Office Administrator

Office Administrator

About Shomrei 

Shomrei is a thriving and growing 500+ person synagogue in the heart of Montclair, NJ with a strong preschool (Mondays-Fridays) and religious school (Wednesdays and Saturdays). Affiliated with the Conservative Movement, Shomrei balances the wisdom of the tradition with innovation and a spirit of welcoming and inclusion. 

Office Administrator: Reports to Operations Manager; Position is an integral part of Synagogue Operations with a focus on Office and Operations administration.  Position is located in the front office—meets and greets visitors, tasks include the core work of the synagogue—including membership work, Shabbat preparation, holiday tasks and general administrative work. This is a full-time position—primarily M-F 9:00-5:30.

o   Key Responsibilities

• Administrative support: Support Operations Manager and key volunteer committee chairs (specifically president, exec VP, programming, and membership)
• Event Logistics: Provide logistical support for Synagogue holiday and life cycle events, and create the room layouts
• Event Materials: Prepare materials for standard events, specifically Shabbat flyers and board materials
• Communications and Information: Serve as the communications center for Congregation, preparing community mailings, answering questions, and sending communications for key ritual events such as Yahrzeit letters
• Budget information and electronic files: Input budget information and maintain electronic files
• Systems Administrator: serve as part of the Easyshul transition team and support implementation and ongoing operation of the new system

 o   Abilities and Qualifications

• Interpersonal and strong communication skills
• Professional, organized, and discreet
• Ability to handle close deadlines and multiple tasks simultaneously
• Comfortable working with various technology platforms, including Google Workspace, Zoom, Calendly, graphic design programs, etc.
• Ability to learn and use synagogue software, Easyshul
• Associate or Bachelor's Degree preferred                   

Pay Range: $55,000 - $65,000 per year; salary commensurate with experience and background

If intersted, please send resume to Melissa Mehl, Operations Manager: [email protected]