Job opening: Communications Coordinator/Administrative Assistant

The Communications Coordinator/Administrative Assistant reports to the Temple Administrator. This position supports staff and clergy and manages internal and external communications as well as office logistics. The ideal candidate is organized, creative, friendly, comfortable using social media and common software applications, able to flexibly work in a sometimes fast-paced small office. A familiarity with Jewish culture is also valuable.

Hours and pay: 30 hours per week (in person) — $25 per hour

Benefits: Health insurance, paid vacation, 403b retirement savings program

Preferred skills:

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Google Workspace (including Google Drive)
• Constant Contact
• Facebook, Instagram and similar social media
• Canva, Photoshop or other graphic design app

Bonus: Familiarity with Shulcloud, Google Analytics

Job responsibilities:

• Serve as the first point of public contact: admit and greet visitors, answer phones, manage email and snail mail
• Post upcoming events on the synagogue’s social media accounts as well as community calendars and websites
• Draft and send emails about events and announcements to congregants using Constant Contact
• Draft weekly email newsletter, which includes the week’s calendar, upcoming events, news and donations
• Maintain Rabbi’s calendar
• General office/administrative support
• Attend weekly staff meetings
• Develop and manage content calendar for social media that includes posts, photos, videos, event listings, etc.

About Beth El

Congregation Beth El is joyful, participatory Judaism. We sing, learn, laugh and pray together, and celebrate our varied backgrounds, identities and experiences. We connect with Jewish values and traditions as we strive to create a more just future for ourselves, our children and the world. Our Reform egalitarian synagogue draws members from more than 30 cities and towns across MetroWest, metro Boston, and Worcester.

To apply

Please send cover letter and resume to bethelhr18@gmail.com to apply for this position.