Synagogue Administrator

We are looking for an experienced and effective Synagogue Administrator for our newly expanded and renovated synagogue. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional with organizational and administrative experience to help manage and oversee a vibrant, growing synagogue in the North Riverdale section of the Bronx.

Responsibilities

• Administer all synagogue communications including scheduling, crafting and responding to emails
• Send out the weekly bulletin (including schedule, Dvar Torah, programming & events info) via email
• Maintain synagogue calendar, including tracking bar/bat mitzvahs, life cycle events, etc
• Upload and maintain synagogue information on website
• Communicate with caterers/vendor to order food for all synagogue functions, events, Shabbat and holidays
• Work with facility staff to ensure all logistics for functions and classes such as flowers, food and beverages etc. are carried out smoothly and meet our standards
• Manage and coordinate acceptance and storage of all deliveries for the synagogue
• Help maintain synagogue database
• Assist with management of synagogue budget
• Manage, invoice, monitor and send thank you letters for all synagogue pledges and sponsorships
• Manage Memorial plaques / Yahrzeit process
• Manage High Holidays tasks including seating for services, accommodating guest seating, etc.
• Help manage all holiday events including Sukkah meals, Hanukkah party, Purim party etc
• Coordinate directly Youth Directors in support of all youth programming
• Collaborate with Rabbi, President and lay leadership in all matters pertaining to the operation of the synagogue.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office/Google Suite etc
• Minimum 2-4 years experience in a professional environment, preferably in a synagogue, school, youth, or religious organization or institution
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to partner with a dynamic team
• Personal qualities of collaboration, integrity, credibility and commitment to the community model
• Working knowledge of Jewish laws and traditions