ABOUT US
Congregation Rodeph Sholom (CRS) is a large dynamic Reform synagogue at the heart of Manhattan’s Upper West Side and has a strong 180-year history. We are a community for all who enter our doors and our members represent the vibrant diversity of New York’s Jewish landscape. Multi-generational families, millennials, interfaith families, lifelong New Yorkers, those new to the city, folks pursuing conversion and those exploring Judaism for the first time have all found a home at CRS.
ABOUT YOU
Congregation Rodeph Sholom seeks a creative, tech-savvy, and self-motivated Marketing and Communications Coordinator with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in communications to promote the synagogue through email and our websites.
While we can and will train the right individual, applicants with demonstrated professional experience using the following programs will have a significant advantage in the hiring process:
- Constant Contact (or similar email marketing applications, such as MailChimp)
- Wordpress-powered website management
- Monday.com (or similar project-management applications, such as Asana or Trello)
- Photoshop and/or Canva
- Simpletix or other ticket management software
Knowledge of Jewish culture and religious traditions and institutions is a plus.
Above all, the ideal candidate possesses very strong writing, editing, and organizational skills, is ready to hit the ground running, and is excited to tell the Rodeph Sholom story.
WORK SCHEDULE
Our team works on a hybrid schedule. All our team members must be flexible and able to adapt to short- and long-term shifts in their job duties. Working hours are generally 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (4:00 PM on Fridays); additional hours may be required evenings and weekends, generally with advance notice and a payout in either additional vacation or salary to compensate.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Coordinate the scheduling, writing, editing, and sending of e-mail communications; manage distribution lists with Program Assistant; create and distribute regular email performance reports.
- Make website updates and manage web calendars; create and distribute regular website traffic reports.
- Maintain public-facing event ticketing pages.
- Light graphic design work using either templates, stock photos, or your own creativity.
- Organize photos and videos in centralized archive.
- Additional duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- A minimum of 2 years of professional work experience in the field of communications.
- Direct email marketing experience, including strategy, implementation, analytics, and reporting.
- Demonstrated WordPress skills.
- Content creation skills, i.e.: photography, video editing, copywriting.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); Google Docs, and SharePoint/One Drive.
- Proficiency in graphic design programs such as Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.
- Experience tracking, analyzing, and reporting on key metrics.
- Basic understanding of HTML and CSS.
- Comfortable learning new programs is essential. Training is provided for Wordpress, Zoom, Constant Contact, SimpleTix, Concur, Airtable, Monday.com, SalesForce, and other tools as they become available.
COMPETENCIES
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Exceptional writing using consistent voice, organization, fluency, and tailoring content to the target audience.
- Efficiency in a dynamic, high-volume environment.
- Ability to successfully manage and collaborate on multiple, simultaneous projects.
- Dedication to meeting deadlines and submitting high-quality work.
- A keen eye for detail in regard to design layouts, copy, and accessibility.
- Motivated self-starter capable of taking initiative and working independently as well as within a team environment.
- Ability to maintain positive working relationships with Rodeph Sholom community of employees, volunteers, lay leaders, and with other organizations and industry contacts.
SALARY & BENEFITS
- Salary range: $57,000-$63,000; commensurate with experience.
- Generous paid time off (e.g., vacation, holidays, sick and personal days, and parental leave).
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision insurance, and HSA options.
- 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 7% matching contribution.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for commuter, dependent care, and medical expenses.
- Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
- AFLAC plans.
- Company provided Mac laptop with Adobe Creative Cloud.
- Gym membership subsidy.
- Professional development.
VACCINATION POLICY
- All staff must be fully vaccinated, including booster shot. Proof of vaccination required at start of employment.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Cover Letter: Please include a cover letter with your resume that demonstrates your relevant skills and experience, plus interest in this position.
- Work Design Portfolio/Reel: A minimum of 3-5 examples of work including emails, graphic design, and/or website management.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
Congregation Rodeph Sholom does not unlawfully discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of one’s actual or perceived race; color; religion; sex/gender (including gender identity); creed; sexual orientation; marital status; pregnancy; ethnicity; national origin; ancestry; age; disability; alienage/citizenship status; arrest or conviction record (consistent with the provisions of New York State’s Corrections Law); partnership status; familial status; military service; status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking or sex offenses; veteran status; genetic pre-disposition or carrier status; or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Employment decisions at CRS are made in a non-discriminatory manner and are based on qualifications, abilities, and merit. As may be permitted by law, certain Rodeph Sholom positions will be filled by persons of the Jewish faith as a bona fide occupational qualification. CRS also prohibits, and will not tolerate, any form of retaliation or reprisal against any employee who reasonably and in good faith complains of discrimination or harassment or provides information in connection with any such complaint.