Temple B'nai Jeshurun
Rooted in community, spiritual awareness, purpose, and social action, at Temple B'nai Jeshurun (TBJ), we seek to build connection. We are a vibrant Reform Jewish congregation that serves as a spiritual home, gathering place, and center for lifelong learning, worship, and community.
TBJ seeks a highly organized, detail-oriented Administrative Coordinator to support the day-to-day operations of the congregation. This individual will play an important role in ensuring that administrative processes run efficiently, helping staff, clergy, and congregants receive responsive and professional support.
Position Summary
The Administrative Coordinator is a part-time position (about 25 hours) responsible for providing administrative support across multiple areas of synagogue operations. Reporting to the Executive Director, this individual will work closely with administrative staff and collaborate with departments throughout the organization, including operations, finance, advancement, engagement, clergy, and education.
The successful candidate will be a highly organized professional with strong communication skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative environment. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys supporting a mission-driven organization and contributing to a welcoming and engaging congregational experience.
Key Responsibilities
Administrative & Office Support
- Support day-to-day office operations, including answering phones, responding to inquiries, managing mail, and directing requests appropriately.
- Provide administrative support to the Executive Director and assist staff with general administrative projects as needed.
- Serve as a welcoming and responsive point of contact for congregants, visitors, and community members.
Membership & Database Management
- Maintain accurate member and constituent records within the synagogue database and CRM system.
- Respond to congregant inquiries related to accounts and member records.
- Generate basic reports and assist with data management projects as needed.
Program & Event Support
- Provide administrative support for synagogue programs, events, and communications.
- Assist with registrations, materials preparation, and event logistics.
- Support office operations, including maintaining and ordering office supplies.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will bring:
- Two to five years of administrative, office management, customer service, or related professional experience.
- Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally and warmly with a wide range of constituents.
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities, prioritize effectively, and work both independently and collaboratively.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Experience working with databases, CRM systems, or data entry processes.
- Experience with Canva or similar design platforms is a plus, though not required.
- Familiarity AI tools and applications is a plus, though not required.
- Knowledge of or appreciation for Jewish communal life is a plus, though not required.
Please include a cover letter with your resume.