Administrative Assistant

Temple Sholom of West Essex is seeking an administrative assistant to provide support for our office.  Located in Cedar Grove, NJ, Temple Sholom is a vibrant and active Reform synagogue of over 300 households offering activities and programs for all interest and ages. 

We are looking for a friendly, administrative assistant who is well-organized with excellent communication skills to support the administrative needs of our office and religious school. 

Responsibilities include:

• General clerical duties
• Prepare and send communications to congregants (paper, email, social media, etc.)
• Create flyers and draft letters
• Maintain calendars and ensure events are posted on local calendars as needed
• Answer phones and inquiries
• Handle event logistics including registration lists, technical needs, room set up and communications (flyers, email, etc.)

Requirements:

1. Exceptional customer service skills: friendly, flexible, cheerful and patient. Ability to interact with members, and the community with a helpful, proactive attitude and calm demeanor
2. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail
3. Strong time-management, organizational and problem-solving skills
4. Skilled in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, etc.)
5. Skilled in Google Platform
6. Knowledge of Shulcloud a plus.

Proficient in:

Social Media Platforms (facebook, twitter, instagram)
Microsoft Office 365
ShulCloud
Google Analytics/Apps /Gmail/Suite
Adobe
Canva or another design program