Part-Time Administrative Assistant

Adath Israel Congregation in Lawrenceville, NJ is seeking a part-time administrative assistant who is personable, detail-oriented, and able to multitask, prioritize, and work under deadlines.  The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and organizational skills and be able to provide highly skilled administrative support.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar position
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Publisher)
• Knowledge of Shulcloud is a plus
• Experience with mail merge
• Willingness and ability to learn other software
• Prior experience managing a database is a plus
• Excellent phone manner and experience with basic phone reception responsibilities
• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• High level of personal and professional integrity
• Judaic knowledge is helpful, but not required
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and communicate in a professional manner with staff, congregants, and vendors

Responsibilities

• Answer phones, sort, and process mail
• Assist with preparation and distribution of synagogue communications including e-blasts, yahrzeit letters, statements, and donation acknowledgement letters
• Prepare printed materials for Shabbat, holidays, and events
• Data entry, filing, and organizing
• Assist Office Manager, Rabbi, and Hazzan with day-to-day administrative tasks
• Update and maintain database and retrieve information to serve as a resource to members and staff