Executive Director

Executive Director

Temple Israel

Omaha, Nebraska

The Moran Company [https://morancompany.com/] is pleased to partner with Temple Israel to recruit the organization's next Executive Director.

Founded in January 1871 as Nebraska's first Jewish congregation, Temple Israel [https://www.templeisraelomaha.com/] has served the Omaha community for more than 150 years. Today, the congregation is home to 600 member families and is affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism. Temple Israel's mission is to engage its community with a modern spiritual, educational, and social Jewish experience, guided by a vision of becoming an inclusive, connected, and expanding Reform Jewish community. Programming spans worship and lifecycle support, robust adult and youth education, teen engagement, social and racial justice initiatives, and a wide range of affinity and community groups.

The congregation holds a deep commitment to tikkun olam and has a long history of civic engagement, including partnerships with Omaha-area schools and participation in local and national social justice efforts. Temple Israel is also a founding partner of the Tri-Faith Initiative, a nationally recognized interfaith effort that brings a Jewish synagogue, Christian church, and Muslim mosque together as neighbors on a shared campus in Omaha. What sets Temple Israel apart is not just its programming or its place in Omaha's civic life, but its people. Many families are third and fourth generation members, with roots in the congregation that run deep. Members are genuinely committed to building a congregation that is both strong and welcoming.

The Executive Director serves as the chief administrative and operational leader of Temple Israel, overseeing all secular, business, operational, and financial functions while partnering closely with the Senior Rabbi to ensure unified leadership across the congregation. Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the ED leads staff, strengthens systems and infrastructure, and acts as a central integrator to improve communication, alignment, and accountability during periods of change. The ideal candidate is a strategic, emotionally intelligent leader who excels in building trust, fostering culture, and bringing clarity, consistency, and stability to a complex, mission-driven environment.

The Executive Director is responsible for implementing Board priorities while building a transparent, accountable, and collaborative organizational culture with clear roles, systems, and communication pathways. They partner closely with clergy - especially the Senior Rabbi - to align strategy, support congregational life, and ensure effective communication, operations, financial management, fundraising, and staff leadership. The role also oversees governance support, human resources, and facilities management, ensuring strong infrastructure, financial oversight, and a high-quality, secure experience for all congregants, staff, and visitors.

The Executive Director will focus on strengthening organizational culture by establishing clear values, expectations, and practices that promote trust, belonging, and accountability. They will enhance communication and alignment by implementing transparent systems, feedback loops, and clear decision-making structures across leadership, staff, and the Board. Additionally, the role prioritizes building strong operational and financial infrastructure while fostering psychological safety, ensuring consistency, fairness, and informed, data-driven governance.

The ideal candidate brings 7–10+ years of leadership experience in nonprofit, congregational, or mission-driven organizations, with demonstrated success in operations, HR, finance, and organizational development. They are a highly emotionally intelligent communicator and collaborator, skilled in partnering with clergy and lay leaders, with a strong preference for familiarity with Jewish communal life.

The annual salary range for this position is between $140,000 and $150,000. The role includes a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, vision, and dental insurance, generous PTO, and a matching contribution to a 401(k) retirement plan. Additional benefits include support toward relocation expenses and executive coaching.

The Moran Company is conducting the search for Temple Israel. Questions about the position can be directed to Brandi Fisher, The Moran Company; brandi (at) morancompany.com

To apply for this position, submit a cover letter and resume to Brandi Fisher at the Moran Company, via the secure online portal. Resume should include all professional experience, dates of employment (month and year), position/title, and organization names. Cover letters should articulate relevant experience and fit with the stated preferences of the position.

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