Chief Operating Officer

Foundation Seeks a Highly Experienced Chief Operating Officer

A well-financed Foundation operating and growing for over 25 years seeks a Chief Operating Officer to begin immediately. We are a mission-driven Foundation that abides by and honors our founding family’s commitment to nurture and sustain the unique legacy and heritage of the Jewish people through high-impact philanthropy in the United States and Israel. 

FOUNDATION AREAS OF FOCUS:

The Foundation works across the denominations.  In the US, it operates well-established leadership/educational programs that train top-tier professional (i.e., rabbis, teachers, cantors, heads of schools) and lay leaders.  We are also a significant funder of Jewish day schools and camps that educate and inspire Jewish youth and young adults to lead meaningful Jewish lives.   The Foundation partners with institutions of higher education to provide scholarships to students studying for advanced degrees in rabbinic and Jewish education.

In Israel, the Foundation has made high-impact investments in hospitals, universities and colleges and cultural institutions in peripheral communities and in the center of the country. The Foundation also supports collaboration between Americans and Israelis through science and healthcare and other shared interests. 

Our commitment to the safety and security of Israel and American Jewry is demonstrated through our support of emergency relief in Israel, Israel advocacy initiatives, and projects to combat antisemitism.

The Foundation also funds Jewish arts and culture and social welfare in the US and in Israel. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Dedicated lifetime career of working in the Jewish community in positions of increasing responsibility (e.g., executive director of a synagogue, camp director, head of a camp movement, CEO of a JCC), culminating in a long-term senior position such as CEO, COO, General Counsel or Executive Director at a major Jewish foundation
2. CPA, MBA or JD degree strongly preferred
3. Significant and ongoing managerial experience with proven ability to oversee a staff of 20 that includes administrative, legal, grants and program personnel
4. Experience in overseeing and implementing mission and policy compliance
5. Deep understanding of budgeting, human resources, and grants processes

JOB DESCRIPTION: Full-time hybrid position (3 days in NYC office)

1. Report directly to the CEO and Chair of the Board to oversee the Foundation’s governance, legal compliance, budgeting, human resources, and administrative matters
2. Supervise Foundation program and grants staff in the US and Israel
3. Interface with the Board and Executive Committees
4. Ensure compliance with mission and policy
5. Perform staff and salary reviews

COMPENSATION PACKAGE:

Commensurate with qualifications and experience, we offer a very competitive salary and top-tier benefits.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Please submit your cover letter and resume to [email protected].