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 on Mar 12, 2026
POSITION PURPOSE: The Chief Executive Officer of the Merage Jewish Community Center serves as a dynamic, transformational, and participative leader dedicated to advancing the Center's mission of strengthening Jewish life and fostering a vibrant, inclusive community. As the public face of the JCC, the CEO communicates a compelling vision and ensures its alignment with strategic goals, engaging the Board and community stakeholders. Major areas of responsibility include Strategic Leadership & Vision; Board Engagement & Governance; Organizational Management & Staff Development; Operational Oversight (fundraising & event management, finance & controls, programming, membership & marketing, security & risk, facilities); Planning, Development, and Growth; and Community Relations. Primary qualifications include 10+ years of executive leadership in Jewish nonprofit/communal organizations, strategic planning and crisis leadership, fundraising, financial & operational management, board relations, commitment to Judaism and Israel, community engagement, staff development, and strong communication skills. Please answer pre-qualifying questions when applying. EDUCATION (Preferred): Advanced degree in Jewish Professional Studies/Nonprofit Management or related; Bachelor's in psychology/Business or equivalent. Please apply via HR@JCCOC.ORG with cover letter (including prequalifying responses) and resume. Salary: $250000-$300000 annually.