Executive Director

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Executive Director
Full Time Tampa, FL, US

11 days ago Requisition ID: 1404

Maureen and Douglas Cohn Executive Director of the Tampa JCCs
Position Summary
The Tampa Jewish Community Centers and Federation seeks an Executive Director of its JCCs who will grow membership and programs, be an excellent supervisor and fundraiser, and be one of the key public faces of the organization, focusing on the operations and effectiveness of the Shanna and Bryan Glazer JCC and JCC North Campus. Prior JCC or other Jewish communal experience is strongly preferred. As a result of the Tampa JCCs being part of an integrated JCC-Federation, some of the typical JCC administrative functions will be managed by other departments; however, the successful candidate will have significant input into the goals and operations of the entire organization.

The Executive Director (ED) will be responsible for overseeing a broad array of fitness, recreational, educational, cultural and social programs. The ED will also play a lead role in maximizing membership recruitment, all program fees and other revenues for the JCCs. These include a lead role in charitable fundraising among individuals, families, corporate entities and grant procurement from foundations and all levels of government. In addition, the Tampa JCCs ED will strive to secure as many corporate sponsorships as possible for JCC programs.

About the Tampa JCCs
The Tampa Jewish Community Centers and Federation is where the Tampa Jewish community goes for programs and services for all ages. Located in two facilities in addition to a preschool in a South Tampa synagogue, the Tampa JCCs' mission is to support and enrich the continuity of Jewish life and values in the community, in Israel and worldwide. The Tampa JCCs embrace the following values and guiding principles:

Tzedakah and caring for Jewish causes

Commitment to the survival of world Jewry

Love for Jewish culture, traditions and learning

Communication that is truthful and open

Respect for others

The 83,500 square feet of previously vacant space in the historic Fort Homer Hesterly Armory was developed into the transformative

Shanna and

Bryan Glazer JCC . Its approximately 120,000 square feet of community space is an extraordinary gathering place, providing a wide range of programs and services for people of all ages, including recreation, fitness, education and culture, designed to engage individuals and families and help to meet the needs of a diverse community. The location is in a desirable and highly visible gateway to downtown Tampa and all West and South Tampa areas.
The center opened in 2016, housing, among other components, a state-of-the-artfitness andaquatics center ;visual arts center operated by the City of Tampa;Senior Center for Active Living ; theFlorida-Israel Business Accelerator ; an area for teens and 'tweens; a premier event venue; and community services space, includingTampa Jewish Family Services (food bank and counseling offices).

In June 2026, after closing the Cohn Campus in North Tampa, the organization leased space in the same general area for a JCC North location that houses the JCC's award-winning Parkinson's program that now has a national presence as a result of its partnership with the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research and working with ten other JCCs around the country. The facility also houses the organization's Arts and Culture administrative offices and PJ Library program.

About Jewish Tampa
The Jewish population of Tampa is thought to be close to 25,000-30,000. There are five synagogues in South Tampa, three in Greater Carrollwood and one additional synagogue in the University area. There are several places that offer Kosher food, including a café at the Shanna and Bryan Glazer JCC, a new Kosher restaurant and many different organizations and groups, such as Tampa Jewish Family Services, TOP Jewish Foundation, Hillel Academy, Hebrew Academy of Tampa Bay, Torah Academy, TampaBay-Job-Links, Hillels of the Florida Suncoast, Jewish War Veterans and Hadassah, to name some.

About Tampa
Tampa sits on Tampa Bay, along Florida's Gulf Coast. A major business center, it's also known for its museums and other cultural offerings. The historic Ybor City neighborhood, developed by Cuban and Spanish cigar-factory workers at the turn of the 20th century, is a dining and nightlife destination. Tampa is a cultural hub and is home to a variety of stage and performing arts venues, theaters, museums and professional sports teams. The City of Tampa operates over 165 parks and beaches covering 1,186 acres within city limits, and 41 more in surrounding suburbs covering 70,000 acres. As a tourist destination, Tampa has many attractions and theme parks, including Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, Adventure Island, ZooTampa at Lowry Park and the Florida Aquarium.

Supervision — Develop and lead a staff that works on JCC programs, preschool, aftercare/camp and membership to ensure that they provide the appropriate training and development to their respective teams, while promoting a respectful and positive work environment. The ED will also manage the relationship with the external vendor (EXOS) that provides fitness and recreation programs and plays a lead role in recruiting and retaining members. In addition, depending on the successful candidate's skillset and experience, the ED may eventually be assigned to oversee other departments.

Donor Relations — Be an active leader in the solicitation and stewardship process. Maintain existing relationships and identify new donors and endowments, applying state-of-the-art fundraising strategies, including securing individual and family gifts, corporate sponsorships and government and foundation grants.

Community Relations — Represent the Tampa JCCs locally, statewide and nationally within the JCC network, as well as to other relevant Jewish and secular organizations and to the interfaith and non-Jewish communities.

Governance & Board of Directors — Attend monthly board meetings and prepare JCC board reports highlighting any high-level administrative challenges and/or programmatic accomplishments or issues so that the board is kept engaged and informed.

Fiscal Oversight — Maintain a balanced budget, meeting or exceeding stated goals and targets.

Risk Management — Work with others to oversee and ensure the security and safety of the JCCs.

Strategic Planning — Develop and execute plans to grow the JCCs' membership, programs, funding, and facilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

BA/BS degree; an advanced degree is strongly preferred

A history of achieving organizational growth and effectiveness in a JCC or other Jewish communal environment is strongly preferred

A minimum of five years of senior leadership experience

Excellent interpersonal skills

Persuasive communicator with strong English verbal and written communication skills

A strong knowledge of Judaism and Jewish culture and respect for their values and customs

Proven ability to innovate

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