Chief Executive Officer (Arts & Culture / Jewish Life / Nonprofit) (Washington)
Washington, DC | Full-Time | Starting at $230,000 About the Role A nationally recognized center for arts, entertainment, ideas, and Jewish life in Washington, DC, is hiring its next Chief Executive Officer. Housed in a revitalized historic synagogue dating back to 1908, the organization presents more than 200 programs annually, from talks, concerts, and comedy shows to live podcast recordings, Shabbat services, holiday celebrations, and social justice programming. Its cultural events draw audiences from across the DC region and online, offering access to preeminent thought leaders, performers, and pop culture voices. Its Jewish programming creates dynamic, non‑denominational, non‑membership spaces for people in their 20s and 30s to explore Jewish values and traditions on their own terms. The CEO will serve as both the strategic vision-holder and the public face of the organization, driving business model strategy, stewarding a distinctive workplace culture, and representing the institution as a voice for arts, entertainment, ideas, and Jewish life. This is a rare leadership opportunity at a defining moment in the organization’s story. What the Role Covers Leading and developing a high‑performing executive team of five direct reports, fostering a collaborative, creative, and mission‑driven culture Stewarding the organization’s distinctive culture: hardworking, welcoming, intentional, equitable, and grounded in humor and warmth Leading an inclusive visioning and strategic planning process to set direction for the decade ahead Driving business model conversations in partnership with the board and executive team, guiding annual balanced budgets and long‑term financial strategies Championing creative vision that supports business development, new revenue streams, sponsorship models, earned income strategies, and partnerships Partnering closely with the board of directors on governance, reporting, recruitment, and ongoing engagement Leading fundraising strategy and major donor stewardship in collaboration with the Chief Development Officer, with the ability to cultivate and close major gifts Cultivating funding partnerships with foundations, corporations, individual philanthropists, and national Jewish philanthropies Ensuring 200 annual programs across arts, entertainment, ideas, and Jewish life are aligned with organizational values and executed with excellence Inventing new formats and event types that position the organization as a place of originality Serving as a compelling public spokesperson on arts, ideas, Jewish programming, community connection, and live events Maintaining strong relationships with leaders in local and national Jewish communities, arts and culture institutions, and local DC stakeholders Operating hands‑on in a small organization while building on existing strong systems and structure Qualifications Proven senior leadership experience with a demonstrated passion for mentoring teams and cultivating strong, diverse team cultures Experience in arts and culture, live events, media, or mission‑driven organizations especially welcome Deep fluency with Jewish life, culture, and the contemporary Jewish communal landscape Track record of generating earned income and securing philanthropic support, with entrepreneurial instinct to build new revenue channels Exceptional written and oral communication and interpersonal skills; a compelling organizational spokesperson Outstanding emotional intelligence with the ability to navigate politically and culturally sensitive conversations with tact and care A bridge‑builder across diverse constituencies spanning age, education, socioeconomic, religious, and political backgrounds Leads with kindness, humility, honesty, and humor Entrepreneurial and experimental, energized by invention and willing to try things that may not work Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and belonging Mission‑driven with deep appreciation for the intersection of culture, spirituality, and community life Benefits include health, vision, and dental insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, retirement savings with matching, pre‑tax transit benefit, paid holidays, parental leave, summer Fridays, and office closures during the week of July 4th, between Christmas and New Year's, and select Jewish holidays. To Apply Visit Mediabistro for full details and application instructions. J-18808-Ljbffr
