Executive Director: Strategic Ops for Vibrant Congregation

Sherith Israel; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherith Israel is seeking an Executive Director in Nashville to lead day‑to‑day operations, finances, and facilities. You will partner with clergy and lay leaders to steward worship, community programs, and governance, ensuring reliable systems and strong, proactive leadership.

The role requires a proactive, organized professional with 5+ years in operations/executive roles and experience with membership systems. This is an on‑site leadership position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience; nonprofit or religious org experience preferred.
• 5+ years in operations, office/business management, or executive director roles.
• Proficiency with congregant/membership systems (ShulCloud, ChaverWeb) or strong CRM skills.
• Strong financial acumen: budgeting, bookkeeping, and financial reporting.
• Excellent organizational and project management; ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proactive with initiative and ability to build processes and structure.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter able to work with clergy, lay leadership, and volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily synagogue operations, facilities, vendor relationships, and office administration.
• Serve as primary contact for congregants on operational matters.
• Implement operational policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Maintain building standards, safety, and staffing for services and events.
• Manage membership roster and dues records in the management system.
• Monitor dues billing and payments; resolve data quality issues.
• Manage member communications with committees; report trends to Board.
• Assist with budget preparation and monthly financial reporting with Treasurer.
• Oversee day-to-day bookkeeping, payroll coordination, AP/AR.
• Support and coordinate with volunteer committees; work with Rabbi on logistics.
• Build annual operations calendar for High Holidays and events.
• Coordinate logistics for High Holidays, festivals, and major events.
• Create checklists and playbooks for recurring events.
• Supervise administrative and facilities staff; recruit and evaluate as needed.
• Attend Board meetings and provide operational reports; translate priorities into actions.
• Support fundraising campaigns and donor records; assist with grant administration.

Skills

Operations management

Financial literacy

Project management

Communication skills

Self-starter

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ShulCloud

ChaverWeb

CRM software

Job description

Sherith Israel is seeking an Executive Director in Nashville to lead day‑to‑day operations, finances, and facilities. You will partner with clergy and lay leaders to steward worship, community programs, and governance, ensuring reliable systems and strong, proactive leadership.

The role requires a proactive, organized professional with 5+ years in operations/executive roles and experience with membership systems. This is an on‑site leadership position.