Chief Executive Officer

Merage Jewish Community Center of Orange County
Merage Jewish Community Center of Orange County

Irvine, CA, USA

USD 250k-300k / year

Posted 6+ months ago
Position Purpose: Serve as a dynamic, transformational leader advancing the Merage JCC mission, inspiring a high-performing team, and projecting credibility and trust with the community and donors. Public face of the JCC; align vision with strategy; engage/support the Board; lead with ethics, transparency, and integrity.Major Areas of Responsibility:1) Strategic Leadership & Vision: Champion mission; develop/communicate vision; represent JCC; maintain strong commitment to Judaism/Israel and global partnerships.2) Board Engagement & Governance: Guide Board in strategy/governance; recruit/train/retain members; set measurable goals; communicate openly with Board.3) Organizational Management & Staff Development: Recruit/hire/supervise key staff; build and motivate management team; promote professional development; lead by example.4) Operational Oversight: Lead fundraising and events; ensure sound finance/HR; support diverse programs (camp, preschool/ECE, Jewish life, fitness/sports); drive membership/marketing; oversee security/risk; manage facilities and capital improvements.5) Planning, Development & Growth: Implement long-term strategic plans; identify needs/trends; promote succession planning; align financial planning with sustainability.6) Community Relations: Build relationships with Jewish/non-Jewish orgs and government; project credibility with donors; advocate for Jewish continuity.Primary Qualifications & Key Accountabilities:- 10+ years executive leadership in complex Jewish nonprofit/communal orgs; experience with camps, ECE, fitness/sports, large facilities/budgets- Strategic planning and crisis leadership; fundraising expertise with major gifts/capital campaigns- Financial/operational management; board relations; deep commitment to Jewish values and Israel- Community engagement; cultural sensitivity; transparency/integrity; staff development; strong communication; team leadership; mission-driven culturePre-qualifying questions required (3 prompts on challenges, Jewish mission role, volunteer leadership support).Education (Preferred): Advanced degree (Jewish Professional Studies, Nonprofit Management, or related); Bachelor’s in Psychology, Business, or equivalent.Certifications/Achievements (Preferred): Certifications in Jewish education/leadership; active communal involvement.Apply: Email HR at HR@JCCOC.ORG with cover letter answering pre-qualifying questions and resume.Salary: $250,000–$300,000 annually.Equal Opportunity Employer.JCC Info: Full-service community center with fitness complex, preschool, teen center, gym, pool, senior center, theater/auditorium, kosher café, Holocaust memorial garden.