Communications Associate

Communications Associate

About Us

The Community Synagogue is a vibrant and welcoming Reform congregation of 800+ families located in Port Washington, NY. The synagogue’s mission is to foster community, enhance members’ spiritual growth, and create meaningful engagement opportunities. We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Communications Associate to support our internal and external communications, marketing, and digital presence. As the Communications Associate, you will play a key role in promoting member engagement and representing the synagogue to prospective members with compelling communication across all channels.

Position Summary

The Communications Associate will oversee the congregation’s communications and marketing activities, including digital content creation, graphic design, social media management and website content updates. This role requires strong design and writing skills and the capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

The ideal candidate is collaborative, organized, and passionate about building community through effective communications. This position reports to the synagogue’s Executive Director and works closely with the senior staff, the VP of Marketing and key congregant event stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Marketing & Communications

• Create and manage weekly e-newsletters, announcements, and other internal congregational communications.
• Write and edit clear and engaging content for various communication channels.
• Support leadership and staff in crafting messaging for events, initiatives, and special programs.

Graphic Design & Creative Development

• Generate engaging and relevant content for various modes of communication, including social media posts and the synagogue website.
• Create visually appealing graphics for both online and offline promotional materials.
• Oversee the weekly communications to the congregation and develop targeted marketing for specific events.
• Maintain and promote brand consistency across all communication materials.

Digital & Web Management

• Maintain and update the congregation’s website with current content, images, and event information.
• Manage and generate content for social media platforms to enhance the synagogue's digital presence.
• Track communications performance using basic analytics tools to ensure continuous improvement.
• Monitor social media trends and engage with the community through comments and messages.

Administrative & Collaborative Duties

• Work closely with clergy, senior staff, and lay leaders to support the synagogue’s mission and goals.
• Coordinate communications needs for events, holidays, and community programs.
• Manage multiple projects from concept to completion, ensuring timely delivery of materials.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Graphic Design, or a related field—or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience in communications, marketing, graphic design, or digital media.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) or comparable design tools.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Experience with ShulCloud, the synagogue’s website management platform a plus.
• Familiarity with social media management tools (Hootsuite).
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.