Head of Community Center
hace 2 días
Valencia
The Yael Community Centre in Valencia is part of the Yael Schools Network and serves as a vibrant hub for Jewish life, education, culture and community engagement. Todas las habilidades, cualificaciones y experiencia relevantes que necesitará un candidato seleccionado se enumeran en la siguiente descripción. The centre will include: • A Jewish Early Years program (Kindergarten), • A Sunday School program, • Community co- and extra-curricular programs for children, families and adults, • Cultural, educational and social initiatives for the Jewish community This is a founding leadership role, responsible for building the centre from the ground up and establishing it as a central hub for Jewish community life in Valencia. The Executive Director is responsible to develop the community centre into a central hub of Jewish life, engaging with and catering for the vast majority of the Jewish community. Core Areas of Responsibility • Lead the establishment of the community centre from inception., • Define and implement vision, strategy and growth plans to position the centre as a leading hub for Jewish life. Community Building, Engagement & Partnerships • Build and nurture a strong, inclusive Jewish community, creating a welcoming and engaging environment., • Serve as the public face of the centre and network with local Valencian businesses, NGOs, and the Associació de Veïns (Neighborhood Association)., • Build close relationships with all Jewish community groups and organisations (Chabad, Israeli, etc.). Program Development & Oversight • Manage the Program Coordinator and provide strategic oversight to the Kindergarten and Sunday School leadership., • Ensure high-quality, engaging programming that aligns with the centre's vision and community needs (without directly managing curriculum)., • Manage the shared building layout to guarantee child safety and privacy while maintaining an open, welcoming public atmosphere., • Manage the combined P&L, overseeing budgeting and financial planning to ensure financial sustainability., • Oversee day-to-day operations and maintenance. Act as the primary responsible party for Health & Safety (PRL), fire safety protocols, and sanitization standards., • IT & Infrastructure: Ensure smooth functioning of the centre's technical and physical systems., • Lead and manage a multidisciplinary team to build a collaborative culture, handling recruitment, onboarding, training, and conflict resolution., • Operate within the Yael Schools Network framework and ensure compliance with local Spanish regulations and legal standards. Key Requirements • Proven senior leadership experience in community centres, nonprofits, or multi-functional organisations, with strong experience in building and managing operations from the ground up., • Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams (education, operations, admin, programs) and strong experience in community building and stakeholder engagement., • Ability to think strategically while also managing day-to-day execution., • Financial literacy and experience working with budgets and operational planning., • High level of independence, initiative, and ownership., • Fluency in English (Spanish strongly preferred)., • Strong alignment with Jewish values, Israel, and community life., • Experience in Jewish community organisations or international settings., • Experience working in a start-up or growth environment. xcskxlj, • Familiarity with early childhood or other educational environments. #J-18808-Ljbffr