Who We Are
The Jewish Federation of Springfield, IL is a vital entity in our small but dynamic Jewish community. Springfield, founded in 1821, has a general population of 120,000, with a Jewish population numbering just over 1000. Located in Central Illinois, it is the state capital of Illinois. Its many Lincoln historic sites, rich cultural history, vibrant arts and entertainment community, and a thriving business environment are some of the characteristics that define Springfield. It is also a regional provider of health care services, with innovative hospitals and medical facilities, an excellent array of higher education opportunities, and a growing reputation as a sports destination, which features Prospect League baseball and a major sports megacomplex development.

Springfield also has a deep Jewish history going back to its founding. It is the hometown of philanthropist and businessman Julius Rosenwald. It has two synagogues (one Reform and one Conservative) as well as a Chabad presence.

The Jewish Federation of Springfield, IL, founded in 1941, has the mission to support the wellbeing and continuity of the Jewish people locally, in Israel and throughout the world through coordinated community-wide programming, services, educational activities and fundraising. As a relatively small Federation, we are very proud of our large impact. In 2024, the Jewish Federation of Springfield was awarded the FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award in Washington, DC.

With the retirement of our Executive Director, we are seeking to fill this position.

Job Description
The Executive Director position comes with flexible hours to accommodate the organization’s meetings and programs. The key to Federation success and the uniqueness of the Federation movement is the partnership between lay people and the professionals. The Executive Director reports to and collaborates with the Board of Directors and will supervise between two and four staff members as well as volunteers.

Responsibilities include:

• Nurturing a vibrant environment that results in the maximum engagement of the local Jewish Community.
• Providing strategic direction and supervising on-going programs, special projects, marketing functions and fiscal functions.
• Managing the organization’s fundraising campaigns including building relationships with current and prospective donors.
• Serving as the administrator for all Board functions.
• Promoting leadership within the Jewish Community and expanding organization membership.
• Fostering outreach and partnerships with other Jewish institutions and the greater Springfield community.
• Performing supervisory responsibilities for all staff.

Qualifications

• Self-starter with the ability to manage and motivate staff and volunteers.
• Commitment to Judaism including a knowledge and passion for Jewish life, tradition and culture. A knowledge of the Jewish Federation and a familiarity with Jewish organizations both at home and abroad are beneficial.
• Prior experience in building and maintaining community relations is valuable.
• Experience in strategic planning.
• Fundraising experience is essential.
• Effective communication skills, written and verbal.
• Detail oriented.

Education

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree.
• Previous Jewish or non-profit work experience is ideal.
• Computer literacy using standard office software. Familiarity with publishing and
  database/donor software is preferred.
• Supervisory experience.

Hours/Salary

• Salary commensurate with experience.
• Fulltime with a flexible work schedule,
• Evenings and Sundays for events and meetings,

Benefits

• Information available at the interview.
   

To Apply
Email resume and cover letter to hr@shalomspringfield.org.