Administrative Assistant

Job Requirements

East Midwood Jewish Center, the 100-year-old egalitarian Conservative congregation in Midwood, Brooklyn, seeks an organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and tech-savvy Administrative Assistant to support operations and staff in our busy synagogue building, which serves hundreds of community members every day.

The Administrative Assistant will greet visitors to the building, answer phones and direct calls, update the synagogue website and send email communications, help plan and organize community events, and support the Executive Director, clergy, and other staff.

A strong working knowledge of ShulCloud, or an interest in and capacity for learning how to use it, are essential for this role. Position reports to the Executive Director.

Job Responsibilities:

Maintain a welcoming presence in the building by greeting visitors, answering questions, and getting community members the information they need
Answering and directing phone calls
Update synagogue website regularly with upcoming events, news, and updates
Assist with email communications to members and the broader community
Design graphics for use on website and email
Provide support to other staff, including managing calendars, setting up appointments,
Assist with preparing for and executing in-person events and programs
Support congregation members with questions, personal needs, billing inquiries, etc.
Prepare documents for Board of Trustees meetings and follow-ups
Other day-to-day operational tasks as needed

Candidate Requirements

2-4 years of experience in an administrative role
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Positive attitude and welcoming demeanor
Familiarity with ShulCloud or other membership database systems and content management systems
Experience using Canva to design images for social media, emails, and flyers