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Kolot Chayeinu / Voices of Our Lives is a 30-years-strong, fast-growing, progressive unaffiliated Jewish congregation in Brooklyn, NY with over 450 households. Kolot is a place of inclusive ritual, supportive community, dynamic educational programming and the relentless pursuit of social justice, in alignment with Kolot’s Mission Statement.
OVERVIEWWe are seeking a detail-oriented and hard-working team player who is adept at managing multi-faceted event logistics, well-organized, and a strong communicator, with an interest in coordinating and supporting volunteers, staff and clergy. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Major Events Coordinator will play an essential part in helping Kolot’s staff, clergy and Board of Directors provide meaningful offerings in the months leading up to and throughout the High Holy Days (HHD), including the other fall holidays, to a broad audience of around 1,000 participants for the HHD themselves.This position runs from April 15 to October 31, 2023. Much of the work can be done remotely, except for the events/holidays themselves, including: Kolot Annual Meeting on spring date TBD; Erev Rosh HaShanah (RH) on 9/15; RH Day 1 on 9/16; RH Day 2 on 9/17; Kol Nidre (KN) on 9/24; Yom Kippur on 9/25; Sukkah set up and take down in day(s) leading up to and following Sukkot (9/29-10/6); and Simchat Torah on 10/7.
Approximately 30 hours per week from April 15 through October 31.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
SALARY and BENEFITSSalary: $25,000-$28,000, based on experience, which covers approximately 30 hours/week from April 15-October 31; five vacation days; five sick days; and option to participate in the health insurance plan.
TO APPLY
Interested applicants should email [email protected] with “Event Coord” in the subject line and include the following materials: 1) Letter telling us why you want this job and how your experience makes you the right fit; 2) Resume or CV; and 3) Two professional references. You will be notified before references are called.
Candidates are encouraged to submit early. Qualified applicants will be interviewed by the Search Committee on a rolling basis and the position is available until it is filled. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Kolot Chayeinu is committed to prioritizing diversity and inclusion in its employment practices. Members of Kolot are welcome to apply. Must be a US citizen or have proper legal documentation to work in the US.