Temple Shir Shalom is looking for a self-motivated non-profit professional to fill the position of Temple Administrator. Candidates should have strong empathetic and communication skills, have a balance of interpersonal and organizational ability, the enthusiasm to work with members celebrating the greatest of life’s joys, and the patience to assist them during times of mourning or poor health.
Why Temple Shir Shalom?
Temple Shir Shalom is an inclusive Reform Jewish congregation located in Gainesville, Florida, home of the University of Florida. Our members and friends engage meaningfully with one another and the broader community through social events, worship, study and social action. From its inception, the congregation has sought to espouse the values of Reform Judaism, focusing on hospitality, inclusion, and Jewish education for all who are interested. In 2025, Shir Shalom will celebrate its 40th anniversary. In that time, it has grown from an idea shared by just a few local families in early 1984 to a current membership of 135 families. Regular worship consists primarily of Friday night Shabbat services, with occasional Saturday morning services, and an active religious school on Sunday mornings.
Local Context
Gainesville, a large southern university town, offers residents and visitors world-class museums, performing arts, and live music as well as scenic natural areas for biking, birding, and hiking. North Central Florida is also home to unique crystal-blue freshwater springs. There are many local breweries, bookstores, restaurants and it's just a short drive to both Atlantic and Gulf beaches and theme parks in Orlando.
Judaism in this area goes back to 1821, when Moses E. Levy established a utopian agrarian settlement a few miles south of Gainesville. His vision was to create a safe haven for Jewish immigrants to the new world. Similarly, today, Shir Shalom strives to be a safe haven from anti-semitism and hatred through security and social action.
The temple collaborates with many local jewish community institutions, including the following organizations: Jewish Council of North Central Florida (Federation), Isser and Rae Price Library of Judaica, The Bud Shorstein Center for Jewish Studies, University of Florida Hillel, Lubavitch Jewish Center at UF, and Congregation B’nai Israel.
Responsibilities:
The Temple Administrator will report to the President of the temple and the executive committee.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Respond to incoming communication via phone, email, and mail and forward it as appropriate.
- Coordinate with and schedule vendors, contractors and volunteers
- Maintain internal databases including:
- Calendar
- Bookkeeping
- Membership
- Donor management
- Support the smooth and effective operation of synagogue life and programming
Qualifications:
- Experience with and knowledge of computers and computer programs to support calendars, bookkeeping, membership, and donor management
- Ability to work independently
- Effective organization skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills to interface both externally as a representative of the Temple and internally with other staff, the rabbi, committees, and members.
- A caring heart and a desire to serve and support the congregation
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working for non-profit organizations
- Knowledge of judaism, including rituals and holidays
- Knowledge of non-profit accounting and bookkeeping
- Knowledge and experience with social media
- Knowledge and experience with non-profit fundraising
Education:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Preferred Education
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
Desired Skills:
- Microsoft Office suite or equivalent
- Google Chrome or equivalent
- Rakefet Online or equivalent
Shir Shalom offers an attractive benefits package including:
- 11 paid secular holidays
- 9 paid jewish holidays
- Additional personal leave for vacation and sick days.
- After 6 months, 1 day a week can be remote.
- Free congregational membership is included for the applicant and their family.
- Discounted religious school tuition.
- Paid membership with professional organization, National Association for Temple Administration (www.natanet.org)
Compensation:
- The salary range will be $18-24 per hour, based on experience.
- This position will work 32 hours a week, 4 days a week.
Start Date:
August 19th, 2024
How to apply:
Submit cover letter and resume directly to [email protected] with “Temple Administrator Resume” in the subject line, or visit www.jewishjobs.com and apply through the announcement there.
Applications will be accepted, and candidates considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
For questions, contact the temple office 352.371.6399 and leave a voicemail or email [email protected]