Program and Communications Director

Program and Communications Director for Shaare Zedek Congregation

Shaare Zedek Congregation seeks a charismatic, creative, and dedicated Program and Communications Director to design and implement programming that connects current and potential members to the congregation, to the community, and to one another. This role is central to the operation and engagement of the synagogue community. We seek an individual who loves working with people of all ages, from all demographics, and from all walks of life. The Program Director will actively work to foster a welcoming and vibrant culture of inclusivity in the congregation.

Reports to : Executive Director in cooperation with the Senior Rabbi.

Status : Full-time, Salaried. Requires flexibility for evenings, weekends, Jewish holidays, and Shabbatot.

Key Responsibilities (Programming, Engagement, and Community Building)

1. Program Design, Management, and Execution

• Design and Implement Programs : Plan and execute diverse and engaging programs for all demographics, including social, cultural, educational, interfaith, and community-wide events.
• Create Meaningful Experiences : Design events and activities that meet the needs of a diverse congregation, engaging members intellectually, spiritually, and socially. Programs should offer opportunities to learn, to play, and to interact.
• Oversight and Administration : Manage the congregation’s programming portfolio and calendar in coordination with other staff and leaders. Responsibilities include providing high-quality logistical support, marketing, and outreach.
• Financial Oversight : Manage event and program revenue and expenses as requested.
• Evaluation : Assess and summarize program effectiveness and member feedback for professional staff and lay leadership.
• Innovation : Track trends in Jewish programming and member engagement and bring fresh, innovative ideas to inspire the community. Stay abreast of modern expressions of Judaism’s enduring values.

2. Member Engagement and Community Connection

3. Collaboration and Leadership

Qualifications and Experience

Education and Experience

Skills and Attributes

Compensation and Application

Compensation & Benefits : Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, consistent with leadership roles in nonprofit organizations. Benefits typically include paid time off, health / dental / vision insurance, retirement plan, and possible professional development allowance, and congregation membership.

To Apply : Please submit your résumé and cover letter detailing your experience in program development and community engagement and explaining why you are the right fit for this role.

PLEASE EMAIL YOUR APPLICATION WITH COVER LETTER DIRECTLY TO :

Billy Booth - Executive Director

Email : billy@shaarezedek.ca

Shaare Zedek Congregation is committed to diversity, accessibility, and inclusion and is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on legally protected characteristics, though it is the policy of many congregations that certain senior positions may require filling by persons of the Jewish faith as a bona fide occupational qualification.

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