Temple Administrator

Temple B'nai Brith (TBB) is Hiring a Temple Administrator

About TBB

Temple B’nai Brith (TBB) provides a Jewish space to pray, to play, to learn, to support one another, and to build a more just society. We welcome members with a wide range of backgrounds, beliefs, and relationships to Judaism, including interfaith families and Jews by choice.  Our congregation dates back to 1904 and our beautiful Byzantine Revival building dates back to 1919. We are a diverse and welcoming group of about 180 households, with a thriving Sunday school, and interesting, ever-changing programs.  We value urban life, inclusive community, and the wisdom and inspiration of our heritage. Our community members range from the yeshiva-trained devout to science-minded atheists, and we all choose this eclectic, vibrant form of Judaism.

Overview of Temple Administrator Role

The Temple Administrator serves as the operational heart of TBB, bridging our leadership, clergy, and members to ensure a welcoming community and efficient office functions. This role combines office management, member engagement, and logistical support to sustain aspects of synagogue life.

The Temple Administrator reports directly to the TBB President and Vice President for direction and guidance, and has regularly scheduled meetings with the Rabbi and staff.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee the synagogue’s communications by: 
  • Managing daily communications and having a physical presence in the building which includes answering the phone, door, email, mail, and ensuring a welcoming and responsive professional first point of contact
  • Keeping TBB’s calendar up-to-date, sending the weekly email newsletter, updating social media as needed, and preparing mailings for High Holidays and fundraising appeals

• Manage routine temple functions, which include:
  • Processing mail in a timely manner to ensure bills are paid, membership dues and Children’s School tuition are collected and donations are acknowledged
  • Coordinating resources and building spaces so that our rituals, programming, and Children’s School run smoothly
  • Updating the Temple’s Database (ShulCloud) with membership data, payments, etc. and generating reports

• Support the Rabbi’s work by:
• Providing administrative support, responding to inquiries that don’t require the Rabbi’s direct involvement, and assisting with programming and set-up as needed

• Support the Temple's Operations by:
  • Working with the Rabbi and Ritual Committee to coordinate life cycle events (yahrzeit list, b'nai mitzvahs, baby namings), which can include coordinating with families and vendors
  • Ensuring that weekly Kiddush foods are well-stocked and spaces are prepared in collaboration with the Ritual Committee and Kitchen Committee
  • Project managing operational work for the temple, including events and building operations
  • Working with the Executive Committee to provide administrative support for the Board, Children’s School (e.g., enrollment, communications), Cemetery, and TBB’s committees

• Coordinate Temple facilities by:
• Overseeing and communicating the cleaning & event setup calendar with TBB’s custodian
• Ensuring that kitchen and cleaning supplies are ordered and well-stocked, in consultation with TBB’s custodian
• Arranging and overseeing routine maintenance and inspections, and coordinating with contractors and vendors and the Building Committee.
• Working with the Security Committee to hire security personnel for events

• Coordinate with city offices for routine inspections, parking issues, permits, and other regular business 

• High Holidays typically require extensive preparation and collaboration leading up to and during Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Flexibility during peak times in the synagogue’s calendar are expected.
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications for Temple Administrator

• Organized and has experience in managing projects
• Welcoming and discreet with confidential information
• Needs minimal supervision
• Knows how and when to reach out to leadership and key stakeholders for input and feedback
• Prioritizes well and follows through with tasks
• Familiar with basic Jewish traditions, rituals and synagogue requirements (or able to learn rapidly)
• Knows or can learn the Jewish Calendar for the purposes of ritual programming and days that cannot be scheduled
• Experience with or ability to learn the Temple database (ShulCloud)
• Proficient with Google Docs and Sheets
• Requires occasionally ascending/descending a flight of stairs and occasionally carrying things around the building up to 20lb

Compensation and Benefits

• Full-time salaried, exempt role (40 hours per week; in person with some flexible schedule options)
• Pay range of $45,750 - $52,500 per year, based on experience
  • Compensation payable semi-monthly
• Health insurance premium reimbursement benefit, up to $750/month
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution
• Paid time off policy including sick days, specified Jewish holidays, vacation and flexible secular holiday
• On-site parking for cars and bike, close to Green Line and bus lines

Please Note:

• As an exempt religious organization, TBB does not participate in MA Unemployment Insurance or MA Paid Family and Medical Leave 
• Hiring is subject to signing TBB employment agreement

How to Apply

Submit a PDF of your cover letter and resume: APPLY HERE

If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected]