Communications and Events Associate

Temple Shir Tikva: Communications and Events Associate 

Temple Shir Tikva is a vibrant and growing Reform Jewish congregation located in Wayland, Massachusetts with nearly 650 member units. The Communications and Events Associate will be an essential member of the team at Temple Shir Tikva. This position will report to the Executive Director and will work closely with the Director of Congregational Engagement, other administrators, clergy, lay leadership, and congregants. 

Communications 

• Produce graphically attractive and informative weekly newsletters and other regular communications to the entire Temple community to inform the community of activities and events, and publicize the temple activities throughout MetroWest 

• Identify or create eye-catching information graphics that support our brand and communicate effectively 

• Write and edit newsletter articles, blog posts, social media postings, and flyers 

• Update website and community calendar with current event information and other community news  

• Maintain the communications calendar  

• Publish regular social media postings and maintain social media presence  

• Maintain a library of useful resources for social media and communications  

• Help develop standards and style guidelines for communications  

• Recommend additional communication channels that could be used to market Temple activities 

• Partner with the Marketing and Communications Trustee to execute strategy related to those areas 

Events 

• Coordinate monthly Community Pizza Dinners and Yeldaim and Byachad services 

• Provide support for community events and celebrations 

• Assist with event and service setup and breakdown 

• Greet and welcome guests for services 

• Help coordinate High Holy Day services and logistics 

• Assist with event set-up and break-down, including weekend B Mitzvah 

Skills required 

• Organizational skills: excellent phone and email skills, excellent writing, editing and communication skills, ability to take initiative and work independently 

• Relational skills: able to learn about people- names, stories, situations; works well with a team; ability to juggle competing priorities.  

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive 

• Proficiency or ability to learn Microsoft Teams and MailChimp 

• Proficiency or ability to learn WordPress and Canva 

• Proficiency with social media (Facebook, YouTube)  

• Proficiency or ability to learn ShulCloud (synagogue database and CRM), scheduling apps, tools for digital communication, invitations, surveys/forms 

• Familiarity with Reform Judaism preferred 

• Enjoys working directly with synagogue members and prospective members to provide understanding and support for their individual needs, including personal and financial. 

• A customer service mindset with a high emotional intelligence and a “say yes” mentality 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills 

• Strong graphic design skills  

Education/Experience  

College degree strongly preferred  

Work Schedule 

• Full time, 37.5 hours per week 

• Occasional work on weekends and major Jewish holidays 

Salary/Benefits  

• Annual salary of $45,000 

• 10 Days paid vacation 

• Complimentary TST membership 

• Paid Family and Medical Leave 

• 2 personal days