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Chief of Staff to the CEO
Shalom Orlando Inc
851 N Maitland Ave.
Maitland, FL 32751
Principal Responsibilities:
About Shalom Orlando
Shalom Orlando is the central home for Jewish life in Central Florida. We bring people together through meaningful community experiences, education, culture, early childhood programs, fitness and wellness, camps, leadership development, and support services. We're rebuilding, reimagining, and investing in a stronger, more connected future for the Jewish community.
We're entering a new chapter with a renewed strategy, growing programs, and a bold vision for what community can look like. The Chief of Staff is a key partner who will help the CEO bring that vision to life.
Minimum Qualifications:
Position Summary
The Chief of Staff is the CEO's right hand and internal strategic partner. This role supports day-to-day operational follow-through, staff coordination, project management, internal communication, and accountability across the organization.
The Chief of Staff sits in on key meetings, tracks priorities, ensures follow up happens, prepares materials for board and committee work, helps manage cross-department workflows, and keeps the CEO connected to what's happening across the campus and community.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-moving, relationship-driven environment, cares deeply about community, and operates with a strong sense of urgency and responsibility.
This is not an administrative assistant role. It is a high-trust leadership position with visibility across the entire organization and community.
Serve as a strategic partner to the CEO, helping drive priorities forward
Sit in on weekly meetings with department heads and ensure follow up happens
Help the CEO prepare for internal and external meetings, including community partners, donors, board members, and Shalom Orlando leadership
Manage the CEO's workflow, information flow, and priority tracking
Keep cross-functional communication clear, timely, and organized
Track progress on major initiatives across programs, preschool, camp, fitness and aquatics, membership, community engagement, security, finance, and facilities
Build strong working relationships with staff at all levels and understand their work enough to support problem solving and decision making
Support onboarding, transitions, and culture-building efforts as the organization evolves
Project Management and Follow Through
Turn ideas and strategy into actionable plans, timelines, and responsibilities
Hold teams accountable to deadlines in a positive and supportive way
Create and maintain systems for reporting, dashboards, and updates
Support the CEO in managing special projects, including program launches, campus improvements, community events, and partnership initiatives
Board, Committee, and Governance Support
Prepare board packets, presentations, talking points, and follow up items
Coordinate with Finance, Development, Security, and other committees as needed
Ensure the CEO is fully ready for recurring meetings such as TOP Jewish Foundation sessions, board meetings, and community briefings
Keep the CEO informed about day-to-day happenings on campus
Flag issues early, offer solutions, and help coordinate responses
Work closely with departments such as preschool, camp, fitness, security, community engagement, and membership to ensure consistency and alignment
Support the CEO's goal of being deeply embedded in operations for the first 6-9 months
Track CRM, engagement metrics, and program participation where relevant
Ensure outreach and engagement staff have clear goals and reporting expectations
Provide logistical and strategic support for the CEO's community visibility efforts
You move quickly, calmly, and with purpose
You love follow-through and closing open loops
You're energized by a mission-driven environment
You like helping leaders stay organized and focused
You can switch between big-picture thinking and detail work
You're comfortable navigating many personalities and departments
You treat every person with warmth, respect, and discretion
Strong project management skills and experience coordinating complex workflows
Experience in nonprofit, community, programmatic, education, or JCC environments is helpful
Comfort working with senior leaders and boards
Ability to manage confidential information with care
Excellent writing and communication skills
Proficiency with project management tools, CRMs, and shared digital systems
High emotional intelligence, good judgment, and steady presence
Sense of urgency, reliability, and strong personal accountability
Ability to be on site daily and present during major community events
Competitive salary ($85K+) based on experience
Comprehensive benefits package
Professional development opportunities
Warm, mission-driven culture and meaningful community impact
Submit a resume and a short note sharing why you're interested in this role and why Shalom Orlando's mission resonates with you.
This position begins at $85K+, based on experience.
Applications will be reviewed January 2 through January 12, 2026.
Candidates selected for a preliminary interview will be contacted between January 13 and 14 to schedule a first conversation.
Preliminary interviews will take place January 19-23.
The full interview process includes three steps
a preliminary interview
an interview with the CEO
a short assignment, followed by a final interview with the CEO and the chair of the board
We aim to complete hiring by mid-February, if not sooner. If you don't hear from us by January 14, it means we're moving forward with other candidates. We appreciate everyone who applies and takes the time to share their story with us.
Maitland, Florida - Full Time, On-Site
Salary:
$85000
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.