Executive Director

About the role

The Executive Director role at Temple De Hirsch Sinai (TDHS) is a unique opportunity to serve as the administrative leader for a thriving organization. The incoming ED will be smart, kind, and thoughtful, as well as a warm, highly visible, and outgoing presence within the community. You will have the opportunity to address the diverse needs of the Jewish community and play a pivotal role in advancing the TDHS mission as a cornerstone of civic life in the Pacific Northwest region. Working closely with the Senior Rabbi, the ED will lead TDHS through an exciting development phase, shaping the future of the 2 campuses (Seattle and Bellevue).

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning:

  • Collaborate with clergy, the Preschool Director, the Education Director, and the Board to operationalize TDHS's mission and strategic plan, translating it into operating plans for administrative departments.

• Facilities & Technology Management:

  • Ensure the operations, maintenance, and security of TDHS's two campuses, cemetery, and mausoleum in the Queen Anne neighborhood and several pieces of real estate with unrealized income potential.
  • Oversee the system health of operational software including ShulCloud, Paylocity and a future modernization of accounting software.

• Board Engagement:

  • Liaison between the Board and TDHS's operations, ensuring consistent implementation of governance processes.
  • Highly relational and communicative leadership style with a strong commitment to inclusive decision-making in partnership with a hands-on, deeply engaged board and high-value volunteers.
  • Collaborative and transparent approach, especially with the Finance Committee and broader board leadership, demonstrating a strong sense of urgency, shared accountability, and openness in both strategic and operational conversations.

• Education Support:

  • Collaborate with the Senior Rabbi, Preschool Director, and Director of Education to support supplementary religion schools, preschool, and adult education programs in areas such as marketing, enrollment, family relations, facilities, operations, payroll, and human resources.

• Community Outreach & Awareness:

  • Understand generational dynamics and effectively engage members of all generations, from long-time members to younger families.
  • Cultivate and maintain relationships with community organizations to benefit TDHS's membership and enhance the organization's reputation and presence in the greater Seattle/Bellevue/Mercer Island Jewish community and the broader Puget Sound region.
  • Actively engage and build trust-based relationships with members, prospective members, volunteers, and donors. Be a frequent, warm, and welcoming presence at services, community events, and programs.
  • Serve as an ambassador for TDHS, forging strong personal connections within and beyond the congregation to foster a deeply relational and inclusive culture.
  • Keep the TDHS community informed about relevant events and developments, ensuring timely and effective communication.
  • Passionate about using technology to boost organizational efficiency and unite the membership community.

• Leadership:

  • Oversee 30+ full-time and part-time employees across various departments, including operations, finance, administration, membership, marketing, communications, fundraising, facilities management, logistics, and security.
  • Ability to establish a "tone at the top" and exemplify the synagogue's values and mission, fostering a mission-driven culture throughout the organization.
  • Exceptional flexibility to effectively manage multiple tasks and handle unforeseen matters inherent in congregational life, amplified by our two-campus, multi-rabbi operation, religion school, and preschool.
  • Bring modern management techniques and skills to our historic congregation.
  • Careful, compassionate leader who prioritizes the mission and collaborates effectively with clergy.
  • Lead with heart and presence, prioritizing strong relationships with clergy, lay leaders, congregants, and staff.

• Budgeting and Financial Management:

  • Complete the annual budget process in a timely aligned with the TDHS fiscal calendar.
  • Oversee operations within budgetary guidelines.
  • Provide oversight of the annual audit process, led by the Finance Director.
  • Work with a volunteer to identify and apply for relevant grant opportunities.

• Security Oversight:

  • Maintain strong security measures for physical locations and online platforms. Collaborate with law enforcement and security consultants and effectively communicate security provisions and risks to the Board and membership.

Compensation and benefits

The Executive Director position offers a salary range of $165,000-$225,000 DOE annually and 100% employer-paid health, vision, and dental for the employee. It also offers all secular holidays off, Nata Membership, an allowance for professional development, a 401k with a 5% match after 1 year, and a relocation package.

To Apply

Temple De Hirsch Sinai has retained the services of Scion Executive Search, a national executive search firm specializing in mission-driven organization recruitment, to assist in conducting this important search. Please apply with your resume and cover letter formatted in Microsoft Word for immediate consideration via https://scionstaffing.com/job/13357.