{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"a35fe1873cdba87d9fcca2db","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a35fe1873cdba87d9fcca2db","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a35fe1873cdba87d9fcca2db","title":"Program Director","description":"Temple Beth Zion Buffalo, NY\nFull-Time Salaried (40 hours week, $80K to $100K depending on experience)\nTemple Beth Zion (TBZ), a vibrant Reform Jewish community, is seeking a strategic, missiondriven Temple Director/Program Director to partner with the Senior Rabbi, Cantor, Board President, and lay leadership in advancing the Temples vision. This senior program leadership role ensures that programmatic ideas become wellplanned, wellfunded, and wellexecuted initiatives while maintaining smooth, professional daytoday operations.\nAbout the Role\nThe Program Director (pay and seniority level to be defined based on candidates experience) serves as a trusted advisor and program leader, translating clergy and committee vision into actionable plans, coordinating staff and resources, and ensuring clarity, consistency, and excellence across all TBZ programs. This role blends strategic planning, program management, staff leadership, development coordination, and focused operational support in a dynamic, communitycentered environment.\nKey Responsibilities\nPartner with clergy and committee chairs to design, plan, and execute ritual, educational, and community-building programs that advance TBZs vision and strengthen congregational engagement.\nTranslate strategic priorities into project plans with clear ownership, timelines, milestones, measurable outcomes, and impact tracking for leadership and Board reporting.\nAlign program plans with budgets, available funding sources, donor intent, grant requirements, staffing needs, and long-term sustainability considerations.\nCoordinate program operations and readiness, including staff support, calendar and space planning, facilities coordination, vendor communication, and alignment with the Operations Manager.\nPartner with the Development Coordinator, Development Committee, and lay leaders to connect program priorities with donor interests, stewardship opportunities, fundraising goals, and impact storytelling.\nManage donor-funded and grant-supported initiatives from concept through implementation, outcome tracking, reporting, stewardship support, and renewal planning.\nBuild repeatable program systems, planning tools, and evaluation practices that improve execution, grant readiness, outcome tracking, and leadership reporting.\nEstablish clear, respectful, and professional communication standards while preparing program summaries, reports, briefings, and follow-up materials for clergy, leadership, donors, and the Board.\nSupervise, coach, and support administrative and program staff, clarifying roles and fostering a collaborative, accountable, service-oriented workplace culture.\nQualifications\nBachelors degree in nonprofit management, business, education, organizational leadership, or related field (or equivalent experience).\n5+ years of experience in program planning, project management, staff coordination, and business operations.\nStrong communication, interpersonal, and relationshipbuilding skills.\nDemonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and lead teams with clarity and professionalism.\nExperience with budgeting, operational systems, and administrative processes.\nComfort with digital tools and willingness to learn new platforms (e.g., ShulCloud).\nFamiliarity with Jewish communal life or willingness to learn; alignment with Reform Jewish values of inclusivity and respect.\nWhy TBZ\nThis is an opportunity to shape the operational and programmatic backbone of a historic congregation committed to spiritual depth, community connection, and meaningful Jewish life. The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, collaborative, and energized by helping a missiondriven institution thrive.\n\nSalary/Compensation: $80,000 - $100,000 per year\n\nrecblid pwjabqnklkv852w70z0xcmeey48dvl","company":"Templebethzion","rawCompany":"templebethzion","city":"Buffalo","state":"NY","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-10T15:25:49.648Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-9151.00","title":"Social and Community Service Managers","slug":"social-and-community-service-managers"},{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"11-1021.00","title":"General and Operations Managers","slug":"general-and-operations-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"813110","title":"Religious Organizations","slug":"religious-organizations"},{"code":"813410","title":"Civic and Social Organizations","slug":"civic-and-social-organizations"},{"code":"813990","title":"Other Similar Organizations (except Business, Professional, Labor, and Political Organizations)","slug":"other-similar-organizations-except-business-professional-labor-and-political-organizations"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Program Director","description":"Temple Beth Zion Buffalo, NY\nFull-Time Salaried (40 hours week, $80K to $100K depending on experience)\nTemple Beth Zion (TBZ), a vibrant Reform Jewish community, is seeking a strategic, missiondriven Temple Director/Program Director to partner with the Senior Rabbi, Cantor, Board President, and lay leadership in advancing the Temples vision. 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