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Detroit 2024 Maccabi Games Director
JCC of Metropolitan Detroit
6600 W Maple Rd
West Bloomfield, MI 48322

Principal Responsibilities:

To apply, please send cover letter and resume to Cynthia Goodman at cgoodman@jccdet.org

The JCC Maccabi Games Director is responsible for managing and supervising the overall operation of the 2024 JCC Maccabi Games. This includes, but is not limited to, all aspects including planning, committee development, budgeting, event coordination, and overseeing day to day operations during the week of the Games (July 2024). The Games Director reports to the Assistant Executive Director of Events and works closely with the Maccabi Committee Chairs.

Responsibilities

Administrative:

Assist in the selection of the General Chair(s)
Set up structure of the Games office
Hire and supervise Games support staff
Coordinate with supervisor the assignments and supervision of other JCC Staff
Provide administrative support to committees and committee chairs
Coordinate the printing of all Games related publications
Develop, with the direction of your supervisor, all contracts for facilities, contractors, transportation entertainers, officials, and other Games related arrangements

Planning:

Participate in the determination of overall schedule and content of athletic/arts and social events
Work with JCC leadership, JCC Association leadership and Games leadership in the planning and implementation of policies and procedures governing the Games
Oversee and ensure planning and implementation of all areas of the Games, including the following major areas:

Athletic events and venues
Arts master classes and venues
Hospitality
Housing
Medical
Transportation
Volunteers
Sponsorship
Jewish Programming
Food
Security
Publicity and Communications
Evening Activities and Special Events
Opening Ceremonies/VIP/Closing Party
Hotels
JCC Cares
Arrivals/Registration/Departures

Budget

Develop and oversee the management of the Games budget with guidance from the Games Chairs
Prepare updates and tracking reports
Maintain accurate accounting of payables and receivables
Work with supervisor and accounting department in setting up all special accounting and cash needs

Minimum Qualifications:

The JCC Maccabi Games Director must be prepared to do whatever is necessary to run a smooth, organized, and successful set of Games
Demonstrated ability to work with a wide variety of stakeholders, including volunteers and staff; and to remain calm while working under pressure
Within the last several months of the program and during the program week itself, the Games Director must be able to devote a considerable amount of time above and beyond the normal 40-hour work week
Superior project management, organizational, and communication skills
Demonstrated ability to juggle multiple tasks and continuously evaluate priorities in a changing environment
Excellent judgment and real-time problem-solving skills
A commitment to excellence
Knowledge of the Metro Detroit Jewish community

Salary:

$55,000 - $65,000

Agency Information:

The mission of the Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit is to support Jewish unity, ensure Jewish continuity and enrich Jewish life while conveying the importance of well-being within the Jewish and general community and the people of Israel.