Location and Job Title:

Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Shalom Orlando Inc
851 N Maitland Ave.
Maitland, FL 32751

Principal Responsibilities:

ABOUT SHALOM ORLANDO

Shalom Orlando is an integrated Jewish Community Center and Jewish Federation, serving as both the primary provider of Jewish programs and experiences and the backbone organization for Jewish life in Greater Orlando.

Through the Roth Jewish Community Center, Shalom Orlando delivers a wide range of community-facing programs including early childhood education, camps, wellness, fitness and aquatics, cultural and educational programming, and engagement across the lifespan. In its federation and backbone role, Shalom Orlando also provides community-wide leadership and coordination, including philanthropic development, security and community safety, community relations, convening, and partnership-building on behalf of the broader Jewish community.

Together, these roles position Shalom Orlando not only as a place where Jewish life happens, but as an organization responsible for strengthening, connecting, and supporting the entire Jewish ecosystem in Central Florida.

Shalom Orlando is entering a new chapter of leadership and renewal, with a new CEO and a renewed commitment to operational excellence, growth, and community impact.

Minimum Qualifications:

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is the CEO's primary operational partner and right hand, with a particular focus on the programmatic, operational, and people-centered work of the Roth Jewish Community Center. This senior leader ensures that Shalom Orlando's strategy, priorities, and vision translate into effective execution across programs, operations, and staff.

While the COO operates within Shalom Orlando's integrated JCC-Federation model and collaborates closely with colleagues responsible for federation-level functions such as philanthropy, security, and community relations, this role is more heavily oriented toward the day-to-day excellence, growth, and impact of the Roth Jewish Community Center's programs and operations.

While this role is expected to function as the organization's senior operational leader, specific areas of oversight and day-to-day responsibilities will be shaped in partnership with the CEO, based on the strengths of the individual hired and the evolving needs of the organization.

ORGANIZATIONAL DRIVERS & GROWTH FOCUS

Shalom Orlando's work is driven by a set of interconnected organizational engines, each of which plays a critical role in advancing Jewish life in Greater Orlando and all of which require continued strengthening, integration, and growth:

Philanthropic support, including individual giving, foundation relationships, and community-wide fundraising
 Community initiatives and cooperation, including backbone leadership, convening, partnership development, and community security coordination
 Preschool (early childhood education) and Parent Education Center, serving as foundational entry points for families and long-term engagement
 Day camp, after-school, and youth program revenue, supporting both mission and financial sustainability
 Wellness, fitness and aquatics, as core drivers of daily engagement, membership, and community wellbeing
 Senior programs and services, supporting connection, wellness, and lifelong engagement
 Cultural programs, including arts, learning, and experiences that enrich Jewish identity and community life

The COO will also help advance aspirational goals to collaborate with regional hospital systems around wellness and preventive health, significantly expand adult and older adult programming, and strengthen Shalom Orlando's role as a backbone organization serving as a convener, connector, and driver of Jewish community programs and partnerships throughout Greater Orlando.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Executive Partnership & Strategic Leadership
 Serve as a strategic and operational thought partner to the CEO
 Translate vision, priorities, and board direction into actionable plans and measurable outcomes
 Support CEO preparation for board, committee, donor, and community engagements
 Bring creativity, innovation, and constructive challenge to leadership discussions

Organizational Leadership & Accountability
 Oversee and coordinate internal operations and staff functions (structure to be finalized)
 Ensure clarity of roles, goals, and performance expectations across departments
 Drive follow-through, accountability, and organizational discipline
 Foster a collaborative, high-performing, and mission-aligned culture

Operations, Systems & Data
 Strengthen internal systems, workflows, and decision-making processes
 Use data, dashboards, and metrics to track performance and guide decisions
 Leverage technology and AI tools to improve efficiency and effectiveness
 Partner with Finance, HR, IT, Facilities, and Security to ensure strong infrastructure, compliance, and risk management

Board, Governance & External Relationships
 Work closely with the CEO to support the board and its committees
 Prepare materials, track follow-up, and support strong governance practices
 Represent the organization with donors, partners, and community stakeholders when appropriate

QUALIFICATIONS

Senior leadership experience in a Jewish Community Center, Jewish Federation, YMCA, or comparable nonprofit organization strongly preferred
 Demonstrated success managing people, systems, and complex operations
 Strong organizational, project management, and execution skills
 Comfort working with boards, donors, and senior stakeholders
 Data-driven mindset with experience using metrics to guide decisions
 High emotional intelligence and ability to hold others accountable with clarity and respect
 Comfort leveraging technology and AI tools to enhance organizational performance
 Commitment to Jewish community, values, and mission-driven work

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

This is a full-time, exempt position with a starting salary of $100,000 per year, commensurate with experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Shalom Orlando offers the opportunity to be part of an exciting, dynamic, and forward-thinking leadership team committed to strengthening Jewish life, driving innovation, and building a vibrant and connected community in Central Florida.

Salary:

$100000

Agency Information:

The JCC is an equal opportunity employer to all qualified persons without regard to race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental handicap, or veteran status.

Since 1973, The Roth Family Jewish Community Center of Greater Orlando in Maitland has been the center of Jewish life in Central Florida and home to award-winning preschool, after school, summer camp, fitness, sports, arts and community programs.