About Congregation Agudas Achim
Congregation Agudas Achim is a 145-year-old thriving egalitarian Conservative congregation in Columbus, OH, one of the fastest-growing cities in the US.
In today’s world, we aspire to be a place of radical joy. Agudas Achim is in a uniquely charged period of potential, with exceptionally engaged and energetic lay leadership, renewed membership growth (70 member units in the last ten months), strong community agency relationships, and a dynamic rabbi. We’re looking for a practical, creative communicator who can keep information flowing and our story visible—internally to congregants and externally to the broader community.
The Role
Own day-to-day communications and help shape a simple, consistent system that keeps members informed and engaged. You’ll plan, create, schedule, and measure communications across email, web, print, and social—working closely with clergy, staff, and lay leaders.
Core Responsibilities
- Email & Newsletters: Produce a weekly e-newsletter and timely member updates. Segment lists, proof carefully, and track performance (opens, clicks, unsubscribes).
- Lifecycle Comms: Schedule and send monthly lifecycle reminders (birthdays, anniversaries, yahrzeit notices, etc.)
- Website & Calendar: Keep pages, events, and registrations current; archive outdated content; ensure basic accessibility (clear headings, alt text, readable contrast).
- Social Media: Build a lightweight content calendar; draft posts, schedule, and respond to messages; escalate sensitive inquiries quickly.
- Event Promotion: Create concise promo plans (emails, posts, flyers, landing pages) for services, holidays, adult education, youth programs, and fundraisers.
- Content & Design: Write short, human copy; edit for tone and accuracy; create simple graphics and print pieces (Canva/Adobe). Maintain photo and asset library.
- Brand & Voice: Ensure inclusive, welcoming language; standardize style, logos, and templates.
- Crisis/Urgent Comms: Coordinate rapid updates for closures, schedule changes, or urgent community messages; align with clergy/leadership on tone and timing.
- Data & Lists: Maintain contact lists and preferences in our CRM/email platform; de-duplicate; comply with opt-in/opt-out requests.
- Metrics & Learning: Produce a short monthly snapshot (what we sent, top links, basic web/social highlights) and make one or two practical recommendations.
- Media & Partners: Draft brief advisories or blurbs for notable programs; share with community outlets and partner orgs.
- Team Support: Join staff meetings; manage deadlines with a simple intake form and weekly “what’s going out” checklist; pitch in on related admin tasks.
What You Bring
- Experience: 2+ years in communications/marketing or a closely related role, ideally in a nonprofit, school, faith, or community setting.
- Writing & Editing: You turn complex details into plain language; you proof like it matters.
- Digital Skills: Confident with email platforms, basic web editing, and social scheduling/analytics.
- Design Sense: Able to produce simple, clean graphics and flyers that print well and read well on mobile.
- Organization: You manage a shared calendar, juggle competing deadlines, and deliver reliably within a part-time schedule.
- People Skills: Clear communicator who can gather input, set expectations, and follow through—with warmth.
- Cultural Fit: Familiarity with Jewish life and the holiday calendar—or eagerness to learn quickly—and respect for synagogue traditions and inclusivity.
- Flexibility: Comfortable adjusting hours around peak seasons (e.g., High Holy Days) and handling urgent updates calmly.
Tools We Use
WordPress, Canva, Adobe Suite, Google Workspace, social schedulers, and a synagogue CRM (e.g., ShulCloud). If you haven’t used these exact tools, you should be comfortable and willing to learn them quickly.
Nice to Have (Not Required)
- Light photo/video skills, basic SEO/analytics comfort, and experience with synagogue tools (e.g., ShulCloud or similar CMS/CRMs).
What Success Looks Like (First 90 Days)
- Weekly e-newsletter sent consistently and on schedule.
- Website events and calendar current; outdated content archived.
- Social content planned at least two weeks out, with timely adjustments as needed.
- Simple, repeatable promotion checklists for major holidays and programs.
- A one-page style/voice guide and a basic monthly metrics snapshot (email open rates, website top pages, social reach) to inform priorities.
Compensation & Benefits
- Hourly rate: $20–$28 per hour, commensurate with experience.
- Schedule: 25–30 hours/week; flexible scheduling and some hybrid work possible.
- Benefits: Professional development support and synagogue membership considerations may be available.
To Apply
Email your resume, a brief cover letter with the subject line “Communications Coordinator – Your Name.” Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Equal Opportunity: We value diversity and welcome candidates of all backgrounds. If you meet most—but not all—requirements, please apply. We care about professionalism, enthusiasm, skill, judgment, and a growth mindset.