Principal Responsibilities:
- Strategic IT Leadership & Vision:
- Lead the development and execution of the JCC's overall technology strategy, ensuring it
supports current and future organizational needs with exceptional integration with marketing and CRM.
- Partner with senior leadership and department heads to integrate IT initiatives into broader organizational strategies and objectives.
- Information Management & Data Strategy:
- Collaborate with key stakeholders to optimize the full set of agency's internal and customer facing applications and data tools, enhancing the JCC's outreach and engagement efforts and optimizing the member experience on apps and website while ensuring accuracy, security, and integrity of information.
- Develop and implement strategies for improving data-driven decision-making across the organization.
- Technology Infrastructure & Operations Management:
- Oversee the JCC's technology infrastructure ensuring continuous availability, ensuring reliable, secure, and cost-effective operations across all systems and networks.
- Manage the implementation of enterprise solutions and cloud strategies to optimize scalability, performance, and flexibility.
- Cybersecurity & Risk Management:
- Evaluate, implement, and enforce comprehensive cybersecurity policies and disaster recovery plans to protect sensitive data and critical systems.
- Ensure system to proactively monitor IT systems for vulnerabilities and threats, ensuring effective incident response and risk mitigation.
- Team Leadership & Development:
- Lead and mentor a team of IT professionals and vendors, fostering a collaborative, supportive, innovative, and growth-oriented work environment.
- Ensure training, development, and support for staff to effectively utilize
technology and contribute to the organization's success.
- Vendor & Contract Management:
- Manage relationships with external IT vendors, consultants, and service providers to ensure high-quality service and cost-effective delivery and alignment with the JCC's goals and budget.
- Leadership Team Collaboration:
- Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on technology and information innovation, advancement and security matters.
- Collaborate with all departments to align IT strategy with organizational priorities, including marketing, fundraising, and program operations.
- Customer Service & End-User Support:
- Oversee the Help Desk function, ensuring timely, effective and quality resolution of IT-related issues for JCC staff, customers, and stakeholders.
- Ensure resources for basic operational functions for individual professional use and programmatic/operational implementation.
SALARYRANGE: $155,000-$175,000. Commensurate with experience.
Benefits
Complimentary JCC family or Individual membership Employee discounts on all programs, services and events
Generous paid time off, paid floating federal holidays, paid Jewish holidays
Health and dental insurance 403b employer contribution FSA/HSA options
Life insurance
long-term disability
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field. Advanced degrees or certifications in relevant areas (e.g., CISSP, CISM) are a plus.
- Experience: A seasoned information and technology management professional with experience necessary to establish and manage to a vision for our broad agency.A strong knowledge in infrastructure management, information security, application software and data strategy. Previous experience in a nonprofit or mission-driven environment is preferred along with understanding or experience of multi-functional organizations. Experience with Salesforce/Traction Rec a plus.
- Leadership: Proven ability to lead, mentor, and inspire teams, with strong presence, communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate across all levels of the organization.
- Technical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of IT infrastructure, cloud computing, website maintenance, enterprise software systems, cybersecurity protocols, and data management.
- Problem-Solving: A resourceful, hands-on approach to technology management, with the ability to balance strategic planning with practical implementation.
- Budget & Vendor Management: Experience in managing budgets, negotiating contracts, and optimizing resources to reduce costs while maintaining quality service delivery.
- Passion for working in a nonprofit setting, aligned with the JCC's mission to create
- Ability to think creatively and strategically to implement technology solutions that enhance organizational performance and engagement.
- A collaborative, transparent leadership style that builds trust and fosters a culture of inclusion and innovation.
To Apply: Please send cover letter and resume to Shani Waismel Stein at: recruiting@jccotp.org
Salary:
$155000
Agency Information:
Kaplen JCC On The Palisades is a welcoming home away from home for all who pass through its front doors. Our 185,000 square foot building plus acres of outside grounds feature 2 fitness centers, an indoor and outdoor aquatics center, group exercise, spin and pilates studios, 2 gymnasiums, tennis and racquet courts, indoor track, a luxurious spa, multiple playgrounds and fields and so much more. The JCC is home to the renowned Thurnauer School of Music, Leonard and Syril Rubin Nursery School, Neil Klatskin Day Camp, and the JCC Dance and Drama Schools. The JCC is also proud to offer extensive, high quality programs and services to adults of all ages, as well as to seniors and individuals with special needs.
VISION
Our vision is to be the center point of Jewish life in our community and to engage all generations in our mission and values.
MISSION
Deeply rooted in Jewish values and tradition, the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades is a vibrant home for the Jewish People that welcomes all and cultivates the social, intellectual, physical and spiritual well-being of the entire community.
VALUES
We are committed to demonstrating the following values and ask respect for these values from those with whom we interact:
COMMUNITY
CONNECTION TO JUDAISM AND ISRAEL
INTEGRITY
QUALITY
RESPECT
RESPONSIBILITY
SAFETY
TIKKUN OLAM (repairing the world)
