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Hillel International · 21 hours ago

Interim Executive Director - Santa Cruz Hillel

Santa Cruz, CA

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Remote

Senior Level

$85/hr - $85/hr

5+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Serve as the primary spokesperson to the organization’s constituents, the media, and the general public, engaging the community in the importance of Hillel’s mission and purpose.

Provide the Board of Directors with the information they require to fulfill their obligation to monitor and govern Santa Cruz Hillel and make informed decisions.

Manage all fundraising efforts to maintain Santa Cruz Hillel’s excellent fundraising on target for the fiscal year; this includes maintaining donor relations and stewardship, fundraising events, email campaigns, and direct solicitations.

Personally engage in fundraising with major donors and grant organizations and continually work to develop additional revenue sources.

Oversee and maintain Hillel's fiscal operation through budget planning and management processes.

Maintain Santa Cruz Hillel's fiscal integrity, including compliance, budget forecasting, and the accurate and timely submission of a proposed annual budget and financial statements to the Board.

Process bi-weekly payroll, oversee staff benefits, and assess staff needs and organizational offerings to ensure Santa Cruz Hillel is market-aligned in benefits and policies.

Supervise and support Hillel staff.

Ensure Hillel is a safe space for students and provides them with tools to address and respond to antisemitic activity on campus.

Qualification

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Fundraising managementFinancial managementLeadership experiencePeople managementJudaismRelationship-buildingTeam supervisionVisionary leadership

Required

A bachelor’s degree is required.

At least five years of leadership experience in either the business or nonprofit sector.

Passion for Hillel’s mission, pluralistic Jewish life, and the college experience; an understanding of the Hillel world.

Visionary leadership, with the innate ability to inspire students, staff, and other key stakeholders.

Strong people management skills and ability to bring out the best in your staff and students.

Solid organizational skills, including planning, attention to detail, multitasking, and prioritization.

An inspiring presence that will help others deepen their interest in Jewish life and the ability to listen to and build relationships with college students.

Strong relationship-building skills and comfort working with diverse populations different from yours.

An understanding of Judaism, Israel, and antisemitism in a way that is approachable and meets students at various points in their Jewish journey.

Preferred

A master’s degree in a related field is a plus.

Led organizations or programs and had a proven, measurable record of success in achieving goals.

Provided excellent management and supervision to a team of professionals, supported their accomplishments, and developed their potential.

Brought in major gifts and institutional support.

Successfully partnered with a non-profit board of directors, facilitated board development, managed stakeholder relations, and maintained sound financial management processes, including budgeting and cost controls.