What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Executive Officer position at Jewish Family Service of Colorado?
Overview
Jewish Family Services (JFS), a cornerstone of support in Greater Kansas City since 1901, is seeking a visionary Chief Executive Officer to guide the organization into its next chapter. Proudly serving over 10,000 individuals annually within the Jewish and broader Kansas City community, JFS provides critical services ranging from family life education and mental health support to a growing food pantry and older adult services. With a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, JFS is committed to expanding its community impact, enhancing operational capabilities, and expanding fundraising and brand awareness.
The CEO will lead these efforts, working closely with the Board of Directors to shape the future of JFS and its mission to provide essential human services for people of all faiths, ages, cultures, and identities who are facing challenges in everyday life or times of crisis. The successful candidate must be a collaborative and energetic leader with strong fund development and financial management skills.
Responsibilities
The CEO will develop deep knowledge of the community, our supporters, core programs and partnerships, operations, and business plans. This role is responsible for creating, implementing, and integrating the strategic direction of JFS.
- Provide strong, creative, nurturing leadership to the management team, staff, and volunteers, while fostering an organizational culture that attracts, motivates, and retains high-quality talent across all levels.
- Oversee the Management Team across all key administrative areas, including program development, compliance, risk management, professional development, fundraising, finance, operations, HR, grants, contracts, volunteer services, and marketing.
- Strengthen partnerships with key stakeholders, including funders, individual donors, governmental bodies, foundations, and other nonprofits.
- Lead the development of the annual operating plan and budgets, ensuring commitments are met.
- Partner with the Director of Development to secure funding, cultivate major donors, and implement activities to meet the agencys annual operating and endowment goals.
- Collaborate with the Board and management team to set and achieve organizational goals and strategic plans aligned with the agencys mission and vision.
- Serve as key spokesperson for the agency to the media and facilitate ongoing efforts to promote agency services.
Qualifications
OMNI is honored to be retained in this search. We appreciate your referrals to professionals who may have an interest in this outstanding opportunity. Please direct all inquiries to :
OMNI Human Resource Solutions
Michelle Anderson, Vice President, Executive Search manderson@omnihrm.com
OMNI and our clients are Equal Opportunity Employers and seek diversity in candidates for employment. EEO Employer W / M / Vet / Disabled / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity
