Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center seeks a Director of Operations to oversee all operational aspects of a year-round retreat center, including kitchen, dining hall, housekeeping, and maintenance departments.  

Located in Falls Village, Connecticut, Isabella Freedman’s mission is to build spiritually vibrant, socially progressive Jewish community. We do this by providing experiences that inspire a love of Judaism, strengthen the bonds of community and cultivate leadership. All of our programs model an approach to Jewish tradition that gives participants tools for spiritual fulfillment, deep learning and social engagement.

The Director of Operations is responsible for managing and coordinating the day-to-day operation of the facility.   A member of the senior team, the Director of Operations reports directly to the Executive Director.

Responsibilities

·         Supervise the Kitchen and Dining Hall Manager, Housekeeping Manager and Maintenance Director

·         Work with all departments to assure that programs and events are produced efficiently and effectively

·         In coordination with the Department Managers, create weekly schedules for kitchen, dining hall, housekeeping, retreat production, and guest services staff

·         In partnership with the Executive Director and Maintenance Director, ensure proper maintenance, functioning and upkeep of campus facilities, buildings, vehicles, and physical space

·         Oversee vehicle use by program staff

·         Oversee interdepartmental communications and operations and site management systems, including oversight of operational aspects of event production and management

·         Develop operation manuals for each department

·         Oversee and implement emergency policies, systems, and procedures, including first aid training, radio protocol, relationships with community support services, etc

Qualifications

• Three plus years of staff management experience in hotel, retreat center, program production or facility operations
  
• Strong problem solving, group work and leadership skills
  
• Ability to interact comfortably with people of all ages, economic classes and cultural backgrounds
  
• Ability to work flexible and sometimes long hours including evenings and weekends
  
• Customer service or service background/experience
  
• Understanding of and commitment to environmental stewardship

We offer a competitive salary based on experience and a full benefit package.

Isabella Freedman is an Equal Opportunity Employer