Adimistrative and Technology Assistant

Bergen County synagogue with a warm and welcoming culture seeks an Administrative Assistant who will support the synagogue’s rabbi and assist with technology, database, social media, and special projects.  

Regular duties include:

• helping to prepare flyers, slides for online presentations, e-mails, letters, and social media posts
• sending out communications, including mail, e-mail, online calendars and newsletters, surveys, and social media posts
• organizing and maintaining the rabbi’s calendar and contacts, as well as the synagogue database 
• maintaining the organization of both paper and computer files, including Google files shared by lay leaders and professional staff 
• interacting with synagogue members and staff, as well as outside organizations
• tracking tasks and projects to completion 
• developing and maintaining systems for recurring tasks

Seeking a candidate with the following qualities and abilities:    

• excellent character, including attention to confidentiality and kindness
• excellent organizational skills, with strong attention to detail 
• excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• proactive; can plan ahead and can also work to tight deadlines, when needed
• proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Zoom, Calendly, and Canva
• general comfort with tech; able to learn synagogue software (Shul Cloud) for database management and communication
• familiarity with the Jewish calendar and customs, or willingness to learn 
• ability to read Hebrew and to locate, cut, and paste Hebrew text. (The ability to type in Hebrew would be greatly appreciated, but is not required.) 

Some in-person hours are required, but much of the work can be done remotely, on a flexible schedule. The average number of hours per week is 15, with ebbs and flows in the yearly calendar. Pay is $22-25 per hour, depending on experience. 

Please do not call. Kindly respond by sending a cover letter and resume to [email protected]. We look forward to meeting you!