Office Assistant

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