Jewish Learning Venture’s (JLV) mission is to inspire and empower families raising Jewish children, primarily in the Greater Philadelphia area, to make Judaism meaningful and relevant for themselves. Our innovative programs guide families and leaders of organizations to see Judaism as a means to create and maintain meaningful, thriving lives, through a Jewish lens. JLV fulfills our mission primarily through three programmatic areas: (i) Family Engagement (jkidphilly and PJ Library in Philadelphia); (ii) Jewish Education Innovation (Jewish Education Leadership Development); and (iii) Disability Inclusion (Whole Community Inclusion and jkidACCESS).
Position Overview:
JLV is seeking a dynamic leader who excels at building relationships, strategic planning, collaboration, development, and innovation with and for the benefit of the community, its stakeholders, and professional staff. This individual will be charged with forging, strengthening, and maintaining relationships with colleagues, board members, and members of the Greater Philadelphia Jewish community. The CEO will steward JLV utilizing “best practices” to meet our mission. The position requires exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, leading a highly motivated, committed, and productive staff with a team approach, and continuing to promote a culture of collaboration and support while inspiring, engaging, and empowering all stakeholders. Although currently JLV is conducting all of its affairs virtually, hopefully JLV will return to in-person operations in its office in suburban Philadelphia sometime in the summer/fall of 2021. JLV anticipates that the position will commence on July 1, 2021.
Specific Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree (with one or more graduate degrees preferred), with at least 10 years of strategic leadership and management experience in Jewish communal organizations and/or related non-profit organizations.
Compensation:
Depending upon qualifications and experience, JLV anticipates an annual salary range of $110,000 to $125,000, plus benefits as are afforded to other full-time “exempt” employees of JLV.
To Apply For This Position:
Applications should be submitted no later than Monday, February 15, 2021, by e-mail addressed to: ##### and should include: (i) a letter of introduction addressing why the applicant believes that they are qualified for this position; and (ii) the applicant’s curriculum vitae.