MaTovu is an inclusive Jewish space in St. Louis City that fosters connection by enriching our community’s spiritual, cultural, and social life. MaTovu opened its doors in 2018 and has welcomed over 7,500 participants across 325 programs. In 2024, MaTovu launched a cooperative structure of Builders (members), aiming to build a deeper, more supportive community by centering community-driven decision-making and expanding how MaTovu uses its space and crafts programming. You can find out more at: matovustl.org.

MaTovu is looking to hire a full-time Managing Director to support our operations, build out our cooperative structure, and work alongside MaTovu’s growing community to increase our impact.

This executive-level position will be the first at MaTovu, and the key qualifications are to bring vision, leadership, organization, and energy to our creative and innovative community organization. This is a non-traditional organization and structure, and requires a leader able to understand and work with our MaTovu community as our cooperative leadership model evolves. We seek a leader to support and sustain MaTovu’s mission and cooperative model, who is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion within and outside the Jewish community, seeks to create equitable and sustainable organizational structures and practices, and is excited to grow and change with the organization.

This position is responsible for overseeing the organization’s administration, programs, and strategy, working in close partnership with our committee structure, Builders, and Board of Directors. The Managing Director role will emphasize management and support of committees, volunteers, the Board of Directors, and potential part-time staff members. The candidate should demonstrate strategic thinking, the ability to balance short-term needs with long-term planning, and deep thoughtfulness about stakeholder engagement. They will have excellent communication skills and be able to represent our organization to diverse audiences.

We outline a number of key areas below that we want the Managing Director to help organize, recognizing that accomplishing these tasks may require supplementing skills (and time) with part-time staff, contractors, and volunteer efforts. If you meet some but not all of the below qualifications and are interested in the role, we encourage you to apply.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary for MaTovu’s Managing Director is $70,000 per year. This is a full-time position at 40 hours/week. Benefits include a stipend to be determined on personal healthcare needs; paid time off; and flexible hours. This role will require a mix of daytime, evening, and weekend, and will require working on some Jewish holidays to support MaTovu’s programming. The position reports directly to the Board of Directors and is based out of MaTovu’s building in South City, St. Louis (with hybrid flexibility).

STATEMENT OF INCLUSION AND NON-DISCRIMINATION: MaTovu is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our board, cooperative, staff, partners, volunteers, and vendors. MaTovu does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or creed, gender, gender expression, age, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, political affiliation, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status in any of its activities or operations.

HOW TO APPLY: Interested candidates should submit (1) a resume and (2) a cover letter that specifically outlines why you are interested in this position and your experience relating to the criteria listed below. Applications can be sent to: hiring@matovustl.org. All resume submissions will be treated as confidential. This role is anticipated to begin in April 2026.

General Qualifications

• Committed to MaTovu’s mission and cooperative model. Experience with cooperative governance preferred, not required.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion within and outside the Jewish community.
• Experience managing a nonprofit organization and/or key programs within them, including operations and financial management.
• Interest and enthusiasm to engage with, coordinate, and refine shared and collaborative decision-making.
• Ability to articulate an inspiring organizational vision.
• Ability to set priorities and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strength in organizational management with the ability to set and achieve strategic objectives, specifically the ability to oversee/manage a budget.
• Strong experience in fundraising & community building with an interest in deepening skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Key Responsibilities 

Community Building:

• Lead outreach efforts to build and expand relationships and partnerships with external organizations inside and outside of the Jewish community.
• Grow new and maintain existing relationships, focusing on connecting Builders and MaTovu community participants to each other and to MaTovu as an organization.
• Support the MaTovu Cooperative and Board to expand its collective capacity to lead and grow the organization — including working with committee chairs, empowering committees’ decisions, and cultivating leadership.
• Ensure effective communications to community members, including announcements to Builders.
• Develop and oversee MaTovu’s communication strategy, including program emails, website updates, and social media.

Operations and Programming:

• Oversee MaTovu’s operations, including building maintenance and processes for program/event management.
• Support the MaTovu Programming Committee in program/event planning and ensuring that each program/event has the operational support needed to be successful.
• Develop rental processes and manage rentals, including initial contact, building tours, contracts, fee collection, and staffing and providing rental hospitality.
• Schedule and maintain communications with building contractors including cleaning crew, internal and external maintenance services, security, and building systems management.
• Collaborate with building committee for snow/ice removal, gardening and exterior maintenance, and interior supplies needs.
• Manage organizational access and security systems.
• Supervise other staff and contractors, TBD

Strategy:

• Coordinate with cooperative members, Board, and community members to develop and implement a clear strategy for growing the organization’s visibility and impact.
• Support the development of MaTovu processes and policies that help the organization achieve its stated organizational goals.
• Play a key liaison role between MaTovu and various Jewish and non-Jewish partner organizations.

Fundraising and Finances:

• Collaborate closely with MaTovu committees and the Board to create appropriate fundraising strategies and goals, and execute associated fundraising activities.
• Oversee an annual budget in conjunction with the Board and relevant committees.
• Play a visible and active role in fundraising efforts, including cultivating relationships with potential donors, participating in solicitations, managing donor receipts, and writing thank you letters.
• Establish relationships with grantmaking organizations, and oversee grant applications and grant reports.
• Help manage payment processes across organizational activities.
• In partnership with MaTovu’s Board treasurer, review monthly financial statements and present financial reports to the Board or relevant committees.
• Ensure sound fiscal management, systems, and accurate reporting structures.

HOW TO APPLY: Interested candidates should submit (1) a resume and (2) a cover letter that specifically outlines why you are interested in this position and your experience relating to the criteria listed below. Applications can be sent to: hiring@matovustl.org. All resume submissions will be treated as confidential. This role is anticipated to begin in April 2026.