Associate Synagogue Director

Congregation Beth Ahm is a Conservative synagogue in suburban Detroit, Michigan.  We are a forward-looking synagogue and investing in our future. The addition of an Associate Synagogue Director, who will serve as a key member of our professional team, is essential to advance the synagogue and help us achieve our goals. 

Job scope and responsibilities:

• In coordination with the Executive Director, assist with the administrative functioning of the synagogue.
  • Serve as liaison to private event hosts and assist in the planning and implementation of these events.
  • Coordinate/lead and identify enhancements to select communication activities.
  • Strengthen the synagogue membership by helping new members transition into the congregation and by responding to the needs of members and guests.
  • Lead select building and maintenance projects.
  • Serve as the administrative lead for religious school by overseeing enrollment, coordinating the calendar, and interacting with teachers and parents.
  • Assist with High Holiday initiatives and be on-site to welcome guests and support other staff and holiday activities.
  • Serve as the on-site administrative lead on some Shabbatot and holidays.
• In coordination with the synagogue’s programming staff, inspire members to join in the programming process and use creativity to develop innovative and meaningful programs that drive participation.
• Help build positive and long-lasting relationships between individuals by coordinating opportunities for them to interact on a casual and personal level. 
• Provide administrative support to ensure the functioning of daily minyan.
• Identify, pursue, and/or represent Beth Ahm for partnered and collaborative programs.
• Coordinate core job responsibilities and activity with other staff members to support the overall mission of the congregation.

A strong candidate will possess the following traits and abilities:

• Substantial professional experience working in a Jewish environment (synagogue, camp, school, youth group, or other communal organization) with a focus on community building and member service.
• Must be a dynamic and motivating leader with strong planning and creative skills.
• Must have a high degree of schedule flexibility with the ability to work nights and weekends and be onsite for Shabbat and Holidays as needed.
• Strong communication, social media, and interpersonal skills are required to interact with people of all ages.
• Ability to multi-task combined with excellent organizational ability is needed to successfully handle multiple programs and engagement opportunities simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to foresee and correct problems before they happen is required.

Compensation: $65,000 - $80,000 plus a stipend for benefits

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to David Goodman at [email protected]