Administrative Assistant - Synagogue

Keneseth Israel Congregation (Louisville, KY) seeks an administrative assistant:

   Responsibilities:

• General receptionist duties - greet all congregants, staff and visitors entering the office

• Answer phones - screen and direct calls, answer questions, take messages and process contributions

• Prepare, print and mail letters and other correspondence

• Maintain Member and Donor Databases

• Maintain Calendar of Events

• Maintain organized filing systems

• Copying, faxing, data entry, mail and delivery sorting

• Office supply inventory maintenance and ordering

• Keep office area and other relevant areas clean and organized, including various storage spaces

• Help set up for events and services

• Keeping our internet presence current - Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, website  (Wordpress)

• Create flyers, paper newsletters, email newsletters, and other such materials

• Other general clerical functions and staff support as needed

Skills:

• Organized with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy

• Meets deadlines

• Manages multiple tasks and projects while tending to the needs of the synagogue, its congregants and staff

• High level of computer literacy, including MS Office (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint)

• Membership database experience 

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

• Strong workflow management skills

• Maintains confidential information and uses discretion

• Takes initiative to complete responsibilities

• Follows directions

• Graphic design knowledge

• Synagogue experience and knowledge of Jewish customs a plus

• Prior administrative experience preferred

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

Working hours: 

• 20 hours/week

• Our preference is Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. but we can be somewhat flexible on the hours worked per week.

• Expected to work a portion of the High Holy Days 

• Job starts as soon as possible

Compensation:

• Hourly rate commensurate with experience

• Benefits include: paid vacation, sick leave, Maternal/Paternal leave, lunch, and possibility of joining a group insurance plan