Communications and Volunteer Coordinator Associate

Communication and Volunteer Coordinator Associate

B’nai Havurah is a growing Jewish Reconstructionist Synagogue of about 200 families located in Denver, CO. We are looking for a Communications, Programming and Volunteer Coordinator Associate to support internal and external marketing of programs and events, as well as collaborating with synagogue leadership, staff and congregants to implement logistics for B’nai’s engaging and meaningful experiences, programs and services. This position is hybrid home and office and will require occasional in person evening or weekend work.

Responsibilities and Duties: 

Communication 

• Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers to support programming and communication efforts.
• Compose and send one-off emails including reminders for upcoming programming, life cycle events and other communications as directed by the Rabbi or Dir. of Admin. 
• Create and manage all social media posts. 
• Create visually appealing graphics and accurate information on online and offline promotional materials. 
• Monitor website traffic and assess updates to improved user experience as needed. 
• Generate and manage a marketing timeline and communications calendar for the strategic and effective promotion of events. 

Volunteer Coordination

• Provide guidance and resources to volunteers to ensure the successful execution of events and initiatives.
• Work with the programming team to identify volunteer positions and work together to create volunteer job descriptions. 
• Be on site for some programs to assure smooth running events and help volunteers as they perform their tasks. 

Programming Support 

• Plan and execute the logistics needed for programming including (but not limited to): following a budget, supply procurement, venue arrangements, volunteer communication, preparation, oversight and gratitude. 
• Place food orders and procure food for services and special programs. 
• Occasionally attend events, programs and services.
• Other tasks as requested by the Director. of Administration.  

Experience

• 2+ years of professional work experience in the fields of event planning and communications 
• Proven experience in accessible communications, preferable for a non profit or religious organization 
• Experience in working with diverse communities, including diversity in age, neurodiversity, disability, religion, race, gender expression, and political viewpoints
• Experience supporting senior leaders with projects, schedules and other admin needs.
• Experience with ShulCloud, html and Zoom preferred but not required

Competencies 

• Understand and be able to create a basic budget for an event or initiative 
• Understanding of or curiosity about Jewish rituals, holidays and customs
• Strong written and verbal communication skills 
• Ability to work collaboratively and creatively in a team oriented environment.
• Proficient in graphic design tools and social media platforms. 
• Proven ability to organize and prioritize tasks and projects, and follow through on long and short term responsibilities 
• Proficient in Google Suite 
• Organized in your thoughts and work. 
• Familiarity with Jewish customs and/or synagogue experience a plus.

 Reports to the Director of Administration. 

Position is hybrid in office and remote.

Position is average of 28 hours per week. 

Work hours are mostly flexible and will depend on the calendar and your availability.

Compensation is $30,000.00 annually.