Beth El Congregation of Pikesville, MD, is seeking a visionary, high-energy, and strategically minded Director of Adult Education to lead the Rabbi Mark G. Loeb Center for Lifelong Learning. This professional will oversee a mini-university environment that currently serves a large and dedicated constituency through classical text study, cultural programs, and social clubs. The goal for the incoming Director is to sustain the excellence of the current customer-driven curriculum while pioneering new, relational, and experiential models of engagement for preschool/religious school parents, Generation X, and Baby Boomers.Core Responsibilities — Stewardship of the Loeb Center:- Hire qualified teachers, oversee and enhance existing curriculum in Beginning Hebrew, Prayerbook Hebrew, Torah Study, Talmud, and The Prophets.- Explore forming classes around any subject that garners interest from a small cohort of congregants.- Provide congregants and the community with musical concerts, monthly documentaries, special movies, and programs that are informative and enjoyable; continue and enhance cultural arts programming.- Facilitate programs that encourage social connectivity and communal bonding such as Canasta, Bridge, and other popular games.- Design, implement, and continuously enhance innovative programming and educational experiences that reflect evolving community needs, promote sustained engagement, and support recruitment and retention of participants.Qualifications and Competencies — Education and Experience:- MA or PhD in Jewish Education, Jewish Studies, Non-Profit Leadership, or a related field highly preferred; or equivalent expertise from significant professional experience.- Preferred 4–5+ years in an educational leadership role with success in next-generation engagement and innovative program design.- Deep fluency in Jewish text, tradition, and modern Israeli culture/politics.Core Competencies:- People-oriented; understands adult education aims to engage adults in learning and build relationships.- Embraces an agile framework; experiments with pilots, learns from outcomes, and thinks creatively.- Comfortable with multiple teaching modalities (lecture, project-based learning, mindfulness, culinary workshops).- Experience with LMS, hybrid-meeting tech, digital tools, and social media for community engagement.- Scheduling flexibility, including evenings, weekends, and holidays; active presence required to ensure successful programs and relationship-building.Compensation: Annual Salary $80,000–$90,000 (based on experience).Interested candidates should apply via the provided link.