Chief of Staff to the CEOShalom OrlandoOrlando, Florida – Full Time, On-SiteAbout Shalom OrlandoShalom Orlando is the central home for Jewish life in Central Florida. We bring people together through meaningful community experiences, education, culture, early childhood programs, fitness and wellness, camps, leadership development, and support services. We’re rebuilding, reimagining, and investing in a stronger, more connected future for the Jewish community.We’re entering a new chapter with a renewed strategy, growing programs, and a bold vision for what community can look like. The Chief of Staff is a key partner who will help the CEO bring that vision to life.Position SummaryThe Chief of Staff is the CEO’s right hand and internal strategic partner. This role supports day-to-day operational follow-through, staff coordination, project management, internal communication, and accountability across the organization.The Chief of Staff sits in on key meetings, tracks priorities, ensures follow up happens, prepares materials for board and committee work, helps manage cross-department workflows, and keeps the CEO connected to what’s happening across the campus and community.This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-moving, relationship-driven environment, cares deeply about community, and operates with a strong sense of urgency and responsibility.This is not an administrative assistant role. It is a high-trust leadership position with visibility across the entire organization and community.Key ResponsibilitiesExecutive Partnership• Serve as a strategic partner to the CEO, helping drive priorities forward• Sit in on weekly meetings with department heads and ensure follow up happens• Help the CEO prepare for internal and external meetings, including community partners, donors, board members, and Shalom Orlando leadership• Manage the CEO’s workflow, information flow, and priority trackingOrganizational Coordination• Keep cross-functional communication clear, timely, and organized• Track progress on major initiatives across programs, preschool, camp, fitness and aquatics, membership, community engagement, security, finance, and facilities• Build strong working relationships with staff at all levels and understand their work enough to support problem solving and decision making• Support onboarding, transitions, and culture-building efforts as the organization evolvesProject Management and Follow Through• Turn ideas and strategy into actionable plans, timelines, and responsibilities• Hold teams accountable to deadlines in a positive and supportive way• Create and maintain systems for reporting, dashboards, and updates• Support the CEO in managing special projects, including program launches, campus improvements, community events, and partnership initiativesBoard, Committee, and Governance Support• Prepare board packets, presentations, talking points, and follow up items• Coordinate with Finance, Development, Security, and other committees as needed• Ensure the CEO is fully ready for recurring meetings such as TOP Jewish Foundation sessions, board meetings, and community briefingsOperational Awareness• Keep the CEO informed about day-to-day happenings on campus• Flag issues early, offer solutions, and help coordinate responses• Work closely with departments such as preschool, camp, fitness, security, community engagement, and membership to ensure consistency and alignment• Support the CEO’s goal of being deeply embedded in operations for the first 6–9 monthsCommunity Engagement Support• Track CRM, engagement metrics, and program participation where relevant• Ensure outreach and engagement staff have clear goals and reporting expectations• Provide logistical and strategic support for the CEO’s community visibility effortsWho Thrives in This Role• You move quickly, calmly, and with purpose• You love follow-through and closing open loops• You’re energized by a mission-driven environment• You like helping leaders stay organized and focused• You can switch between big-picture thinking and detail work• You’re comfortable navigating many personalities and departments• You treat every person with warmth, respect, and discretionQualifications• Strong project management skills and experience coordinating complex workflows• Experience in nonprofit, community, programmatic, education, or JCC environments is helpful• Comfort working with senior leaders and boards• Ability to manage confidential information with care• Excellent writing and communication skills• Proficiency with project management tools, CRMs, and shared digital systems• High emotional intelligence, good judgment, and steady presence• Sense of urgency, reliability, and strong personal accountability• Ability to be on site daily and present during major community eventsCompensation and Benefits• Competitive salary ($85K+) based on experience• Comprehensive benefits package• Professional development opportunities• Warm, mission-driven culture and meaningful community impactTo ApplyClick the "Apply Here for All Other Positions" link on this page. Complete the form and submit a resume and a short cover letter sharing why you’re interested in this role and why Shalom Orlando’s mission resonates with you.Applications will be reviewed January 2 through January 12, 2026. Candidates selected for a preliminary interview will be contacted between January 13 and 14 to schedule a first conversation. Preliminary interviews will take place January 19-23.The full interview process includes three steps• a preliminary interview• an interview with the CEO• a short assignment, followed by a final interview with the CEO and the chair of the boardWe aim to complete hiring by mid-February, if not sooner. If you don’t hear from us by January 14, it means we’re moving forward with other candidates. We appreciate everyone who applies and takes the time to share their story with us.