Membership Engagement Manager - Congregation Or Tzion - Scottsdale, AZ
ABOUT CONGREGATION OR TZION
Congregatin Or Tzion is a thriving, multi-generational, participatory Conservative Synagogue in Scottsdale, AZ. We are a vibrant, diverse and inclusive community that is a spiritual home for prayer, reflection, celebration and commemoration. We enhance Jewish life and our commitment to Israel through engaging and meaningful ritual, social, educational and social action programs.
MEMBERSHIP ENGAGEMENT MANAGER OVERVIEW
The Membership Engagement Manager at Congregation Or Tzion (COT) will be a key member of the synagogue leadership team, partnering closely and working collaboratively with COT professional staff, lay leadership and volunteers to engage over 550 membership units. Key responsibilities include: guiding the membership process for current, new and prospective members, working with synagogue committees and groups and planning synagogue-wide events.
This is a full-time positiion that requres evening and weekend responsibilties and will report to and work in collaboration with the Executive Director. The positioin is grant-funded.
We are looking for someone who:
Loves working with people, creating Jewish community and cultivating relationships among people at all life stages.
Possesses strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills, understands and appreciates Jewish and synagogue culture and has donor relations experience.
Has exceptional oral and written communication skills and the ability to relate effectively with clergy, staff, lay leadership, volunteers and all members of a Jewish congregation.
Is able to manage and prioritize multiple ongoing and developing tasks while following through on short and long-term projects.
Can handle confidential and sensitive matters with maturity, discretion, diplomacy and professionalism.
Is empathic and understanding withn interacting with congregants and will help them feel valued for their ideas, passions, gifts and skills.
Is able to reinforce our warm, friendly and comfortable environment by interacting and communication well with congregants, staff and others, both in person and via phone.
Thrives in a team environment but is a self-starter who thinks strategically and can produce and implement detail-oriented plans.
Specific responsibilites include but are not limited to:
Minumum of 3-5 years of relevant non-profit experience preferred.
Demonstrated experience in successfully working with individuals and collaboratively in groups.
Ability to recruit, motivate and organize volunteers.
Knowledge and understanding of Judaism and Jewish culture, customs, holidays and familiarity with the needs of a Conservative Jewish congregation.
Familiar with creating and managing budgets.
Demonstrated proficiency with contact relationship manangement (e.g. ShalomCloud, ShulCloud) the completer Microsoft Office Suite, calendar management systems, email marketing platforms (e.g. Mailchimp, Constant Contact) and social media platforms (e.g. Facebook, Instagram)
Proficiency in Canva a plus.
OR TZION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER