Chief of Operations

Our Vision:

Central Synagogue is one of the leading and largest Reform congregations in the country. Located in Midtown Manhattan, Central’s reach includes more than 2,800 member families, a livestream community numbering in the hundreds of thousands, and more than 800 students, from birth to twelfth grade, in the Nursery and Religious schools. It has long played a significant role in the national Reform movement and is known for its innovation and leadership in worship, leading to a greatly expanded audience over the last two decades.

Central Synagogue works toward a world in which Judaism is core to the lives of Central members and Jews everywhere and is a profound and positive force for humanity. Central continually redefines what it means to be Jewish today, both within the Synagogue community and far beyond the Synagogue’s walls. The diverse clergy and professional team work hard, in collaboration with lay leadership, to build deep and enduring relationships among Central members, creating a caring, dynamic, and joyful community. 

Central Synagogue is an inclusive and welcoming community. The Synagogue encourages participation from all who seek a connection to Jewish life and want to be part of its sacred community regardless of religious background, race, ethnicity, gender, ability, socioeconomic status, political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Central is committed to being an open tent, a place that welcomes all people, including those who have been historically and institutionally marginalized or excluded from the Jewish community.  

The Synagogue is well resourced, has over 100 staff, and is governed by a 29-member Board of Trustees.  To learn more, please visit: https://www.centralsynagogue.org/.

Job Summary/Objective:

Central Synagogue is seeking a Chief of Operations to provide strategic direction and operational leadership of all aspects of capital projects, building operations, facilities, security, events, and technology infrastructure. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Chief of Operations will ensure that Central Synagogue's infrastructure supports the programmatic objectives of the synagogue. The Chief of Operations will manage 4 direct reports, a total team of over 30 staff, and an operating and capital budget of approximately $10M to support clean, safe, efficient, environmentally healthy, compliant, and structurally sound facilities and infrastructure. They will work collaboratively with key internal stakeholders to understand and support their diverse needs.

Central Synagogue's facilities of 99,000 square feet include the main sanctuary which is a landmarked building and a 9-story community house. As a congregation, they welcome thousands of members and guests on a weekly basis and support a wide range of programming. Central's operations include a pre-school, camp, religious services and programming on Shabbat and Jewish holidays, a religious school, a wide variety of adult programming, as well as social justice work including programs supporting criminal justice reform and food insecurity. In this context, the Chief of Operations will maintain systems and capabilities and manage a team that ensures the effective and efficient management of the synagogue's operations. They will also be an effective planner, as the synagogue is experiencing significant growth which they expect to continue. It will be critical that the person in this position leads with a calm and measured demeanor, shows exceptional discretion, and stays solutions-oriented when problem solving sensitive issues.

Application Process:

This open position is being managed by an outside search firm, On-Ramps. For more information and to apply, please click here: Chief of Operations.