Chief Executive Officer

Chief Executive Officer

Barbara and Ray Alpert JCC (Jewish Long Beach)
3801 E Willow St
Long Beach, CA 90815-1734

Principal Responsibilities:

The CEO will lead Jewish Long Beach with vision and dynamism, overseeing planning, fiscal management, staff/talent acquisition, training, development and retention, fund development and community partnerships. This role is pivotal in driving the mission and expanding impact through the implementation of our strategic plan. With accountability to the Board of Directors and its elected Board President, the successful candidate must be a data-driven, action-oriented relationship builder and energetic leader. A successful record of accomplishment in fund development, community building and facilities management is highly desired.

Minimum Qualifications:

Key Responsibilities:

• Inspire and Lead: Provide bold leadership to staff, members, donors and the broader community. Maintain collaborative, symbiotic relationships between Jewish Long Beach and Jewish institutions throughout the agency's catchment area. Create a culture that encourages strong support for Israel.
• Strategic Vision: Implement the Board's vision, ensuring alignment with our mission and values. Reimagine programs that align with current and future needs.
• Community Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with donors, volunteers, civic leaders, and other stakeholders. Oversee all charitable giving (i.e., grants) to nonprofit agencies to support the local community.
• Organizational Development: Foster a dynamic organization that attracts, develops and retains top talent. Create a culture in alignment with our mission and Jewish values. Provide decisive leadership to coach and hold teams accountable.
• Operational Excellence: Ensure ongoing vibrant, diverse & engaging programmatic offerings to meet the educational, recreational and social needs of the community. Oversee the development and execution of annual plans and budgets of a complex organization.
• Fund Development: Regularly assess current fundraising initiatives. Drive a culture of effective fundraising and implement strategies to meet revenue goals and growth in membership.
• Advocacy and Outreach: Serve as the primary spokesperson, promoting our mission and educating the community. Create and strengthen partnerships with local and state government, NGOs, and local, state and national organizations to best serve the Jewish community of Long Beach and West Orange County.
• Security and Safety: Ensure staff and resources are in place to provide robust and continuously improving security measures for everyone while in the building and on the campus.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in fund development, including campaigns, planned giving and donor relations.
• Strong track record of building and maintaining partnerships with government agencies, nonprofit organizations, NGOs, volunteer leaders, community stakeholders and board members.
• Demonstrated successful leadership of organizations with significant programming, facilities and education revenue.
• Knowledge of Jewish customs, traditions and community dynamics spanning the diverse world of Jewish movements, traditions and beliefs. Strong advocate for the State of Israel and our mission.
• Minimum of seven years of success in driving complex organizations and facilities.
• Exceptional communication, analytical and financial management skills.
• Energetic, forward-thinking and creative with high ethical standards.
• Bachelor's degree required, graduate degree in business administration, nonprofit management, Jewish communal service or related field preferred.

Compensation:

The salary range for this role is $200,000 - $245,000 based on experience. Comprehensive benefits are also offered.

Agency Information:

For nearly a century, the Jewish Federation has been a cornerstone of Jewish life in our region. Our roots trace back to 1929 when Jewish Welfare Funds were created to support Jewish refugees fleeing persecution in Europe. Likewise, Alpert JCC has enriched lives in Long Beach for over 75 years by offering meaningful programs and services including Early Childhood Education and Day Camp, Senior Outreach & Engagement, Fitness, and a variety of adult educational opportunities that contribute to the social, emotional, physical and spiritual development of people of all ages and the creation of opportunities for connection. The Jewish Community Foundation has sustained Jewish life for generations by stewarding nearly $40 million in legacy funds entrusted to us by our community. This enables us to invest wisely in our community's future.

Today, our three organizations form the integration of Jewish Long Beach, a vibrant and growing organization dedicated to enriching the entire community. Guided by Jewish values and culture, Jewish Long Beach seeks to inspire community by improving lives, building bridges of understanding and inclusion, and supporting the Jewish people here, in Israel, and around the world. Our vision is to build and sustain, now and for future generations, a vibrant Jewish community committed to fostering tikkun olam (repairing the world) and the well-being of all people through visionary leadership, giving, and meaningful experiences for all. With an annual budget of $7.9 million and $42.8 million in philanthropic assets, 125 staff and an eight-acre campus, Jewish Long Beach is poised for impactful growth.

Long Beach is located between Los Angeles and Orange County in Southern California. We are a very diverse, plural, dynamic Jewish community with 37,000 people living in Jewish households. The Board has recently approved a bold and exciting strategic plan to chart the course for the next three years. The region is a major player in the Southern California economy, plus the gateway to the Pacific Rim. The Long Beach region includes the cities of Long Beach, Los Alamitos, Lakewood, Huntington Beach, Cypress, Seal Beach and La Mirada. Cerritos and Downey are also included in the Jewish Long Beach territory. The area provides a great quality of life and is home to many parks, golf courses and beautiful beaches.