Deputy Director for Organizational Advancement

Museum at Eldridge Street • New York, NY, United States of America • 1d ago

The Museum at Eldridge Street is housed in the Eldridge Street Synagogue, a magnificent National Historic Landmark that has been meticulously restored. Opened in 1887, the synagogue is the first great house of worship built in America by Jewish immigrants from Eastern Europe. Today, it is the only remaining marker of the great wave of Jewish migration to the Lower East Side open to a broad public who wish to visit Jewish New York. Exhibits, tours, cultural events and educational programs tell the story of Jewish immigrant life, explore architecture and historic preservation, inspire reflection on cultural continuity, and foster collaboration and exchange between people of all faiths, heritages, and interests. The Museum at Eldridge Streets seeks an experienced, visionary leader to serve as Deputy Director for Organizational Advancement-a senior executive responsible for operational, programmatic, and organizational health of the institution. Reporting to the President/CEO this is a hands-on leadership role that requires equal parts strategic thinking and day to day execution. Essential functions include:Translate strategic goals into actionable plansIdentify emerging opportunities in audiences, partnerships, funding, and programmingSupervise direct reports across Visitor Experience, Public Programs, Marketing, Education, and FacilitiesMonitor departmental budgets and track revenue against targets Build relationships with the Chinatown and Lower East Side Community Qualifications:Master’s degree or equivalent experience in Museum Studies, Arts Administration, Nonprofit Management, Historic Preservation, or a related field 7-10 years of management experience in a museum, cultural nonprofit, or historic site Strong operational and organizational skillsExperience supervising staff and managing HR processes Familiarity with budget oversight and program managementKnowledge of Jewish culture, New York City history, and cultural heritage is a plus The Museum at Eldridge Street is an equal opportunity employer. As such, the Museum provides equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without unlawful discrimination with respect to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender identification, marital status, military status or veteran, national origin, political association, race, religion, sexual orientation or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws. The Museum at Eldridge Street is a 501-c-3 tax-exempt organization.