Chief Executive Officer

Description

The York Jewish Community Center is seeking a dynamic, visionary, mission-driven and business-focused leader to lead one of York County’s most respected community institutions into its next chapter. With a rich history spanning more than a century, a strong reputation for service, and a diverse membership base, the York JCC is well-positioned for a future of continued impact. This is a critical time for the organization following a period of leadership turnover and operational challenges and this leader will be energized by the opportunity to not just stabilize the organization but to help it grow and thrive.

The next CEO will have the opportunity to advance strategic priorities, strengthen organizational culture, enhance financial sustainability, expand philanthropic support, raise the organization’s visibility in civic life and deepen the York JCC's role as a vibrant center for community life. This leader will guide an organization that proudly celebrates its Jewish heritage while welcoming and serving individuals and families from all backgrounds.

The ideal candidate will be an accomplished executive with a demonstrated ability to lead organizational transformation, build strong teams, navigate complex operational challenges, and inspire stakeholders around a shared vision. This leader does not need to be Jewish themselves but will embrace the York JCC's commitment to Jewish values, inclusivity, and community connection.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an executive who is energized by community building, organizational leadership, change management, fundraising, and mission-driven impact, the York JCC offers a rare opportunity to shape the future of a beloved institution while strengthening both Jewish communal life and the broader York community.

• Strengthening organizational culture, build trust, and foster alignment across the leadership team and staff.
• Conducting a comprehensive assessment of organizational operations and staffing, identifying opportunities to improve effectiveness, efficiency, and service delivery.
• Maintaining a thorough understanding of the Company’s financial position, while improving profitability and cash flow across all departments and building balance sheet liquidity.
• Establishing strong relationships with board members, staff, donors, members, community partners, and key stakeholders.
• Developing and implementing a comprehensive fundraising and donor engagement strategy to support long-term financial sustainability.
• Partnering with the Board of Directors to refine strategic priorities, establish measurable goals and performance indicators, and improve board functions and governance.
• Evaluating current and future facility and capital needs and developing recommendations for long-term investment and campus planning.

This leader will demonstrate a passion for community service and appreciation for the role of Jewish values, culture, traditions and community life play in shaping the mission of the York JCC. The CEO will be committed to diversity, inclusion, and creating welcoming environments for people of all backgrounds. They will demonstrate a high degree of emotional intelligence, integrity, and professionalism and believe strongly in the power of civic institutions to create community and belonging.

The CEO will be an inspiring leader who brings experience with strategic planning and can translate vision into clear priorities, measurable outcomes, and organizational alignment. A forward-looking problem solver, they will bring demonstrated experience building, growing, or leading organizations through periods of significant…