Clergy / ED Admin Support

Reporting jointly to the Executive Director and two clergy, the person in this role provides administrative support, including assistance with calendar scheduling and communication with community members.  The assistant is also a project coordinator for religious and spiritual programs.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support two clergy and executive director with calendaring, scheduling and related prioritization
• Communications with community members on behalf of clergy; receive and traffic calls and meeting requests
• Help organize and maintain files
• Coordinate administrative tasks for lifecycle and holiday events as well as for services
• Project management and administration for weekly ritual programs, holiday and other clergy and religious and ritual projects
• Administrative support of B Mitzvah program
• Prioritize overlapping demands, ongoing work projects and special assignments to consistently meet deadlines
• Build and maintain relationships with community members and others who are in contact with the clergy on a regular basis
• Work with sensitive information/situations and maintain strict confidentiality and professionalism
• Assist with financial recordkeeping
• Perform administrative and operational tasks in support of the front office, including answering the phone and greeting visitors

A successful candidate will have:

• Minimum of 2 years experience in administrative assistant or equivalent
• Exceptional writing, editing, proofreading, and communication skills
• Be proficient in MS Office Suite, especially Word and Excel
• Professionalism and joy for working in a team environment
• Familiarity with email software like Constant Contact, CRM / databases and social media is a plus
• Ability to work well under pressure, work independently, and as part of a team
• A working knowledge of Judaism

What you can expect:

• 20 to 30 hours over a 4 day work week
• Anticipated pay rate of $20 to $25 / hour

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.  Ohavi Zedek is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, or age.  OZ is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

Background checks are required.