Assistant Director of Learning and Engagement- Adult Education

Position: Assistant Director of Learning and Engagement - Adult Education
Location: Temple Shalom, Newton, Massachusetts
Start Date: On or before July 1, 2025 

Status: Full-Time, Flexible Hours (Sundays and Wednesdays and monthly Fridays required.)

About Temple Shalom:
Temple Shalom is a welcoming, inclusive Reform congregation serving 600+ families in Newton, Massachusetts. We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our Learning and Engagement team to support a wide range of educational and adult programming. 

Position Overview:
The Assistant Director of Learning and Engagement - Adult Education will support Temple Shalom's educational vision with a major focus on engaging our adult members through learning and engagement programs. The ideal candidate will be organized, detail oriented and have a passion for Jewish education, community engagement, and an ability to build relationships with congregants. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the project manager for learning and engagement opportunities for adult members of the Temple Shalom community
• Project management includes but is not limited to: collaborating (with clergy, Director of Learning and Engagement and congregants), planning, organizing and promoting classes, gatherings, and scholars-in-residence weekends 
• Support and attend community-wide events such as Scholars in Residence weekends, monthly Shabbat B’Yachad, High Holy Days, Chanukah celebrations, Purim Palooza, Congregational Seders, Yom Hashoah and Shavuot 
• Work as part of the Learning & Engagement team to be present for events when needed, including classes, Shabbat dinners, etc.
• Build and nurture relationships with our adult congregants through relational engagement and in person gatherings 
• Manage the Temple Shalom Learning and Engagement Calendar
• Partner with and support the clergy team, the L&E team, and lay-led committees to create and help implement a cohesive calendar for adult learning and gatherings inspired by the the cycle of the Jewish year

Additional Responsibilities:  

• Support the Director of Learning and Engagement in the day to day oversight and management  of the K-7 educational programs
• Collaborate with the Director of Membership and Development to support Fundraising and Donor Events

Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with Google Suite, Canva, and Customer Relationship Management tools (ShulCloud)
• Detail-oriented, organized, and a team player
• Open-minded with a commitment to growth as a Jewish educator
• 3-4 years of experience in teaching or leadership, professional experience in Jewish education, camping, Hillel campus or synagogue setting preferred
• Flexible and adaptable in a collaborative setting
• General knowledge of current Jewish adult education and programming trends
• Nice to have: communications and social media skillsets
• This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to the position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by supervisors.

Compensation:

• $60,000-$70,000 per year based on experience
• Benefits include health insurance, Temple membership, and a discount for children enrolled in Temple Shalom educational programs.

To Apply:
Please send a statement of interest and resume to Liz Shiro, Director of Learning and Engagement, at [email protected].