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Integrated Business Manager, Camps & Immersives
- Job Title
- Integrated Business Manager, Camps & Immersives
- Work Remote
- Yes
- Description
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POSITION TITLE: INTEGRATED BUSINESS MANAGER, URJ CAMPS & IMMERSIVES
Location: Remote/In-person meetings, as needed
Organization: Union for Reform Judaism
Employment Type: Full Time, Benefits Eligible
Department: Business Strategy & Management
Reporting to: VP, Business Strategy & Management
Start Date: ASAP
Salary Range: $90,000-$100,000 plus competitive benefits package
Level/Salary Grade: Subject Matter Expert (Expert)/C
THE ROLE
The Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) is seeking a dynamic Business Manager to drive operational excellence and strategic growth across URJ Camps & Immersives. This role closely collaborates with teams to improve the financial performance of flagship programs in the context of URJ priorities and annual targets. This includes enhancing business practices, supporting strategic planning, and aligning budgeting processes with organizational goals.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
The Integrated Business Manager reports to VP, Business Strategy & Management and closely collaborates with the VP, Camps & Immersives. This role is responsible for the following:
• Create workflows and tools to improve the financial performance of flagship programs in support of overall URJ sustainability (e.g. group purchasing and vendor management).
• Consult on financial strategy including capital and facility planning, risk management, etc. with an eye towards org-wide integration and implications/tradeoffs of program-specific decisions.
• Oversee multi-year business planning including revenue and expenses associated with program, capital, etc.
• Manage non-routine or out-of-plan budget business needs.
• Ensure implementation of URJ policies and practices consistently across business units including annual budgeting, and quarterly projections.
• Track and analyze financial performance to identify trends and work with senior leaders to guide action steps.
• Streamline financial operations; monitor Camps and Immersives financial performance and advise bookkeepers and program directors on actions to strengthen results.
• Support URJ org-wide priorities.
WHO YOU ARE & KEYS TO SUCCESS (THE MUST-HAVES):
To be successful in this job, you excel in the following areas:
• Business Strategy & Planning. Able to bring business strategy to scale. Experience with integrated business planning. Able to identify bottlenecks, recommend the allocation of resources, and identify initiatives that yield the highest returns, leading to improved efficiency, cost savings, and reduction of risk. Experience leading an integrated team, within an integrated organization, focused on business operations and planning.
• Finance. Ability to track and analyze financial performance highlighting trends and developing responsive action plans. Able to make sense of complex processes and provide recommendations and data to support financial decisions. Up-to-date knowledge of relevant industry trends. The ideal candidate will be familiar with fund/cost accounting and allocation methodologies. Must be comfortable working with, preparing, and discussing budget and financial matters. Can build financial aptitude among colleagues outside of the finance team.
• Digital Proficiency. Familiarity with modern business intelligence tools (e.g., Adaptive, Intacct, Power BI) and financial management software. This skill is crucial for analyzing financial data and trends efficiently.
•Change Management. Experience in leading change management initiatives, as this role involves implementing new strategies and processes across different teams and units.
• Collaboration. Motivated leader who thrives on creating and sustaining a climate of inclusion, trust, and productivity. Highly motivated and holds self and others accountable for delivering on commitments on time and within budget. Initiate respectful, open dialogue to resolve issues when expectations are not met. Educate yourself on the work of the URJ outside of your area. Consider how your work can align with and strengthen others. Connect people and ideas to focus attention on opportunities for continuous improvement within and across teams.
• Self-Management. Able to scope a project before starting to find purpose, outcomes, roles, and processes in relation to shared outcomes. Follow through with tasks on the agreed timeline. Proactively communicate if you are going to miss a deadline. Identify tools and processes that will increase and support accountability. Utilize effective time management tools to help with setting and meeting deadlines. Ask for help and support as needed. Maintain regular, open, honest, and respectful communication.
• REDI Experience (Racial Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion). Demonstrated experience prioritizing and executing Racial Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion (i.e., ableism, LGBTQIA+ Inclusion, antiracism, etc.) priorities. Willingness to seek out voices from diverse backgrounds to build ideas and make decisions. Prioritize outreach to multi-racial, marginalized communities. Plan and budget through a REDI lens using URJ resources.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Occasional in-person meetings, as needed
ABOUT US
Every team member at the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) plays an essential role in our mission to create a whole, just, and compassionate world. Our team is creative, thoughtful, and innovative. Each member of the team is empowered to make meaningful contributions to achieving our shared goals. Our diverse team is made up of individuals with different skills and backgrounds and every team member is willing to take risks as well as take action to develop and create big ideas for the future of the Reform Movement. While this position focuses on a particular area of work, every team member is a vital part of our overall success.
The Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) provides vision and voice to build strong communities that, together, transform the way people connect to Judaism and change the world. We acknowledge that due to racism, ableism, homophobia, and other forms of oppression, that our communities are not whole until everyone experiences a sense of belonging within the Jewish community. As the largest Jewish movement in North America, we stand for a Judaism that is inclusive and reflective of a wide range of identities and accepts the responsibility of dismantling oppression both inside and outside of our communities. Through camping, youth experiences, programs, information sharing, and networking opportunities, our over 850 congregations and 15 residential camps create opportunities for our communities to enhance their capacity to build and expand community, engage in meaningful and authentic Jewish life, deepen Jewish learning, energize worship, pursue social justice and develop inspired leadership. Together, our employees and stakeholders, are creating Reform Judaism of today.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Apply online and include a one-page cover letter along with your resume, outlining your skills and experience and how you meet the essential functions and qualifications of the position. We look forward to hearing from you!
The URJ strives to be a welcoming and inclusive environment that is committed to creating a diverse environment. We promote strenuous policies and practices of equal opportunity and diversity, equity, and inclusion. It is our objective to recruit, hire, and retain the most qualified individuals including those of any race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Our equal employment philosophy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, job benefits, and terminations. The URJ encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities and individuals who identify as LGBTQIA+.
