Membership & Development Coordinator

Temple Israel of the City of New York is a vibrant Reform Jewish congregation located in the heart of the Upper East Side. Rooted in tradition and embracing modern Jewish life, we foster a deep appreciation for our heritage, a strong connection to Israel, and a bond with the global Jewish community. Over the years, we have cultivated a sacred community—a true “family of families”—where members find warmth, meaning, and belonging.

Position Overview: Temple Israel is seeking a Membership & Development Coordinator to join our team. This critical role supports membership, fundraising, and administrative functions, ensuring smooth operations and meaningful engagement with our community. Reporting to the Director of Development and Membership Engagement, this position provides an exciting opportunity to strengthen Temple Israel’s membership, development, and community-building efforts.

Membership

• Support and engage current and prospective synagogue members; respond to member requests and concerns.
• Maintain and update membership database, ensuring accuracy regarding renewals, new members, and resignations; assist the Membership & Finance Director with membership billing; assist with membership communications.
• Maintain prospective member list and materials, support outreach efforts; respond to inquiries, schedule tours.
• Assist Director of Development & Membership Engagement in holiday preparation; address member inquiries; track and manage High Holy Day seating

Development

• Process and acknowledge all donations, ensuring timely and personalized thank-you letters; Maintain accurate donor records in the database, tracking contributions and engagement history; Prepare donor recognition lists and reports for leadership and publications.
• Support annual fundraising campaigns, including appeals, mailings, and digital outreach. Track campaign progress and provide reports on fundraising performance.
• Assist in planning and executing Annual Benefit and donor appreciation gatherings; Coordinate logistics, including invitations, RSVPs, vendor communications, and event materials; Support annual silent auction, sponsorship outreach, and post-event donor follow-up.

Other Administrative Tasks as assigned

Qualifications & Skills:

• Strong organizational and data management skills.
• Familiar with database management; Excel, Word, and other membership management software.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
• Experience in event planning and fundraising is a plus.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities effectively.
• Able to work in a team environment

Schedule:

• Monday-Friday, 9am -5:00pm
• Occasional weekends & evenings