Temple Emanuel is a Conservative, fully egalitarian congregation affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism. With a membership of over 1,500 families, it is the largest congregation in New England. With a broad spectrum of religious, cultural, social & educational activities, there are many reasons that Temple Emanuel is a pillar of the Jewish community in Newton and the surrounding area. Additional information at www.templeemanuel.com.
Are you passionate about Jewish life and eager to build and sustain vibrant young adult and young family communities? Do you excel in dynamic environments where your work directly impacts the engagement and connection of others?
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication skills to join our team as a Young Adult & Young Family Engagement Specialist. If you are a motivated, resourceful, and collaborative team player, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities:
- Program Planning & Execution:
- Develop and implement engaging programming for young adults and young families.
- Coordinate logistics, including food, space reservations, decorations, and vendor arrangements.
- Collaborate with the Yisod Board/Creative Team, Parent Vision Group, and TE Tots coordinator to schedule and execute events.
- Handle on-site responsibilities to ensure smooth operations during programs.
- Community Engagement & Outreach:
- Market and publicize events and programs on relevant social media platforms, including Facebook and Instagram.
- Create content that strengthens our brand and connects community members to our programming.
- Schedule and attend one-on-one meetings with prospective members to facilitate connections and engage them with relevant programming and peers.
- Identify and cultivate relationships with organizations for potential collaborations.
- Social Media & Communications:
- Manage and grow our social media presence by creating and curating content that resonates with young adults and young families.
- Maintain regular communication with the young adult community through newsletters, blogs, and event reminders.
- Update engagement spreadsheets to track participation and reach out to members who may need additional support or connection.
- New Parent Engagement:
- Oversee the Welcome Baby program, including coordinating Sisterhood visits and connecting new parents with meal support and TE Tots programming.
- Supervise the production and distribution of baby bags to new parents.
- Administrative Support & Data Management:
- Maintain and update engagement spreadsheets to ensure accurate tracking of participation.
- Track data and connect at-risk members with community volunteers.
- Coordinate and manage communications related to Yisod events and ensure accurate post-event follow-up.
Experience and Qualifications:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Experience with social media platforms and content creation.
- Familiarity with data management software.
- Knowledge of Jewish customs and traditions.
Additional Information
Full benefits include health insurance, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, 401k retirement with match, and PTO. We support flexible work hours to accommodate personal schedules.
The position will be in-person with some flexibility to work remotely.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.