Hiring

Please read the documents below for your selected interest. If you have any questions, please contact Elayna Rathmann, our current Executive Director, at elayna@templeshalom.com. You may also call the office during office hours (Monday - Thursday, 9am - 3pm & Friday, 9am - 2pm).

Executive Director Position Overview & Primary Job Functions
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Executive Director

Temple Shalom, Colorado Springs, CO

What Temple Shalom and Colorado Springs offer:

Temple Shalom is a small, diverse, and welcoming synagogue seeking an Executive Director. We are located at the foot of Pikes Peak, in the heart of Colorado Springs. Aligned with the principals of the Reform and Conservative Jewish movements, our synagogue has a long history in the community.

Join our Temple Shalom family and live in Colorado Springs, rated number 2 in the nation on the annual Best Places to Live list.

General Position Description:

The Executive Director (ED) of Temple Shalom is the organization’s primary non-clergy representative. The ED serves as the chief administrative officer of the congregation in accordance with the principles, guidelines and objectives set forth by the Board of Directors and the By-Laws of the Temple, which may be modified from time to time, and is an ex-officio member of the Board of Directors and other committees as directed by the Board. The ED provides the day-to-day management of Temple fiscal and administrative affairs and will have direct supervisory authority over all administrative, clerical, and building maintenance personnel. The ED works in partnership with clergy, professional staff, and lay leaders in managing the human, financial and facilities resources of Temple Shalom. It is incumbent on the ED to form mutually beneficial and trusting relationships with internal and external Temple Shalom stakeholders in the service of the needs of the Congregation and the larger Jewish community in and around Colorado Springs.

Temple Shalom Director of Education and Engagement Description

General Position Description:

The Director of Education & Engagement is responsible for providing overall vision and leadership for Temple Shalom’s educational programs and congregational engagement. This includes directing all aspects of our Preschool, Religious School & Youth, Adult Education and Programming. This position is critical in the active engagement of our membership for programs, events and services and will work in collaboration with the Rabbi and Executive Director to build relationships with our members.

This is a full-time position that reports directly to the Executive Director. The Director of Education & Engagement will work directly with the Education Committee for curriculum and planning, the Program Committee for events and holiday observances and collaboration of the Temple Calendar. This requires close working relationships with teaching staff, committees, and our families.