Director of Operations

We’re seeking a collaborative, mission-driven Director of Operations to help our vibrant Reform Jewish congregation of 400 member families run smoothly, efficiently, and warmly. This leader will oversee daily operations, facilities, finances, staffing systems, and event logistics while supporting clergy, educators, lay leaders, staff, members, and guests.

What You’ll Do

• Lead day-to-day synagogue operations, administration, facilities, vendors, safety, and organizational systems.
• Support staff supervision, HR coordination, budgeting, financial administration, and board reporting.
• Coordinate logistics for services, holidays, lifecycle events, programs, and community gatherings.
• Partner closely with clergy, educators, board of directors, committee chairs, professional staff, and volunteers.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in operations, administration, facilities, nonprofit management, or a related leadership role.
• Strong organizational, communication, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfort with temple management software systems, vendor relationships, and collaborative decision-making.
• A warm, service-oriented leadership style aligned with congregational life and community values.

Who We Are

For more than seven decades, Congregation of Reform Judaism has grown from a small founding community into a vibrant Reform Jewish congregation in Orlando. Today, CRJ brings more than 400 families together through worship, lifelong learning, youth and senior programming, Sisterhood, volunteer opportunities, and social and cultural events.

Its mission is to offer an inviting, respectful synagogue culture with inspiring services and programs that support Jewish learning within a caring, innovative, and vibrant congregation.

Rooted in tradition and renewed by each generation, CRJ continues to inspire meaningful Jewish life, welcoming families today while helping shape a vibrant future for the community.

Why Join Us

Join a warm, inclusive, multi-generational congregation and help strengthen Jewish life in Central Florida. We offer a competitive salary (salary range $80,000-$85,000) and benefits, including health coverage, retirement contributions, and professional development support.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

For More Information

Interested? For a comprehensive job description AND/OR to apply, please send a copy of your resume and a brief note about your interest in the role to Ava Maxwell:  (avajmaxwell@outlook.com)