Job Title:
Senior Director of Jewish Arts & Culture
Organization Name:
Job Type:
Full-time
Salary Range:
$86,000-$92,000
Deadline:
Open Until Filled
Position Summary:
The Minnesota Jewish Community Center is hiring a Senior Director of Jewish Arts & Culture to join our organization. The Senior Director of Jewish Arts & Culture will lead and oversee the Minnesota Jewish Community Center’s multi-disciplinary Arts and Culture Programs and team. This role involves developing, implementing, and evaluating a comprehensive and inclusive program of Jewish cultural arts. This includes visual arts, film, music, dance, theater, literature, Jewish education, and other cultural initiatives. Shared and dedicated programming spaces include galleries, exhibition walls, theatre, performing arts spaces, and classrooms.
Candidates must align with our core values, create inclusive spaces, foster caring relationships, strive for excellence, thrive in a collaborative, multi-faceted environment, demonstrate innovation, and embrace the EOS Operating Model. This is an exempt full-time professional position with a comprehensive benefits package.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Serve as a visionary for the development of Minnesota JCC’s Jewish Arts & Culture programming.
- Supervise the JCC Jewish Arts & Culture program team and work directly in programming.
- Take the lead on special projects and programs as determined by the JCC.
- Ensure vibrant and engaging programming by fostering innovation and forming strategic partnerships with like-minded organizations across the Twin Cities.
- Lead the JCC Jewish Arts & Culture team in developing strategies to maximize opportunities for our community to experience meaningful programs.
- Support and lead initiatives to share Jewish holidays and traditions with the JCC community and team members.
- Collaborate closely with the Youth & Camping, Inclusion, Marketing, and Health and Wellness teams to connect to the mission and community.
- Develop departmental budgets and manage the JCC Jewish Arts & Culture team’s operating financials and reporting.
- Serve as a member of the Minnesota JCC Functional Leadership Team to help develop and implement the overall organizational strategy.
- Ensure all JCC programs are accessible and inclusive of people from diverse backgrounds and interests.
- Manage and cultivate positive relationships with Arts & Culture partners, evaluating the effectiveness, long-term potential, and profitability of existing collaborations.
- Develop and implement systems to evaluate the effectiveness and measure the impact of all Jewish Arts & Culture programs.
- Develop a comprehensive strategy to ensure all Jewish Arts & Culture programming aligns with the JCC mission and values, and effectively communicate this vision across stakeholder groups.
- Ensure all Jewish Arts & Culture events are adequately staffed to meet program requirements and participant needs.
Experience and Qualifications Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Arts, Arts Management, or related field.
- A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in arts and culture programming or similar position.
- Strong understanding of Jewish culture, holidays, and traditions.
- Proven leadership and team management experience.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
- Positive attitude and dedication to providing exceptional customer service.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience in budget development and financial management.
- Demonstrated ability to develop strategic partnerships.
- Commitment to inclusivity and accessibility in programming.
- Proficiency in project management and evaluation systems.
- Ability to develop and communicate a strategic vision effectively across diverse stakeholder groups.
- Embraces change and adaptability.
- Proactive creative problem-solving.
- Leads with positivity and passion.
How to Apply
Apply online at https://secure.entertimeonline.com/ta/CBIZ20255.careers?ShowJob=386248834
Additional Information
You’ll Also Get:
- Excellent benefits include medical and dental plans, matching 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability, flexible and fixed holidays, and generous paid time off.
- Free family fitness and recreation membership.
- Discount on our wide range of programs including early childhood, summer camp and enrichment.
- Plus, you become part of our community built on our values.
