Chief Operating Officer- South Palm

Chief Operating Officer – South Palm Beach

Chief Operating Officer
- South Palm Beach

The Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County is a leading force in a vibrant and rapidly growing Jewish communities in North America. Based in Boca Raton, Florida - one of the most desirable destinations for Jewish life in the United States, the Federation serves a large, diverse, and multi-generational population with significant philanthropic capacity and an expanding vision for communal impact.

JFSPBC is positioned at a pivotal moment of growth and transformation. With philanthropic funds raised approaching $30 million and a clear trajectory toward even greater scale, the Federation is strengthening its role as the central hub for Jewish life in the region, driving innovation in community engagement, advancing a bold philanthropic agenda, and deepening its impact locally, in Israel, and around the world.

Its work spans critical areas including human services, Jewish education, community security, and global Jewish responsibility, all guided by a commitment to excellence, accountability, and meaningful results.

At the heart of this work is a unique 100-acre campus, one of the largest Jewish communal campuses in the country, featuring over two million square feet of residential, educational, and programmatic space. This dynamic ecosystem brings together a network of premier partner agencies, including Jewish Association for Residential Care, Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center, Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services, Donna Klein Jewish Academy, Katz Hillel Day School, Katz Yeshiva High School, and Sinai Residences Boca Raton, among others.

Together, they form a comprehensive and integrated platform for Jewish life - serving individuals and families at every stage.

Driven by strong professional leadership and deeply engaged lay partners, JFSPBC is not simply sustaining community; it is actively shaping its future. With strategic investments in infrastructure, talent, and systems, the Federation is building a model for what a modern, high performing Jewish communal organization can be: ambitious in vision, disciplined in execution, and unwavering in its commitment to strengthening Jewish life.

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The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is a senior executive responsible for leading and optimizing the Federation’s day-to-day operations across a complex, multi-use campus environment. Reporting to the President & CEO, the COO ensures that all operational functions, including facilities, technology, and security are strategically aligned, efficiently managed, and positioned to support organizational performance, growth, and community impact.

The COO drives operational excellence, consistency, and accountability across the organization, with primary responsibility for campus facilities and operations, information technology, security, and vendor management.

Providing high-level oversight of a dynamic, multi-building campus, the COO serves as the central operational partner to on-campus agencies and stakeholders. This role ensures seamless coordination of shared resources, reliable performance of critical systems, and the delivery of a safe, efficient, and well-managed environment. The COO is accountable for execution, performance, and continuous improvement across all operational functions, while partnering with the Executive and Facilities Board as needed to provide operational insights, strategic guidance, and updates on campus priorities.

• Lead Federation operations with high‑level oversight of digital transformation, including implementation, integration, and adoption, while streamlining and optimizing Federation‑wide processes.
• Strengthen cross‑functional alignment across internal departments, ensuring seamless integration of systems and processes to drive organizational improvement and operational efficiency.
• Provide campus-wide leadership by strengthening collaboration with internal departments and on‑campus agencies, serving as a trusted voice for staff, and advancing modernization and…