Administrative Assistant (part time)

Bnai Keshet is an inclusive, welcoming, dynamic, progressive Jewish congregation and place of energetic spirituality in Montclair, NJ. Founded in 1978, our name, Bnai Keshet, means Children of the Rainbow. This reflects our vision of a community that includes people of all races, family structures, ages, genders, sexualities, abilities, and educational, class and ethnic backgrounds. We celebrate Jewishness by birth, by choice, the curious, and the returning; single-faith and interfaith families.

We are seeking a part-time (16-20 hours per week) Administrative Assistant to support the activities of our Rabbis, Executive Director, and Administrative and Communications Manager.  The ideal candidate is personable, technologically adept, and organized.  Comfort with social media and basic design skills is a plus.

Responsibilities may include:

Generalized office support including;

• Front Desk Reception - Answer phones and greet visitors.
• Field and route emails.
• Draft correspondence including thank you notes.
• Organize and prepare materials for various programs and events.
• Make minor edits to web pages and synagogue calendar.
• Upload materials to social media sites.
• Monitor inventory and order supplies as needed for synagogue operations.

Rabbinic Support:

• Maintain Rabbi’s calendars and schedule appointments.
• Day-today schedule support including monitoring appointments, communicating with visitors and rabbis, making reminders for upcoming to-dos and meetings.
• Assist in preparing materials for Shabbat services including Misheberach lists and Yahrzeits.

Bet Midrash Support:

• Produce materials for Bet Midrash Projects and Adult Ed.
• Produce attendance and emergency contact lists.
• Track Bet Midrash attendance.

Hours:

16-20 hours per week, ideally Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.  Saturday Mornings a possibility if available.  Afternoons preferred, negotiable.