Administrative Assistant

Job Requirements

East Midwood Jewish Center, the 100-year-old egalitarian Conservative congregation in Midwood, Brooklyn, seeks an organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and tech-savvy Administrative Assistant to support operations and staff in our busy synagogue building, which serves hundreds of community members every day.

The Administrative Assistant will greet visitors to the building, answer phones and direct calls, update the synagogue website and send email communications, help plan and organize community events, and support the Executive Director, clergy, and other staff.

A strong working knowledge of ShulCloud, or an interest in and capacity for learning how to use it, are essential for this role. Position reports to the Executive Director.

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain a welcoming presence in the building by greeting visitors, answering questions, and getting community members the information they need
• Answering and directing phone calls
• Update synagogue website regularly with upcoming events, news, and updates
• Assist with email communications to members and the broader community
• Design graphics for use on website and email
• Provide support to other staff, including managing calendars, setting up appointments,
• Assist with preparing for and executing in-person events and programs
• Support congregation members with questions, personal needs, billing inquiries, etc.
• Prepare documents for Board of Trustees meetings and follow-ups
• Other day-to-day operational tasks as needed

Candidate Requirements

• 2-4 years of experience in an administrative role
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Positive attitude and welcoming demeanor
• Familiarity with ShulCloud or other membership database systems and content management systems
• Experience using Canva to design images for social media, emails, and flyers

Occasional weekend work may be required. Salary commensurate with experience.

Come join us at our warm, vibrant congregation in the heart of Brooklyn! Interested candidates should send a resume and a note explaining your interest to Executive Director Wayne Rosenfeld, wrosenfeld@emjc.org.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $49,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person