Jobs at TBB

TBB is Hiring a Temple Administrator

About TBB

Temple B’nai Brith (TBB) provides a Jewish space to pray, to play, to learn, to support one another, and to build a more just society. We welcome members with a wide range of backgrounds, beliefs, and relationships to Judaism, including interfaith families and Jews by choice.  Our congregation dates back to 1904 and our beautiful Byzantine Revival building dates back to 1919. We are a diverse and welcoming group of about 180 households, with a thriving Sunday school, and interesting, ever-changing programs.  We value urban life, inclusive community, and the wisdom and inspiration of our heritage. Our community members range from the yeshiva-trained devout to science-minded atheists, and we all choose this eclectic, renewing form of Judaism.​

Overview of Temple Administrator Role

The Temple Administrator ensures a functional, efficient, and welcoming office environment that supports all aspects of synagogue life. The Temple Administrator reports directly to the Rabbi for direction and guidance with regularly scheduled meetings with the Rabbi and staff.

Primary Responsibilities

• Daily communications and physical presence in the building which includes answering the phone, door, email, and ensuring a welcoming and professional first point of contact
• Managing basic temple functions to ensure that
  • Mail is processed timely to ensure bills are paid, membership dues and Children’s School tuition are collected and donations are acknowledged
  • The spaces and resources needed to run rituals, programming, and the Children’s School are prepared and cared for
  • The Temple’s Database (ShulCloud) is kept up-to-date with membership data, payments, etc. and that periodically financial and membership reports are provided to Board committees
• Support the Rabbi’s work by responding to inquiries that don’t require her direct involvement and assisting with programming and set-up as needed
• Support typical synagogue needs such as
  • Life cycle events (adding names to the yahrzeit list, scheduling bar mitzvahs, baby naming, coordinating with caterers, etc.), and connecting congregants and prospective individuals and families with Jewish resources.
  • Ensure that weekly Kiddush foods are well-stocked and spaces are prepared in collaboration with the Ritual Committee and Kitchen Committee
• Maintain connections with city officials for routine inspections, permits, and other regular business
• Oversee the synagogue’s communications through TBB’s calendar, weekly email newsletter, Facebook (social media) updates and mailings for High Holidays and fundraising appeals
• Coordinate the cleaner’s work, building maintenance, and security
  • Oversee the cleaning calendar in preparation for upcoming events that require cleaning
  • Ensure that cleaning supplies are ordered and well-stocked.
  • Maintain good relationships with building maintenance people and schedule/oversee routine maintenance and coordination with contractors and vendors in coordination with the Building Committee.
  • Coordinate with hired security personnel for events in collaboration with the Security Committee.
• High Holidays preparation typically requires extensive preparation leading up to during Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Flexibility and collaboration during peak times in the synagogue’s calendar are expected.

Qualifications for Temple Administrator

• Organized
• Friendly
• Does not need supervision
• Discreet
• Efficient
• Familiar with basic Jewish traditions, rituals and synagogue requirements (or able to learn rapidly)
• Knows or can learn the Jewish Calendar for the purposes of ritual programming and days that cannot be scheduled
• Experience with or ability to learn the Temple database (ShulCloud)
• Proficient with Google Docs and Sheets
• Requires occasionally ascending/descending a flight of stairs and occasionally carrying things around the building up to 20lb

Hours and Compensation

• 35 hours per week  (in person with flexible schedule options)
• Pay range of $22-25/hour, based on experience
• Compensation payable semi-monthly
• Health insurance reimbursement benefit
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution
• Paid time off policy including specified secular and Jewish holidays, vacation, sick days

How to Apply

Submit a PDF of your cover letter and resume: APPLY HERE

If you have any questions, please contact us at jobs@templebnaibrith.org

Posted December 29, 2024