Regional Director, Western States (11 / 10 / 2025)...

Overview

The Regional Director, Western States will lead CSS’s work in one of our largest regions. This senior-level position will drive the expansion and strengthening of synagogue security teams, cultivate relationships with new institutions, and act as a leader in the broader Jewish community on volunteer security issues. The Regional Director will work closely with internal departments – including security, training, volunteer operations, and marketing / communications – ensuring the success of both long-standing and newly engaged partners.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all CSS programs within the region, including the recruitment of new CSS synagogues for the CSS Synagogue Program (including Entry Point / Usher Greeters), synagogue training, ROAM, and campus initiatives.
• Expand the number of trained CSS Synagogue teams in the region.
• Proactively build relationships with new institutions and communal leaders.
• Serve as the primary liaison for Regional Managers, and support the leadership development of Team Managers, and regional volunteers.
• Support local teams with regular communication, promote training opportunities, and attend recognition events.
• Ensure accurate CRM tracking of volunteer engagement and synagogue participation.
• Strategic Leadership & Community Engagement
• Represent CSS as a thought leader on volunteer-led security across the Jewish communal ecosystem.
• Participate in community roundtables, leadership networks, and security-related convenings.
• Develop and support regional volunteer leadership.
• Work closely with internal teams on regional communications, marketing campaigns.
• Coordinate with the national training department to schedule and tailor sessions to regional needs.
• Donor Relations
• Meet with and cultivate relationships with donors to support CSS initiatives.

Qualifications

Other Considerations

Must live in the Greater Los Angeles area and must be eligible to work in the US. This position is hybrid, and expected to be in the LA office 1-2 days per week, and should be available for occasional evening and weekend work. Some travel should be expected as needed; generally less than 10%.

Salary range is between $140,000–$160,000.

To Apply

Please submit your resume, a cover letter detailing your experience to careers@thecss.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position will remain open until filled.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CSS is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, or background; or any other protected status under federal, state, or local laws.

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