Professional & Clergy Search
The Professional and Clergy Search team focuses on helping congregations effectively identify, recruit, and retain qualified clergy and professional staff. Having the right talent to foster a vibrant community is a key pillar of a thriving congregation.
At-A-Glance:
- Meet the Team
- Search Services
- Recruitment
- Retention
- Upcoming Event
Mindy Block Gordon
Director of Professional Clergy Search & Services/ Synagogue Consultant for the Central District
Professional Search Services
Supporting you to identify, recruit, and retain clergy and professional staff.
- Navigating the search for clergy and professional staff
- Supporting interview and hiring processes for professional staff
- Onboarding new synagogue personnel
- Consulting for job descriptions
- Assisting the performance review process and related templates
- Offering conflict resolution consultation
Recruitment
Recruiting professional staff is crucial for the success and growth of any organization, particularly within congregational settings. The right candidates not only bring expertise but also contribute to a vibrant community atmosphere. Our team is dedicated to supporting your recruitment efforts by offering guidance throughout the search process. Together, we can ensure that your congregation is prepared to assist your talented professionals to thrive.
Retention
Our team is here to assist with internal culture and retention efforts, ensuring that your congregation not only attracts top talent but also fosters a workplace culture that encourages staff loyalty and satisfaction. Together, we can build a thriving community where individuals are motivated to stay and contribute their best work.
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
For over 70 years, the USCJ Committee on Kehilla Standards has provided high quality, free alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services to our synagogues, their clergy, and their professional staff, including executive directors, synagogue administrators, and educators.
The ADR program is administered by USCJ Standards Chair, Ed Rudofsky, an attorney and Certified Mediator who has overseen the program for the past 15 years, and USCJ’s Central District Synagogue Consultant Mindy Gordon. Download the ADR form here
Partnerships
USCJ is proud to partner with the professional organizations of the Conservative/Masorti Movement, including:
- Cantors Assembly
- Jewish Educators Assembly
- North American Association of Synagogue Executives (NAASE)
- Rabbinical Assembly
In collaboration with these organizations, our Professional/Clergy Search team can assist your synagogue in attracting experienced candidates when you need them.
Upcoming Events
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