Job Title:                 Senior Director of Operations, JCC of Mid-Westchester

Reports to:            CEO

 

Job Summary: The JCC Mid Westchester is seeking a Senior Director of Operations to join our team as part of an ongoing leadership strengthening strategy. The successful candidate will be an integral member of management, reporting to the CEO, and be responsible for operational oversight for the organization, including supervision of key departments with a focus on human resources, technology, finance, facilities, and special projects.

 

About JCC Mid Westchester:

JCCMW is a multi-generational center in Westchester located on the New Rochelle/Scarsdale border. We support the entire lower/mid Westchester community by offering outstanding human services, educational, cultural, and recreational, and fitness programs within and beyond our walls. Our programs are grounded in our Jewish values, our staff of 375 (full and part time) bring a diversity of experience to our mission, and we welcome all.

 

On our own and in partnership with other organizations, we create classes, events, and programs of excellence that educate, inform, challenge, and engage people of all ages—from newborns to seniors. We serve and welcome a diverse group of families and individuals—including those with special needs and wide-ranging identities, talents, and abilities.

 

We approach our work and programs through a Jewish lens that cherishes our values and traditions and convenes the diverse opinions and beliefs of the community in a respectful and welcoming environment. This includes our aspiration to:

• Model and teach these values to future generations.
• Prioritize the values of Charity (Tzedukah), human dignity and equality (B’tzelem Elohim) and Repairing the World (Tikuun Olam) in all programming.
• We recognize the diverse nature of Jewish lives in Westchester and acknowledge Jews in all forms and religiosity.
• We welcome interfaith families and families with no connection to Judaism.
• We strive to create the comfort and belonging of home, a place where our patrons and staff would like to return. We offer a safe, respectful, and secure environment for our families and employees.
• For further information, please visit www.jccmw.org

 

CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES

This is an exciting time to join the JCCMW. At the start of 2022, the Board of Directors hired a new CEO, Elise Dowell. Now a full 18 months into her tenure, Elise has brought significant improvements to the staffing and leadership of the JCCMW and brings a wealth of experience and leadership skills to the role herself. She is eager to shepherd JCCMW through the next iteration of this beloved community organization that will involve a combination of renovation and expansion through increased fundraising, and in coordination with the best partners for this journey.

 

JCCMW is poised to expand through increased offerings both onsite and through satellite locations and is fortunate to have a very talented and dedicated staff of experts in a variety of program areas including—pre-school, special education, dance, gymnastics, aquatics, adult programming, and more.

 

With a 7 acre campus and physical space over 50 years old, ensuring strategic oversight of systems, process, and facility investment is key to a bright future.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Leads the operations team, on site, through the management of critical operational departments and functions, with a focus on systems integration specifically in the areas of Information Technology, finance, facilities, and human capital management—that will set the organization up for success.
• Ensures best practice implementation for all business operations, including compliance considerations for the various divisions that involve third party oversight.
• Supervises the positions of Director of Facilities, Human Resources Director, I.T. and Finance.
• Communicates in a clear and sophisticated manner (verbal, written, presentation) commensurate with this key, cross-departmental role.
• Collaborates with the Chief Marketing & Programming Officer, Chief Development Officer, Director of Nursery School, Director of Aquatics, Director of Gymnastics, Director of Dance, Director of Adult Programming, Director of Special Needs Enrichment and Toward Tomorrow, Chief of Security, and others throughout the course of any given day.
• Models relationship-building, professionalism and team-building skills in all interactions with staff and members of the community.
• Ensures financial success and growth through strong operational and financial controls and target metrics in collaboration with existing contracted financial consultant.
• Fosters a climate of professionalism, respect, and collaboration between staff, patrons, and members of the community.
• Maintains effective communication with board members, colleagues, and CEO.
• Prepare statistical, analytical and narrative reports as needed, including reports to committees, the Board of Directors and the President/CEO.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

●     Bachelor’s degree in related field.

●     Five-Seven years of professional experience in one more of the following areas: operations, strategic planning, finance, human resources, information technology and/or facilities.

●     Ability to communicate simple and complex messages in person, over email, in formal correspondence, and as a public speaker in a clear, professional, and concise manner.

●      Strategic and entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to adapt to changing business landscapes.

●     Commitment to excellence and high standards; natural affinity to detail but with ability to balance perfection with common sense.

●     Ability to work independently.

●     Friendly, collegial, and professional approach to the workplace.

 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The salary range for this position is $120-$135k and JCCMW provides an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus 30-35 days of paid time off (includes vacation, secular, and Jewish holidays), sick days.

 

WORKFORCE DIVERSITY AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

JCCMW recognizes that our team’s diversity is critical to our organization’s success. We strongly encourage applicants from all cultures, races, religions, educational backgrounds, life experiences, socio-economic classes, sexual orientations, age, gender, and physical abilities to apply.

 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, JCCMW will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other category protected by law.

Note: JCC of Mid-Westchester requires that all employees be fully vaccinated (excluding any applicable reasonable accommodation, medical or religious exemption).

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

To apply, nominate others, or obtain further information, please contact the executive recruiting firm assisting the JCC of Mid Westchester in this search:

 

Thom Hamill, President

 thomhamill@gmail.com or 917-566-8578 (call/text)

WealthRight Partners Inc.,

45 Popham Road, Suite 1D, Scarsdale, NY 10583

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