Founded in 1993, NECHAMA: Jewish Response to Disaster is the only national Jewish organization to offer sustained direct recovery services in the United States, responding to damage caused by hurricanes, tornados, floods, and other natural disasters. A member of National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NVOAD) and many local VOADs, over the years NECHAMA has relied on thousands of volunteers to assist communities. Rooted and guided by Jewish values, NECHAMA has three priorities: humanizing Jews and representing Jewish ideals in communities shattered by disaster; providing a platform for volunteers of all faiths to explore their identities and purpose; and spreading comfort and hope to people and communities in desperate need of assistance. For more information about NECHAMA, please visit www.nechama.org.
Job Parameters: Full-time remote position. Work may be performed anywhere in the United States, although there is a slight preference for applicants who live in the Twin Cities of Minnesota, the home base for NECHAMA.
Accountability: Reports to Chief Executive Officer.
Job Description: NECHAMA is seeking a full-time Director of Finance and Administration to join our team and work with the CEO, the staff, the board, and volunteers. The Director will oversee NECHAMA’s finances and internal operations. NECHAMA is a small organization, currently with five FTE, but we are projecting significant future growth. Our staffing and budget model also expands exponentially during a significant natural disaster. Projected to last though March 2025, NECHAMA is conducting a major deployment to Asheville, NC for Hurricane Helene relief and temporary staff have been added to the team. The Director of Finance & Administration will contribute to the success of the day to day operations of NECHAMA as well as to the overall growth and development of the organization.
Finance Responsibilities:
Administration and Internal Operations Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
While no one person will embody all the qualities below, the ideal candidate will possess most of the following professional and personal abilities, attributes and experiences:
Eligible candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States, will not now, or in the future, require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States, and are willing to provide employment verification as required. Unless otherwise prohibited by federal, state, or local law, the successful candidate must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
NECHAMA is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, sex, age, gender identity or expression, or other status protected by applicable law. NECHAMA is committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.
Not sure you meet 100% of our qualification? Research shows that men apply for jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, while women and others who are systematically marginalized tend to only apply if they meet every requirement. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply. Whether you are new to this field, returning to work after a gap in employment, looking to transition, or take the next step in your career path, we will be glad to have you on our radar.
Salary range: $60,000 - $75,000 depending on experience.
How to apply:
Email the following to jobs@nechama.org:
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Founded in 1993, NECHAMA: Jewish Response to Disaster is the only national Jewish organization to offer sustained direct recovery services in the United States, responding to damage caused by hurricanes, tornados, floods, and other natural disasters. A member of National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NVOAD) and many local VOADs, over the years NECHAMA has relied on thousands of volunteers to assist communities. Rooted and guided by Jewish values, NECHAMA has three priorities: humanizing Jews and representing Jewish ideals in communities shattered by disaster; providing a platform for volunteers of all faiths to explore their identities and purpose; and spreading comfort and hope to people and communities in desperate need of assistance. For more information about NECHAMA, please visit www.nechama.org.
Job Parameters: Full-time remote position. Work may be performed anywhere in the United States, although there is a slight preference…
Email the following to jobs@nechama.org:
Email the following to jobs@nechama.org: