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Executive Director
Temple Beth Shalom is seeking an executive director who should be a strong, collaborative leader able to work in partnership with clergy, staff, and lay leadership to craft a vision which they can implement by leading temple staff and volunteers as they strive to make that vision a reality. The executive director is a thought partner to Senior Rabbi Eleanor Steinman and is responsible for building relationships with members, staff, and volunteers, creating an effective day-to-day operation to support the mission of sustaining the Jewish community in the unique and growing city of Austin. Specific areas of oversight include operations, staff management, facilities, and finance. No day is the same in the work of the executive director. Read the full job description and instructions for applying.
Development Director
As Temple Beth Shalom’s first-ever Development Director, you will work alongside senior staff, clergy, and key lay leaders to create and implement structures and processes resulting in expanded philanthropic giving. Your primary focus will be to build out a strategic direction to ensure long-term financial sustainability by motivating and inspiring congregants to increase charitable contributions, developing and growing the congregation’s endowment, and creating new philanthropic programs aligned with our members’ passions. You must genuinely enjoy meeting new people, thrive in social situations, and know how to cultivate and strengthen relationships. Read full job description and instructions for applying.
Mid-Week Hebrew Teacher
Temple Beth Shalom offers an innovative, forward-thinking religious school for teachers who are interested in sharing their love of Judaism and desire to create a strong community of students. Our goal is to provide a strong, supportive environment for teachers doing this important work. We offer in-person Hebrew learning on Sunday from 1:40 p.m.-2:40 p.m., and Wednesdays from 4:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m. We also offer online Hebrew learning on Thursdays from 5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Teachers must be on site or online (depending on the class) for 30 minutes before class and 15 minutes after.
Sunday Judaics Teacher in Religious School
Temple Beth Shalom offers an innovative, forward-thinking religious school
for teachers who are interested in sharing their love of Judaism and desire to
create a strong community of students. Our goal is to provide a strong,
supportive environment for teachers doing this important work.
We offer Sunday morning sessions from 8:45 a.m.-10:45 a.m. and Sunday
afternoon sessions from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Teachers must be on site 30
minutes before class and 15 minutes after.