Director of Campus Operations and Event Services

The Jewish Community Center (JCC) of the East Bay is a vibrant and inclusive non-profit organization dedicated to fostering a welcoming environment and a sense of community through Jewish values, culture, and tradition. Serving people of all ages and stages of life, the JCC East Bay provides a diverse offering of programs including early childhood education, afterschool and teen engagement programs, camps, intergenerational holiday celebrations, and activities for older adults. The organization prides itself on building strong interpersonal relationships and providing accessible pathways to Jewish life, education, culture, and community connections. With a long history of serving the North Berkeley area, the JCC East Bay is preparing to open a new flagship campus in Oakland's Rockridge neighborhood in summer 2026. This new multi-building facility will be a cultural and community hub that houses administrative offices, an award-winning preschool starting in fall 2026, and serves as a home for numerous partner non-profit organizations and programs focused on nurturing creativity, identity, and diverse cultural involvement.

The Director of Campus Operations and Event Services at JCC East Bay holds a critical leadership role, reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer. This position is central to the operational success of the new Rockridge campus, managing multiple buildings and a high-volume, multi-event environment. The Director is responsible for administering the campus infrastructure, logistics, and support systems that enable the smooth delivery of JCC programs, partner organization activities, and private events. A key element of this role is to oversee a dynamic team, including an Operations Manager, Event Services Manager, and Private Events Manager, by providing leadership, coaching, and professional development. The ideal candidate will excel at multi-tasking, problem-solving, and stakeholder coordination, ensuring high standards of customer service and operational excellence across all facets of the campus. This role demands strong organizational skills, decision-making ability, and the capacity to work effectively under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.

Key responsibilities include managing day-to-day building operations, maintaining and enhancing scheduling systems, vendor coordination, and ensuring safety protocols are met. The Director is also charged with operational planning for the campus transition, improving workflow efficiencies, budget preparation, and leading logistical support for a wide array of community and cultural events. Moreover, the Director manages private rental operations, ensuring exceptional client service from inquiry through event execution while collaborating on rental policies and revenue growth strategies.

This is a full-time, exempt, onsite position based at the new Oakland campus, offering a competitive salary range of $100,000 to $125,000 annually. In addition to a meaningful career connected to a mission-driven organization, excellent benefits are provided, including medical, dental, vision coverage, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays including Jewish holidays. The JCC East Bay values diversity and inclusivity and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, encouraging individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply even if they do not meet every qualification. The role also requires flexibility for evening and weekend work as needed for event support and operational emergencies.