Executive Director
Pearlstone Retreat Center & Campus · Reisterstown, MD · 3 wk ago
On-siteSalesFull-time
Institutional Leadership & Accountability
- 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
Philanthropy & Community Relationships
- Serve as lead staff to the Pearlstone Board, working closely with the chair and engaging all members
- Build and strengthen Pearlstone's relationship with The Associated and the broader Baltimore Jewish community
- Represent Pearlstone in key public-facing moments with the Pearlstone board, donors, retreat clients, The Associated and its agencies, and beyond
Campus Master Plan & Facilities
- Ensure facilities support guest experience, safety, accessibility, and sustainability—through outstanding maintenance systems, risk management, and planning in partnership with The Associated
- Lead the execution of the Pearlstone Campus Master Plan by maximizing the launch and impact of recently opened facilities, and driving forward the planning, construction, and integration of the next round of fully funded projects
- Collaborate with Adamah leadership, the Pearlstone board, and the Associated to look ahead towards additional master plan priorities and fundraising opportunities on the horizon
Jewish Environmental Education & Land Stewardship
- Maximize nature connection, Jewish education, and farm & land stewardship as essential Pearlstone experience
- Ensure outstanding Pearlstone programming — retreats, camps, farm-based and wilderness education, and holiday programs —in full alignment with Adamah's mission and values
- Cultivate synergy and cross promotion with the Adamah network for follow-up and ongoing engagement and impact