making and accountability
Customer-service orientation
Mission-driven leadership

Physical and Work Requirements

Full-time exempt position.
Occasional evening and weekend hours required for services, holidays, board meetings, and special events.
Ability to move throughout the synagogue and attend community events.
Participation in major congregational celebrations and observances as needed.

Mission Alignment: The Executive Director serves as the chief operational steward of Temple Emanu-El, ensuring the congregation’s resources, people, and programs support its mission of worship, learning, service, and community while preserving its historic role as a leading Reform Jewish congregation in Birmingham.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Temple Emanu-El is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merits, and business needs.

Compensation: The salary range for this position is $85,000 - $95,000.

Pay: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

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