Chief Executive Officer

JFS of Western MA

Job Description

JFS of Western MA is seeking a mission-driven, energetic, caring, and strategic Chief Executive Officer (CEO)who is devoted to strengthening the lives of individuals living in Western MA. The new CEO will have the opportunity to lead an impactful organization rooted in Jewish values, to quickly respond to the evolving needs of the community and to ensure the financial stability and sustainability of the agency. 
 
The CEO will have a proven ability to manage a non-profit organization and to work creatively and collaboratively with the team, the board, and the community. The successful candidate will have demonstrated leadership skills and a successful record of accomplishments which engenders trust, confidence, motivation, and high morale among employees, board members, volunteers, donors, and community partners. 
 
The CEO will collaborate with a devoted and highly engaged board and hundreds of volunteers who share their time, talents, and treasure to sustain and support the thousands of individuals and families served by JFS annually.
 
The successful candidate will possess demonstrated leadership skills in effective fundraising and revenue development, establishing and implementing strategic and operational objectives, and motivating and managing staff to deliver high quality programs and services. The CEO will cultivate and steward positive relationships with the individuals and groups that support JFS, including Jewish community institutions, business leaders, public officials, funders, and professional organizations. The incumbent will also be an entrepreneur and a visionary, guiding the agency toward opportunities to support the growing needs of the community and enhancing the long-term financial sustainability of the organization.