Mission and Core Values:

· To ensure that Yad Ezra is in the forefront when dealing with food insecurity in the Jewish community and cultivates partnerships with anti-hunger agencies in the Jewish/greater community.

Internal Responsibilities:

· Oversee day-to-day operations.

· Actively, thoughtfully and respectfully guide, drive and manage team along with programming, fundraising, marketing, operations, bookkeeping, physical building.

· Foster collaboration and consensus among team members/ volunteers/board members.

· Serve as mentor, recognize contributions and efforts, motivate, encourage development and design thinking and innovation.

· Oversee maintenance of records, books, minutes, documents, financial records.

· Hiring/firing/performance management, compensation, benefits, update employee handbook as necessary, create/revise/update operations policies as needed.

· Oversee and ensure fiscal management of the organization.

· Define staff duties, establish performance standards, conduct employee reviews/self-evaluations.

· Encourage continued education and other courses/classes to assist in professional development.

· Organize monthly staff meetings and/or meetings as needed.

· Create/oversee creation of scripts/marketing materials, etc. promoting Yad Ezra.

· Having a working knowledge of software programs being used.

· Oversee/maintain security measures that protect all individuals, software, building, property.

· Foster good relations with all vendors, contractors, consultants.

Fundraising Responsibilities:

· Coordinate/oversee all aspects of special events for Yad Ezra (honoree(s), speakers, venue, marketing materials, financial reporting, other arrangements).

· Write/oversee writing and submission of grants to foundations for funding and follow-up reporting.

· Research grant opportunities that have shared goals and values.

· Create and successfully execute multi-faceted campaigns to raise funds.

· Target, retain and enhance donor base (including businesses, individuals, foundations).

· Ensure continued financial viability of Giving Gardens.

· Budget forecast preparations and financial analysis.

Board Responsibilities:

· Attend all board and committee meetings and record/ensure that minutes are recorded.

· Provide information, timelines, financial reports and other important information to help the board or committees in making decisions that impact Yad Ezra.

· Provide input and oversight to ensure fiscal management.

· Forge relationships with board members to help them engage with Yad Ezra.

· Report to the board to keep them informed as to activities, fundraising, programming, etc.

· Be a good partner to the president to help ensure his/her success that results in a meaningful term and legacy for him/her.

· Bring ideas to the board for consideration and try to be the last person to turn down an idea/suggestion.

· Act as liaison between board members, committee chairs, executive committee and advisory committee members.

· Contribute and execute strategic/long term plan(s) for the organization.

· Provide the necessary tools to enable the board to be comfortable cheerleaders for Yad Ezra.

Community Responsibilities:

· Maintaining good relationship with Federation and sister agencies.

· Represent Yad Ezra and promote a positive organizational image to ensure community representation.

· Engage with other agencies that address food insecurity and pursue partnerships/collaborations that benefit those we serve.

· Execute contracts/agreements between Yad Ezra and other businesses, organizations and foundations.

· Take advantage of Giving Gardens as a tool to promote and educate the greater community about food insecurity.

· Share best practices, vendors, experiences, mentor, etc. to assist and consult with other agencies.

· Answer/initiate/refer all correspondence with other agencies/individuals/leaders.

· Handle/oversee media, communication and publicity.

Yad Ezra is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.