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Full Time

Chief Operating Officer

Congregation Agudath Israel 20 Academy Road , Caldwell NJ


Congregation Agudath Israel in Caldwell, New Jersey is seeking a dynamic individual to lead the institution as its Chief Operating Officer during an exciting transitional time in its 100 year history. As our thriving 825+ family center for Jewish communal life welcomes a new Senior Rabbi, we seek to build on past success and begin to envision and develop a plan for the future.

We are looking for a high performing individual with strong executive skills who is driven to make a positive impact on our vibrant community. An innovator with the ability to work across the organization strategically to recognize opportunities, impact improvement and enhance teamwork. This role requires character, insight, and a drive to continuously ensure the best for the congregation.

The ideal candidate is:

A relationship builder with team management and supervision skills
Committed to working in deep collaboration with the Senior Rabbi to design and realize the future vision of the synagogue
An effective partner with lay leaders, particularly the executive committee and board of trustees, to ensure fiscal responsibility and long-term development opportunities
Able to lead operations including facility management, finance and accounting, fundraising, marketing, budget management, programming, communications, talent and development
Tech and social media savvy with strong communication skills
Able to encourage engagement throughout the community and build a customer service culture to ensure congregants have easy access to caring and knowledgeable resources
Flexible and willing to be a hands on team player
Committed to the mission of sustaining Jewish community

The ideal candidate has:

A minimum of 5+ years relevant work experience
Familiarity with community-based and/or membership organizations
Proven managerial and overall business operations experience
Knowledge of organization functions including finance, accounting, communications, personnel, facilities, and security

Salary commensurate with experience

Interested candidates should email a resume and cover letter to resumes@agudath.org

Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree Required and 6-9 years of experience.