Religious Life Administrator

Religious Life Administrator 

About Shomrei

Shomrei is a thriving and growing 500+ person synagogue in the heart of Montclair, NJ with a strong preschool (Mondays-Fridays) and religious school (Wednesdays and Saturdays). Affiliated with the Conservative Movement, Shomrei balances the wisdom of the tradition with innovation and a spirit of welcoming and inclusion.

Religious Life Administrator  

This position reports directly to the Rabbi and encompasses two primary areas of responsibility: Executive Assistant duties and Program and Event Planning and Coordination.  The role involves close collaboration with the synagogue office team to ensure smooth coordination and handoffs between administrative and programmatic functions.  Also works closely with the Food Service supervisor to plan refreshments for special events. This is a 25 hour/week schedule, Monday-Friday and extra hours for occasional special events, sometimes weekends or evenings.

Administrative Support: Provide Executive Assistant support for the Rabbi to create a streamlined environment for Rabbi to focus on Community engagement. 

• Manage the Rabbi’s schedule
• Handle correspondence
• Manage expenses and budget management
• Assist with day-to-day administrative tasks

Program and Event Coordination: Support the planning and implementation of religious life events such as services, lifecycle events, classes, Jewish holidays, home hospitality.

• Coordinate synagogue-wide schedule with staff and volunteers 
• Develop publicity and marketing with volunteer and external communications team
• Engage in personal outreach for specific events as directed by Rabbi
• Prepare printed materials for classes, special services, and events
• Oversee logistical details such as food, set-up, and audio visual requirements

Qualifications and abilities needed:

• Excellent character, including confidentiality, empathy, and integrity
• Strong organizational skills, with attention to detail
• Interpersonal and strong communication skills
• Ability to handle close deadlines and multiple tasks simultaneously
• Comfortable working with various technology platforms, including Google Workspace, Zoom, Calendly, etc.
• Willingness to learn and use synagogue software (Easyshul) as needed
• Knowledge of the Jewish calendar, customs, and lifecycle events, or willingness to learn 
• Associate or Bachelor's Degree preferred 

Salary Range: $22 - $25 per hour; rates based on experience and background

If interested, please send resume to Melissa Mehl, Operations Manager: [email protected]