Executive Director, Jewish Environmental Campus

The Associated; Reisterstown (MD); On-site; USD 145,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearlstone’s Executive Director will join The Associated Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore to lead Pearlstone’s mission, strategy, and operations. The role oversees hospitality, programming, philanthropy, and campus development, reporting to Adamah’s CEO and collaborating with the Pearlstone board and The Associated.

The position is based on-site in the Baltimore area with a focus on sustainability and impact.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years in senior leadership, including 5+ years managing department heads & multi-million dollar budgets
• Demonstrated ability to build organizational culture, staff accountability, and communication systems
• Experience working with boards, lay leaders, donors, funders, and institutional partners
• Experience navigating Jewish nonprofit landscape (familiarity with Baltimore or The Associated preferred)
• Strong work ethic, professional demeanor, and excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Recruit, retain, & develop strong talent for the Pearlstone team, and provide clear goals, planning, & communication
• Build a culture of professionalism, warmth, and shared purpose and accountability across diverse staff teams
• Ensure Pearlstone's financial sustainability through hospitality business development and increased philanthropy
• Closely manage KPIs and operational reporting to guide decisions and course corrections
• Own crisis management and emergency response planning— including safety, legal, HR, and communications
• Lead Pearlstone fundraising efforts, including solicitation, campaign support, and donor storytelling
• Personally cultivate and steward major donor relationships alongside the Pearlstone board and Adamah CEO
• Lead the execution of the Pearlstone Campus Master Plan by maximizing the launch and impact of recently opened facilities

Skills

Leadership

Fundraising

Budget management

Board relations

Hospitality operations

Strategic planning

People management

Job description

Pearlstone’s Executive Director will join The Associated Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore to lead Pearlstone’s mission, strategy, and operations. The role oversees hospitality, programming, philanthropy, and campus development, reporting to Adamah’s CEO and collaborating with the Pearlstone board and The Associated.

The position is based on-site in the Baltimore area with a focus on sustainability and impact.