Communications & Administrative Coordinator (PT)

Bolton Street Synagogue (BSS)  is a vibrant and inclusive Reform Jewish congregation in Baltimore City's Roland Park neighborhood. This is a new and integral role at BSS and will report to the Executive Director.

Roles & Responsibilities – including, but not limited to, the following:

• Weekly e-blast communications through MailChimp - Gather and place content.
• Quarterly printed newsletter – Create, gather, and place content.
• Create content to support communications and marketing efforts, including newsletters, website copy, brochures, and press releases.
• Use WordPress to maintain the current website, ensuring up-to-date and accurate content.
• Assist the Executive Director in coordinating the Communications and Programming calendar among the Synagogue groups (internal & external).
• Oversee and maintain all social media platforms, website, and online calendars for the Synagogue.
• Assist with outreach to press outlets, magazines, and influencers, and build strategic partnerships to grow brand notoriety.
• Serve as a proofreader for other members of the team.
• General database upkeep and management, including membership information, donations, and yahrzeits.
• Assist the Executive Director with congregation communications, including thank-you letters and donor acknowledgements.
• Assist the Rabbi with meeting scheduling and communications.
• Administrative support as needed for the Rabbi and the Executive Director.

Core Competencies:

• Attention to detail.
• Creativity and innovation.
• Self-starter and self-motivator with the ability and comfort to work independently.
• Strong organizational skills, including collaboration with staff and lay leaders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication: can articulate messages internally and externally clearly and succinctly.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2-3 years of relevant work experience.
• Previous experience with graphic design components is a plus.
• Tech-savvy, must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, Google Suite, MailChimp, Meta Business Suite, and Canva.
• WordPress or CMS back-end experience is a plus.
• Experience with Livestream and Zoom preferred.
• Deep knowledge of social media strategy and building/maintaining social media accounts is preferred.

Location/General Conditions:

• Part-time in-person with flexibility to be hybrid.
• Ability to commit approximately 20 hours a week to the role.
• Availability to work some evenings/weekends/Jewish holidays.

To Apply:  Please provide a cover letter explaining your relevant work experience (you will not be considered if not provided) and resume. Optional to also include sample work such as communications (flyers, emails, social media posts, etc,) and graphics. No phone calls.