Regional Director, South Florida
Full-time
Florida, USA · New York, USA
USD 125k-140k / year
Posted on Oct 27, 2026
Title: Regional Director, South FloridaReports To: Senior Vice President, OperationsLocation: Hybrid, Must reside in the Southern Florida area BackgroundThe Community Security Service (CSS) is the leading organization for training American Jewish volunteers to protect their communities. At CSS, our mission is simple: Protect Jewish Life and the Jewish Way of Life. Through our tiered programs and training, volunteers learn to identify threats and proactively safeguard their synagogues, institutions, and events. We have trained thousands of volunteers across denominations and regions in the United States on situational awareness and operational security. Responsibilities- Program Growth & Outreach: Oversee all CSS programs within the region, including recruitment of new CSS synagogues for the CSS Synagogue Program (including Entry Point/Usher Greeters), synagogue training, CSS Events, and campus initiatives. Expand the number of trained CSS Synagogue teams in the region. Proactively build relationships with new institutions and communal leaders.- Volunteer & Team Support: Serve as the primary liaison for volunteer Regional Managers; support leadership development of Team Managers and regional volunteers. Support local teams with regular communication, promote training opportunities and appreciation events. Ensure accurate CRM tracking of volunteer engagement and synagogue participation.- Strategic Leadership & Community Engagement: Represent CSS as a thought leader on volunteer-led security across the Jewish communal ecosystem. Participate in community roundtables, leadership networks, and security-related convenings. Develop and support regional volunteer leadership.- Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams on regional communications and marketing campaigns. Coordinate with the national training department to schedule and tailor sessions to regional needs. Requirements- 7-10 years of professional experience in security, Jewish community security, Jewish communal work, or related fields.- Strong preference for professional security experience including military or law enforcement.- Deep familiarity with South Florida area synagogues, institutions, and leadership networks.- Comfort using CRM and project management tools to drive productivity, progress toward goals, and program evaluation.- Demonstrated success in project management involving administrative and logistical requirements; ability to work under stress and deliver results with short/recurring deadlines.- Strong public speaking/briefing skills; comfort with organizational representation.- Ability to work independently in ambiguous environments; self-confidence and sound judgement.- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.- Comfort working in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.- Experience in volunteer management and grassroots mobilization. Other ConsiderationsPosition Overview: The Regional Director, South Florida will lead CSS’s work in the area, expanding and strengthening synagogue security teams, cultivating institutional relationships, growing a CSS Events team, and serving as a leader on volunteer security issues. Collaborates closely with security, training, volunteer operations, and marketing/communications.Must live in the South Florida area and be eligible to work in the US. Hybrid role with 1–2 days/week in the Miami office; occasional evenings/weekends; some travel (<10%). Full-time, exempt; salary range $125,000–$140,000, commensurate with experience and location; competitive benefits including health, dental, and PTO. Full-Time: 40 hours/week, exempt from overtime.To Apply: Submit resume and cover letter to careers@thecss.org with subject line “Regional Director, Southern Florida.” Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.Equal Opportunity Employer: CSS is committed to an inclusive environment and does not discriminate on protected statuses.