Chief Operating Officer

Purple Unicorn • Palm Beach Gardens, FL

98d

About The Position

Purple Unicorn, on behalf of The Mandel JCC is seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) who is an exemplary leader, providing strategic vision and direction for the organization, while also managing all aspects of agency operations. The COO will partner with the President & CEO in leading the Mandel JCC of the Palm Beaches to reimagine agency-wide programming beyond the pandemic as the premier destination for Jewish life in Palm Beach, Florida. A forward thinking, energetic individual, the COO will promote a culture of innovation and inclusion and be a change agent to create ongoing excitement for the JCC and the community.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of strategic leadership and management experience in JCCs, Jewish communal organizations, business, and/or non-profit sectors.
• Proven ability to build strong and lasting partnerships with Jewish, corporate, government, and other organizations.
• Ability to develop and drive both short- and long-term strategies for the organization.
• Excellence in organizational management with the ability to move the agency toward continuous improvement.
• Proven experience in developing a high-performance team.
• Knowledge and understanding of Jewish culture, practices, and tradition.
• Dynamic, empathetic, and inspirational leadership skills.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to understand financial data.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• An advanced degree is preferred.
• Experience with 'best in class' JCC programming for all age groups.
• Past success in working with a board of directors, committees, and volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Provide exemplary executive leadership, balancing aspirational goals with realistic expectations and accountability.
• Demonstrate skill in operational management.
• Present strategic vision and leadership.
• Display financial acumen by developing a realistic annual operating budget and overseeing financial matters.
• Display sound staff management skills, leading and coaching a high-performance senior management team.
• Establish short and long-range goals that are strategic, programmatic, fiscally responsible, and align with the JCC's mission.
• Work in tandem with the President & CEO to carry out the Mandel JCC’s vision and engage community organizations.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Retirement Planning
• Health Benefits
• Life, AD&D, Short Term Disability
• PTO: Vacation, Sick and Personal Days
• Staff Discount on our Programs
• Professional Development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree