KleinLife builds community among people of all ages and backgrounds, enhancing quality of life through social, educational, cultural, human service and wellness programs. Rooted in the Jewish value of tikkun olam, KleinLife welcomes everyone irrespective of religion, ethnicity, race, nationality or cultural background, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.
Rooted in Jewish values, KleinLife is an important destination for the region’s Jewish population—young and old. It serves as a lively home-away-from-home for seniors and a welcoming gathering place for refugees and immigrants. KleinLife remains committed to providing an unmatched level and range of services that support the overall health, wellbeing and quality of life of its constituents. As the organization continues to expand its reach and offerings, it will hold true to its strong foundation of tikkun olam, “repairing the world”, and its dedication to enhancing the lives of all individuals from age two to 102.
KleinLife is seeking its next Chief Executive Officer, who will provide entrepreneurial leadership and responsibility for:
- Instilling a strong sense of belonging and community guided by Jewish values with all KleinLife’s activities and programs.
- Formulating a new strategic plan in partnership with the Board, staff, funders, and those who are served by KleinLife.
- Offering innovative programs that meet the changing nature of the Northeast Philadelphia community.
- Developing deep relationships with individual and institutional donors and Board members.
- Building upon KleinLife’s strong financial position.
- Strengthening KleinLife’s internal infrastructure and operations and hiring a Chief Operating Officer.
- Promoting KleinLife externally in the greater social service Philadelphia landscape and fostering relationships with appointed and elected officials in the region.
Ideal Candidate
- Demonstrated genuine passion for and authentic alignment with KleinLife’s mission. The person does not have to be Jewish, but must embrace Jewish values. The person must be mission-driven and community-oriented.
- An undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university is required; a graduate degree is preferred.
- Candidates can come with strong programmatic experience (in early childhood development, senior services, or immigration/refugee services), healthcare expertise, or even corporate sector experience. The person must be a clear leader.
- Evidenced ability to develop, execute, and measure a strategic vision for the future in partnership with a board, staff, and external stakeholders.
- Proven history recruiting, retaining, and inspiring leadership teams and employees.
- Proven experience in budgeting and fiscal and business management. Financial savvy and an appreciation for running a nonprofit organization like a business.
See Position Details linked above for a comprehensive overview of the key responsibilities of and qualifications for the Chief Executive Officer role.
Location: Philadelphia, PA (On-Site)
DRiWaterstone Human Capital is proud to lead this search on behalf of KleinLife.
