Executive Director

Community Leadership & Relationship Building

• Serve as the public face and primary spokesperson for Tikkun Ha-Ir, representing the organization at community events, meetings, and collaborative initiatives
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Jewish organizations, community partners, funders, congregations, volunteers, and civic leaders.
• Strengthen partnerships that advance the organization’s mission and expand its impact

Fundraising & Resource Development

• Responsible for annual fundraising efforts, including individual donor cultivation and stewardship.
• Identify, write, and manage grant opportunities.
• Work with the Board of Directors to develop and implement fundraising strategies.
• Build a culture of philanthropy that inspires investment in Tikkun Ha-Ir’s mission.

Program & Mission Advancement

• Oversee Tikkun Ha-Ir’s programs and initiatives, including food justice, volunteer engagement, educational programming, and civic engagement efforts.
• Collaborate with staff, volunteers, and partners to evaluate and strengthen programs.
• Ensure organizational activities align with the mission, values, and strategic priorities.

Organizational Leadership & Operations

• Manage day-to-day operations of the organization.
• Supervise staff, consultants, interns, and volunteers.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and mission-driven organizational culture.
• Ensure compliance with nonprofit best practices.

Financial Stewardship & Board Partnership

• Work closely with the Treasurer and Board to develop and monitor the annual budget and monthly financial reports.
• Maintain the financial health and sustainability of the organization.
• Provide regular reports and updates to the Board of Directors.

What We’re Looking For

• Deep knowledge of Jewish values, traditions, and communal life.
• Passion for community building, social justice, and service.
• Experience in nonprofit leadership, community organizing, fundraising, education, or related fields.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience managing projects, volunteers, staff, or teams.
• Proven ability of fundraising, donor engagement, and grant writing.
• Experience in building relationships across diverse communities.
• Familiarity with the Milwaukee community and nonprofit landscape.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and collaboration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Masters in Nonprofit Management, Public Policy, Community Leadership or related field highly desirable
• Three or more years of nonprofit, community, educational, congregational, or related leadership experience.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Why Join Tikkun Ha-Ir?

• Lead a respected Jewish social justice organization with more than two decades of community impact.
• Build relationships across Milwaukee’s Jewish and civic communities.
• Work alongside dedicated volunteers, board members, and community partners.
• Help shape the future of Jewish civic engagement, service, and justice work in Milwaukee.
• Flexible hybrid work schedule
• Paid time off
• Home office stipend
• Professional development opportunities
• Meaningful and mission-driven work

Benefits

• Flexible hybrid work schedule
• Paid time off
• Home office stipend
• Professional development opportunities
• Meaningful and mission-driven work

To Apply

• Please submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@thi-milwaukee.org with the subject line ‘Executive Director’ Application.
• Anticipated start date is September 1, 2026.

About Tikkun Ha-Ir and WIVEC

• Tikkun Ha-Ir is a Jewish social justice organization, which engages the local Jewish community to be active, thoughtful residents of the Milwaukee area and is currently focussing on voter engagement.
• TIkkun Ha-Ir (THI) is seeking two motivated, community-driven individuals to serve as Sunday Organizers for the Neighborhood Pop-Up Project in Milwaukee.

Position Overview

• The Neighborhood Pop-Up Project brings voter registration and education resources directly to Milwaukee residents each Sunday from August 30-November 10 (10 Sundays total-4 hour shift each Sunday).
• Organizers will lead pop-up events, support volunteers, and serve as a welcoming, nonpartisan presence for voters of all backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Help lead and coordinate Neighborhood Pop-Up events at Milwaukee-area community locations each Sunday August 30 – November 1.
• Bring tables and materials to area events, with set up and clean up
• Staff resource tables and engage community members — especially reluctant or first-time voters — in a welcoming, nonpartisan, and respectful manner
• Support and assist volunteers throughout each event
• Assist community members with voter registration verification and new registration on-site
• Distribute voter education materials including flyers, stickers, magnets, and other outreach items
• Communicate with professional staff before and after events as needed

Qualifications

• Commitment to civic engagement, voting rights, and community service
• Warm, approachable presence with the ability to engage respectfully with people of diverse backgrounds and perspectives — including reluctant or politically conflicted voters — without expressing personal opinions
• Reliable and punctual — must be available for 10 Sundays from August 30-November 10
• Prior experience in organizing, canvassing, or community outreach is a plus, but not required
• Must be willing to complete THI training on voter engagement and nonpartisan values