Membership and Engagement Associate

Kane Street Synagogue in Cobble Hill is the oldest continuously operating synagogue in Brooklyn (founded 1856) and one of its fastest growing, from 270 member households in 2020 to more than 500 today. Its full-time Membership and Engagement Associate works with professional staff and lay leaders to welcome prospective members and engage current members in joyful Jewish living. The role reports to the Executive Director.

Responsibilities:
• Respond to membership inquiries, arrange meet-and-greets and guide new members through onboarding
• Recruit potential members and cultivate ongoing relationships with current members
• Analyze membership data to spot trends and prepare reports for staff and lay leaders
• Plan and support social and educational Shabbat, holiday and community programs, with an emphasis on families with young children
• Staff volunteer committees such as Membership and Engagement and the Gala Committee
• Draft and send community communications, including the weekly Kane Street Connections newsletter

Qualifications:
• Enthusiasm for a public-facing role and for building relationships with people of all ages
• Comfort working with volunteers in a nonprofit setting
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Strong oral and written communication, organization and social media skills
• Experience with CRM systems; Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud or Mailchimp a plus
• Knowledge of Jewish rituals and practices highly desirable

Salary: $60,000–$70,000, based on experience. Benefits include flexible scheduling, medical, dental and vision coverage, a retirement plan, and paid holidays, vacation and sick time.

To Apply:
Send a cover letter and resume to [email protected].