Operations Manager ($50k-$65k)

We are growing! Become a part of Valley Beit Midrash (VBM)! We are a forward-thinking, pluralistic, not-for-profit organization rooted in Jewish ethics that is committed to improving lives in our communities through Jewish learning, social action, and leadership development.

Valley Beit Midrash seeks a full-time Operations Manager (Bachelor’s degree with several years’ relevant office and technology experience required) who is committed to our mission. Your role will be to facilitate efficient operation of day-to-day activities. As we grow and bring on additional staff, this position has the opportunity to take on higher-level responsibilities.

Responsibilities

1. Content Preparation and Publication - Record, edit, publish on various platforms, and archive video, written, and audio content of VBM’s lectures and interviews.
2. Website Management - Update VBM website (WordPress) to reflect programming and events, maintain relationship with website service provider.
3. Participant communications – Prepare and send (through MailChimp) communications to our participants informing them of upcoming events. Create promotional materials using Canva and manage social media posts.
4. Donor/Supporter Database Management – Maintain and manage VBM’s donor database (Little Green Light). Write thank-you notes to donors.
5. Finance – Pay bills, track/research expenses as needed, banking.
6. Program Support - Prepare program materials, arrange logistics of program sessions, assist in running programs.
7. Donation/Fundraising Assistance – Research grant databases for opportunities, send out Letters of Inquiry, support grant applications.
8. Technology management - Administer VBM Google Suite including email accounts and shared files. Troubleshoot technology issues. Point of contact with Tech Support.
9. Assistance to the President – Perform other duties as requested.

Professional Qualities

• Self-starter – Work independently without continuous oversight.
• Proactive – Anticipate situations, solve problems, implement solutions.
• Detail-oriented – Organized, accurate, thorough; adhere to deadlines.
• Tech-savvy – Operate effectively in today’s technological environment.
• Flexible – Learn and take on new tasks as needed; respond to changing priorities.
• Communicative – Speak and write clearly and effectively.

The Environment

• VBM is expanding our presence nationally and internationally. Come grow with us!
• The Operations Manager reports directly to the President/Dean of VBM, Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz. Your objective will be to ensure the smooth day-to-day functioning of VBM to enable the rabbi to focus on teaching, social activism and program expansion.
• This role can be performed remotely up to 95% of the time. Minimal travel. We are based in Phoenix, Arizona.
• This is a full-time position with health and dental benefits.
• Visit our website www.valleybeitmidrash.org to learn about our organization.

Apply

Please send a cover letter, resume, and 3 references to david@valleybeitmidrash.org.