Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to resume@columbiajewish.org
JOB DESCRIPTION Columbia Jewish Congregation (CJC) Office Assistant
$20 per hour, part-time 8-10 hours per week
The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented go-getter who takes initiative to seek out projects and uses time effectively. This person will work as part of a team and will play an important role, both behind-the-scenes and in-person, to ensure that our congregation is functioning efficiently. The ideal candidate will understand that they are representing the congregation and our values and will conduct themselves accordingly.
General Function:
Under the direction of the CJC Executive Director, the Office Assistant responsibilities include:
- Greeting visitors
- Answering general questions about CJC/B’Yachad: Oakland Mills Jewish School via phone and email
- Providing administrative support to committee-led programs and clergy-led services as assigned
- Assisting/monitoring program/event registration
- Assisting with referrals of Tzedakah (emergency financial assistance) calls
Event Planning and Management
- Prepare the Shabbat cart for Shabbat evening and Saturday morning services.
- Coordinate the logistics and implementation of holiday services and other events in conjunction with relevant CJC committees, with support from the Executive Director and clergy
- Provide on-site High Holy Day support
Office Administration
- Assist with accounts receivable processing
- Provide clerical support to the Rabbi and Cantor as needed
- Assist Executive Director with CJC-related room reservations/cancellations at Oakland Mills Interfaith Center (OMI)
- Provide Executive Director vacation coverage of essential tasks, including Shabbat shopping
- Provide administrative support to B’Yachad: OMJS, as needed, including monthly payroll
- Ensure that the synagogue office space (main entrance, library, kitchen) is kept neat and presentable
Marketing and Communications
- Prepare and send weekly Yahrzeit (anniversary of death) notices
- Prepare weekly Yahrzeit List for services
- Prepare and send donation thank yous and acknowledgements
- Prepare Announcements for Shabbat
- Maintain Mi Shebeirach (Prayers for Healing) List
Calendaring
- Maintenance and submission of events to the following community calendars:
- Jewish Federation of Howard County
- Columbia Patch
- Baltimore Jewish Times
- JMore Magazine
Other tasks as assigned.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to resume@columbiajewish.org
