The Position
CBI’s Executive Director will oversee a strong and dedicated staff of 6 to 8 employees,
respond to a variety of the congregation’s needs, and help to position CBI for continued
growth in the years ahead.

The Opportunity
In this leadership position, the Executive Director will play a central role in the Board’s
strategic planning. There will be an opportunity to diversify CBI’s funding streams and
enhance future programming. The successful candidate will oversee a major capital
campaign and share in the effective management of fundraising, fiscal sustainability,
administrative support, and synagogue facilities. Shared responsibilities will also include
the oversight of CBI programming and support of several longstanding community
partnerships.

The Ideal Candidate
CBI seeks an individual with demonstrated leadership and nonprofit management skills
and familiarity with community-based or membership organizations. The successful
candidate will be able to cultivate donor relationships, seek new funding, and think
strategically. In this position, the new hire will join an active and engaged Board of
Directors in envisioning CBI’s future growth.
Excellent Communication Skills:
CBI seeks a candidate with highly proficient written and oral communication skills, an
articulate and thoughtful speaker who is comfortable with public presentations. The ideal
candidate will enjoy working with the public and be adept at fostering collaboration
among staff.
Strategic Thinking:
The successful candidate will bring strategic thinking skills and a record of significant
management of programs, staff, and budgets.
Financial and Operational Management:
CBI seeks a candidate with considerable skill in both financial and operational
management. They will have a firm grasp of nonprofit budgeting and work closely with
the Board and the Financial Oversight Committee to ensure CBI’s long-term
sustainability.
Executive Management:
The incoming Executive Director will foster an environment of trust, respect, and
collegiality, prioritizing a culture that promotes teamwork, safety, dignity, and
compassion. The individual will have the expertise to oversee programs and events and
the skills to manage a robust membership database. The successful applicant will
comfortably manage staff recruiting, hiring, on-boarding, and coaching.
Congregational Engagement:
CBI’s ideal candidate should demonstrate experience and familiarity with the workings of
a Jewish community and be responsive to the needs of a diverse congregation, supporting
staff and members in offering a robust array of educational programs and family-oriented
activities.

Compensation and Benefits
This is a full-time, salaried, on-site position offering employer-paid health insurance, a
pension plan with employer contribution, paid time off, family leave, congregation
membership (if applicable), reduction in preschool and religious school tuition (if
applicable), and professional development opportunities.
The salary range for this position is $90,000-$115,000, commensurate with skills and
experience.

Application Process
The search is being conducted by an internal CBI Search Committee, and all
submissions are confidential.

Please apply online to: edsearch@cbinorthampton.org
Please include a resume and cover letter describing how your qualifications and
experience match the needs of CBI, how you learned of the position and any other
relevant information. All applications will be acknowledged. Applications will be
accepted until the position has been filled.

Only electronic submissions will be considered. Resumes will be reviewed as they are
received with a final deadline to be determined.

CBI is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy status, national origin, age, disability, sexual
orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status or any other
characteristic protected by applicable law.

For all employment opportunities, people of color, Sephardic and Mizrahi Jews, women
and gender nonconforming people, people with disabilities, immigrants, LGBTQIA+, and
people who live or have lived in poverty are strongly encouraged to apply.