CBE Administrative Assistant

About CBE

Congregation Beth Elohim (CBE) is a vibrant, cutting-edge Reform synagogue in Park Slope, Brooklyn. We are a welcoming and inclusive community, rooted in Jewish history and identity, and profoundly open to diversity in all its forms. We come together to learn, to pray, to celebrate the rhythm of Jewish time, and to support each other through the joys and sorrows of our lives. We are a spiritual, cultural and intellectual center for Jewish revitalization, fostering community and extending our values of justice, education, and inspiration throughout the neighborhoods where we live and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

Membership

Handle day-to-day administrative tasks for the department.
Greet new members, send welcome materials, and schedule and host tours for prospective members.
Track potential members through the process of joining.
Answer member emails and calls
Keep member records and the CRM database accurate and up to date.
Pull together reports as requested.
Get to know members and their needs and help connect them to CBE programs.

Events

Track event budgets and process invoices.
Ensure event materials are organized and available for use
Staff events, and Shabbat services 2-3 times per month
Manage the logistics of the High Holy Days, and other holidays and festivals, alongside the engagement team.
Provide strong support for the annual gala and other development events

Development Support

Produce weekly donor reports
Process donor acknowledgments on a weekly basis
Use our CRM and mail merges to create call lists, call sheets and more.
Perform some donor research

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree (recent graduates are encouraged to apply);
Comfort with Excel or Google Sheets, and eager to learn CRM and project management tools;
Strong writing and communication skills;
Friendly and comfortable welcoming people of all ages;
Highly organized, with strong attention to detail;
Able to juggle several tasks at once and shift priorities quickly;
Takes direction well and reliably follows through on every assignment;
A collaborative team player who can step into an established team, learn its systems, and contribute right away;
Work, internship, or volunteer experience with events or administration is a plus
Knowledge of or experience in the Jewish community is a plus;
Willing to adjust hours for seasonal needs, and work on and during the High Holy Days
Eager to be part of a staff culture built on trust, mutual respect, and inclusion.
Excited to work in a progressive Jewish community that is widely diverse in background, practice, and political viewpoints.