Membership & Operations Assistant

Temple Sinai is seeking a detail oriented, organized and personable individual to join our team as the Operations Assistant. This role will work closely with the Executive Director, Associate Executive Director and Engagement Department and will support a variety of day-to-day operational functions of the synagogue, empowering the overall success of our mission to best serve our members and community. 

WHAT YOU BRING

The ideal candidate is detail oriented, a strong self-starter and has keen technology skills.  Additionally, they:

• Demonstrate exceptional customer service and strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Exhibit a proactive approach to problem-solving, with a focus on finding effective solutions.
• Integrate data and insights from various sources to identify key trends and inform decision-making.
• Maintain a commitment to excellence through consistent follow-through and collaborative teamwork.
• Capable of interpreting complex instructions, quickly mastering new procedures and systems, and adapting to new technologies with agility.
• Demonstrate superior organizational skills with the ability to manage project details and balance multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Self-motivated and proactive, consistently taking initiative to complete tasks to the highest standards while learning and improving from each experience.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Support membership recruitment, retention and engagement strategy

Working in partnership our professional staff and lay leaders, you will reach out to our members to build positive relationships, ensuring that they feel valued, inspired, connected and engaged; play a critical role in new member recruitment, welcoming and introducing prospects and encouraging their participation in our communal life; and help to create and support programming that engages and inspires our members; including:

• Connecting with prospective members and creating programs for community outreach.
• Creating and coordinating the implementation of an “on-boarding” program for new members that help to build strong connections to and within the community
• Fostering a sense of belonging and connection among members through effective communications, personal outreach and relationship building throughout the organization

Support office-wide operational needs, including:

• Oversee and maintain Temple Sinai’s IT ecosystem, ensuring all office systems run smoothly, in collaboration with third-party providers when necessary.
• Provide comprehensive administrative and logistical support to the Associate Executive Director and Executive Director, including:
  • Organizing all aspects of meetings: scheduling, reserving spaces, coordinating catering, preparing meeting materials, and sending reminders.
  • Assisting with various administrative tasks such as reconciling monthly credit card statements, providing calendar support, and managing travel arrangements.

Assist the Engagement Team with the planning, execution and logistical needs of programs, events and initiatives. 

Job Requirements

• 1-3 years’ experience in a related role
• Strong familiarity with Microsoft Office suite and database technology. Salesforce experience a plus
• Knowledge of Jewish community and rituals preferred
• This role is in-person at Temple Sinai, Monday through Friday. Following an introductory period, the Membership & Operations Assistant may work from home one day per week.
• Some night and weekend work may be required.

WHAT WE OFFER

• A robust and competitive benefits package, including paid vacation and sick leave, Health insurance, Paid holidays (secular and Jewish), 403(b) plan, Life Insurance, FSA plan and more.
• A fun, energetic and thriving work environment

Please email cover letter and resume to [email protected]