The Jewish Federation of El Paso & Las Cruces, the central convener for Jewish life across this bi-state region of about 800,000 people, seeks a mission-driven Executive Director to lead its next chapter of growth and community engagement. The Executive Director partners closely with the Board, donors, congregations, agencies and community leaders, and serves as the Federation's chief spokesperson.
Responsibilities: • Provide overall leadership of programs, operations, finances and personnel • Recruit, supervise and mentor professional staff and build a culture of accountability and collaboration • Lead all fundraising, including the annual campaign, major gifts, endowment, sponsorships and grants • Personally cultivate, solicit and steward major donors and broaden the donor base • Partner with the Board on strategy, budgeting and sound governance • Build relationships with congregations, agencies, civic leaders and national Jewish institutions • Develop the next generation of leaders, volunteers and philanthropists
Qualifications: • Proven success leading a nonprofit or mission-driven organization with multiple stakeholders • Significant fundraising and major-gift experience • Budget, planning and team-leadership experience • Outstanding communication skills and comfort as the public face of the organization • Passion for Jewish life and peoplehood, familiarity with Jewish communal organizations, and a strong connection to Israel
Salary: $80,000–$100,000
Benefits: Health insurance (80/20), 6 personal/sick days, 10 vacation days, all Jewish and federal holidays, and a company cell phone.
To Apply: Email your resume to . Questions or nominations: Stuart P. Shiloff, Search Committee Chair, 915-799-7815.