DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

About Young Israel of West Hartford:

Young Israel of West Hartford is a warm, diverse and vibrant centrist Modern Orthodox community. Serving all ages, stages, and stripes, the Young Israel of West Hartford seeks to inspire personal growth and social responsibility while strengthening our connection to our heritage, the Torah; our tradition, our Mesorah; and our homeland, the State of Israel.

More than just a synagogue, the Young Israel of West Hartford is a warm and loving community that seeks to embrace, care for and inspire all of its members.

Organizationally, we are a dynamic and growth-minded institution with strong collaborations across the Greater Hartford community. In the last decade, we have more than doubled in size, and we continue to look towards a future of continued growth.

The Role:

The Director of Operations brings entrepreneurial energy to not only manage the smooth daily operational and administrative rhythms of Young Israel, but also to help us continue to build and grow a warm, vibrant, and exciting community. The Director of Operations reports to the rabbi, and partners with the board of directors to manage the synagogue business and operations as well as to execute on programs and events. With an actively growing synagogue community including a membership that has more than doubled in the last 10 years, this position presents an exciting opportunity to help guide our synagogue into its next chapter.

Key Responsibilities:

Community Engagement & Communications

● Manage communications to the community membership.

● Oversee website updates, create Facebook events and post on community and Federation

calendars.

Program Logistics & Event Coordination

● Proactively plan, schedule, and execute membership and youth events throughout the year in collaboration with the rabbi, board of directors, and committees.

● Manage logistics for Kiddish, seudah shlishit, life cycle events, and other events. Oversee the volunteers who facilitate food preparation and serving.

Facility Operations

● Manage building readiness and prepare spaces for Shabbat, holidays, rituals and life-cycle

events.

● Schedule and supervise repairs, deliveries, maintenance, and project work.

● Track inventory and acquire (shop/order) supplies weekly.

● Oversee custodial staff, maintain supplies inventory, and organize and maintain spaces

throughout the building.

Office Management

● Manage synagogue mail and email.

● Maintain digital records and files, including membership database and directory.

● Schedule meetings, and maintain the global synagogue calendar across platforms.

Financial Support

● Manage donor checks and acknowledgements, and coordinate sponsorship billing and

recognition.

● Liaise with the synagogue bookkeeper and Treasurer for invoice tracking, budgetary updates and reporting.

Rabbi and Board Coordination

● Support long-term planning and systems development with Rabbi, board and other

professional staff.

● Attend and report at board of director meetings when requested.

Required Qualifications

● 1–3 years’ experience in synagogue, nonprofit, or event operations.

● Energetic self-starter able to work independently and in coordination with synagogue

leadership to achieve synagogue’s short- and long-term goals.

● Strong organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills.

● Proficiency in Google Suite (Forms, Drive, Sheets, etc).

● Familiarity with Canva, ShulCloud, and basic website and social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter).

● Proficiency in Judaism, Jewish communal life and Shabbat/holiday structure preferred.

● Availability to work flexible hours and staff events outside standard business hours.

Compensation & Benefits

● Salary range is $65,000 - $85,000 and is commensurate with experience.

● Health insurance

● Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

● Supportive, collaborative team culture

● Flexible working hours and comp time

● Relocation stipend available for out of town candidates

Please note that the responsibilities and requirements outlined above are not exhaustive and may be subject to change as the needs of the synagogue evolve.

For additional questions, please contact hr@youngisraelwh.org. Please send resume and references to hr@youngisraelwh.org.

Frequently cited statistics show that many apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Young Israel encourages you to break that statistic and apply. No one ever meets 100% of the qualifications. We look forward to your application.

Young Israel of West Hartford is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.