Kol Bo for thriving Conservative Temple in Peabody, MA

Job Description – Rabbi Temple Ner Tamid Peabody

Temple Ner Tamid in Peabody MA is looking to hire a full time Kol-Bo Rabbi/Cantor to transition into the primary spiritual leader for its thriving Conservative Jewish congregation.  The ideal candidate must have established pulpit experience, good interpersonal skills, be pastoral and have a desire to build a long-term presence as a teacher and role model.  

• Act as the Marata D'Atra and spiritual leader of the Conservative Synagogue and its Congregants.
• Render Halachic decisions.
• Read from the Torah/know Torah Trope and chant
• Deliver sermons on Shabbat/and Yom Tovim.
• Serve the religious, educational, spiritual, and pastoral needs of the membership of the synagogue,
• Visit/communicate with congregants in need.
• Support lay led daily and shiva minyanim as necessary
• Lead Services as Cantor.
• Provide training for B’nai Mitzvah.
• Lead Holiday/High Holy Day services.
• Work with the Religious School Committee, or their designee, by advising on curriculum, suggesting programs, and interacting with students.
• Consult and participate in the selection of all professional and executive personnel employed or retained by the Synagogue.
• Serve as the consultant and the guide of the Ritual Committee.
• Attend meetings of the various committees.
• Attend Board Meetings of the Temple and deliver D’vrei Torah.
• Perform lifecycle events and ceremonies.
• Maintain, establish, and encourage communication with all demographics of the Temple membership.
• Establish and maintain a relationship in the community at large on behalf of the Synagogue.
• Serve on the Peabody Clergy Ministerial Association (PCMA).
• Serve on the North Shore Rabbis and Cantors Association (NSRCA).
• Support Synagogue events, values, and traditions.
• Be willing to reside in the local community.