Executive Director

JEWISH RELIEF AGENCY (JRA)
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

The Overview

The Jewish Relief Agency (JRA) is no ordinary nonprofit. Since our founding in 2000, our dedicated team of highly committed and experienced professionals and lay leaders has developed a culture of community engagement and volunteerism that has become one of the most dynamic programs in the Philadelphia region and, in fact, the country.

For nearly 25 years, JRA has been bringing together individuals of all means, ages, and backgrounds to address our community’s physical, social, and spiritual needs, satisfying our unique desire to take care of each other and do good in the world. Built on the foundation of our monthly food distribution, our programs relieve the pangs of hunger, bring meaning to our recipients and volunteers, and build a caring and connected community.

We are driven by the Jewish values of Chesed, Tzedakkah, and G’milut Chasadim. Since our grassroots founding, these core values have been our guiding light, in that we:

•  Do whatever it takes to get the job done
•  Are all both givers and receivers
•  Find new ways to solve problems 
•  Create a connected and united community
•  Treat everyone with compassion, dignity, and respect

To fulfill our mission, JRA’s volunteer base of over 10,000 volunteers pack and deliver food and critical supplies to 3,400 households each month throughout Greater Philadelphia. To learn more about JRA, please visit www.jewishrelief.org.

The Position

JRA seeks an Executive Director who will be both an inspirational steward and strategic leader, someone who understands that lifting others begins with humility and ends with impact. This leader will collaborate with and manage our Board and staff to advance our mission.

The Key Responsibilities

Strategic Vision & Leadership

•  Inspire staff, volunteers, and stakeholders to deliver JRA’s mission
•  Partner, lead, and manage the Board of Directors to strengthen governance, organizational effectiveness, and future direction
•  Supervise and manage staff
•  Oversee daily operations

Program Development & Operations

•  Provide hands-on leadership in food distributions and other initiatives
•  Manage security procedures and protocols across all programs and locations
•  When appropriate, develop processes that enhance program delivery
•  Deliver accurate program reporting and analysis

Board, Committee & Community Engagement

• Build strong relationships with Board members and lay committees
• Serve as chief spokesperson, representing JRA's mission and values
• Maintain strong partnerships with community groups, key donors, and stakeholders

Fiscal & Team Leadership

• Manage JRA’s financial stability by maintaining healthy cash flow through the implementation of fundraising strategies across various revenue streams
• Foster a collaborative culture between staff and volunteers
• Oversee all human resources, financial, and operational functions

What We Look For

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of organizational and supervisory leadership experience
• Exceptional and dynamic interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Strong financial management capabilities
• Creative thinker willing to get their hands dirty
• Tech-savvy and knowledgeable about current trends to benefit the organization
• In-depth knowledge of Jewish communities, traditions, and practices
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs and have a valid driver's license

How We Like to Work

• In small, collaborative professional and volunteer teams that prioritize service over ego
• As entrepreneurial thinkers and operators who balance innovation with tradition
• Through a lens of authentic care and empathic orientation toward service
• With an unwavering commitment to kosher standards in all programs

TO APPLY: Please e-mail a resume and cover letter explaining your interest in and qualifications for the position to [email protected].