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CBE is in need of dedicated members of the congregation to take on a leadership role on our Board of Directors.

No prior experience is required. Mentorship for all positions will be provided by former Board Members as needed.

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See position descriptions below. "Open Positions" are those where the incumbent is not running for the upcoming term, and therefore where candidates are most needed, but you may submit a candidate application for any position on this page, provided you meet the requirements as shown.

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Click/tap the button to download the application.

Open Positions

Executive VP

Responsibilities:

  • Assume President’s duties when President is unavailable (including chairing meetings, speaking at events, etc.)

  • Oversee general maintenance of Temple facilities

  • Oversee arrangements for use of the facilities (i.e., setup/cleanup before and after events, assuring responsible use by renters, etc.)

Useful Skills:

  • Handiness/experience with maintenance/construction

  • High degree of organization

VP of Fundraising

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee all fundraising activities and events; initiate fundraising campaigns and plan fundraising events

  • Serve on Communications Committee

  • Submit all funds raised with proper accounting of income and expenses

  • Prepare and provide financial reports as requested by the Board of Directors

Useful Skills:

  • Fundraising experience

  • Event planning experience

  • Marketing experience

VP of Programs

Responsibilities:

  • Initiate, plan, and chair programs for the Congregation

  • Provide financial reports to the Board of Directors upon request

  • Establish and maintain master calendar for the Congregation

  • Serve on the Communications Committee

Useful Skills:

  • Event planning experience

  • Marketing experience

Other Positions

President

Requirements:

  • Must be Jewish

  • Must have been a Temple member in good standing for a minimum of two consecutive years immediately preceding the election

  • Must have served on the Board in any position in the year immediately preceding the election

Responsibilities:

  • Convene and preside over monthly Board meetings (currently taking place on Zoom), as well as meetings of the general membership, etc. as needed

  • Act as co-signatory (along with the Treasurer) on all checks issued and other approved financial agreements made, and serve as a member of the Financial Committee

  • Represent (or delegate someone to represent) the congregation and the Board at all events, both within CBE and in the wider community, helping to create a positive impression of who we are

  • Contribute a letter to each issue of the quarterly Chai-Lites newsletter, and provide other written communications to the congregation and affiliates as needed

  • Speak at events as appropriate

  • Remain on the Board as Past President for one year, to advise new President and ensure a smooth transition of responsibilities

Useful Skills:

  • Financial acumen

  • Leadership experience

  • Strong oral and written communication skills

  • Confidence in public speaking

VP of Communications

Requirements:

  • Substantial technological literacy

  • Personal access to graphic design programs (e.g., Adobe creative suite or similar)

  • Knowledge of graphic design principles and best practices

Responsibilities:

  • Chair Communications Committee

  • Update and maintain CBE website and social media pages

  • Create/coordinate CBE publications, including Chai-Lites, CBE Weekly News Email, advertising, etc.

  • Prepare annual communications budget

Useful Skills:

  • High degree of organization

VP of Membership

Responsibilities:

  • Report on status of membership as requested

  • Maintain communication with existing members, to gather feedback on potential improvements/popular features, and encourage members to bring in new potential members

  • Promote CBE in the wider community, at events and via advertising, to spread awareness about the Temple and help new people find us

  • Serve on the Financial Committee and Communications Committee

  • Oversee annual membership drive and signups (packets and online), follow up with prospective and present members during the renewal cycle and throughout the year

  • See to purchase of membership gifts

  • Prepare a budget for membership activities

Useful Skills:

  • Previous management of nonprofit membership

  • Event planning experience

  • Marketing experience

Treasurer

Responsibilities:

  • Review all financial receipts and disbursements

  • Act as co-signatory (along with the President) on all checks issued and other approved financial agreements made

  • Prepare and provide financial reports to the general membership and to local, state, and federal agencies as required

  • Serve on the Financial Committee

  • Make recommendations of financial status on delinquent membership to the Financial Committee

  • Prepare an annual Temple budget and present it to the Financial Committee for approval

Useful Skills:

  • Financial acumen

VP of Social Action

Responsibilities:

  • Plan and oversee monthly Mitzvah Collection and Feed the Needy

  • Initiate, plan, and oversee additional community outreach efforts

  • Serve on the Communications Committee

Useful Skills:

  • Previous volunteer experience

  • Logistics experience

VP of Religious Education

Responsibilities:

  • Advocate for the parents and students of the Religious School

  • Serve as liaison between the Board of Directors and the Religious School

  • Monitor the instructional programs of the Religious School, in conjunction with the School Administrator and Rabbi

  • Prepare an annual budget for religious school programs, in conjunction with School Administrator

  • Establish and maintain policies and procedures of the Religious School, in conjunction with the School Administrator and Rabbi

  • Evaluate teachers’ contracts, in conjunction with the School Administrator and Rabbi

Useful Skills:

  • School administration experience

  • Education experience

Secretary

Responsibilities:

  • Record and maintain records (minutes) of all business meetings conducted by the Board of Directors and the general membership

  • Distribute said minutes no later than 7 days after the meeting

  • Notify the general membership in writing of all meetings of the general membership at least 2 weeks prior to the scheduled meeting

  • Maintain a copy of the current Bylaws and transmit all necessary reports to local, state, and federal agencies when modifications to these Bylaws are affected

Useful Skills:

  • High degree of organization

  • Strong oral and written communication skills

Financial Secretary

Responsibilities:

  • Chair the Financial Committee

  • Maintain financial records pertaining to membership

  • Pursue collection of all billing in arrears due the Congregation

  • Advise the Board of Directors regarding members on scholarship and past-due accounts

Useful Skills:

  • Financial acumen

  • Diplomacy and tact

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