Overview
Our Vision:
Central Synagogue is one of the leading and largest Reform congregations in the country. Located in Midtown Manhattan, Central’s reach includes more than 2,800 member families, a livestream community numbering in the hundreds of thousands, and more than 800 students, from birth to twelfth grade, in the Nursery and Religious schools. It has long played a significant role in the national Reform movement and is known for its innovation and leadership in worship, leading to a greatly expanded audience over the last two decades.
Central Synagogue works toward a world in which Judaism is core to the lives of Central members and Jews everywhere and is a profound and positive force for humanity. Central continually redefines what it means to be Jewish today, both within the Synagogue community and far beyond the Synagogue’s walls. The diverse clergy and professional team work hard, in collaboration with lay leadership, to build deep and enduring relationships among Central members, creating a caring, dynamic, and joyful community.
Central Synagogue is an inclusive and welcoming community. The Synagogue encourages participation from all who seek a connection to Jewish life and want to be part of its sacred community regardless of religious background, race, ethnicity, gender, ability, socioeconomic status, political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Central is committed to being an open tent, a place that welcomes all people, including those who have been historically and institutionally marginalized or excluded from the Jewish community.
The Synagogue is well resourced, has over 100 staff, and is governed by a 29-member Board of Trustees. To learn more, please visit: https://www.centralsynagogue.org/.
Job Summary/Objective:
The Religious School Operations Administrator will work closely with most areas in the department and provide all operational support to the Religious School. The position requires efficiency, strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality and the delivery of time-sensitive communication across departments and with our congregants.
Reports to Director of the Religious School
Department Hours
Full-time, non-exempt and eligible for OT
School Year: Monday 12-7, T-Th 10-7, F 10-4:30, with occasional later evening or weekend work
Summer: 9:00-5:30
Expected to work some High Holy Days
Essential Functions/Key Responsibilities:
- Serves as a liaison between the LCLJ (excluding NS) and Operations, Facilities and Security
- Coordinates the logistical aspects of all religious school, including program reservations, set ups, food orders, A/V needs, etc.
- Orders all necessary supplies for programs and office
- Books flights, buses and other travel and logistical needs for all LCLJ trips and events
- Reconciles credit card usage for LCLJ
- Provides daily support for LCLJ (signs, snacks, guests, early pickups, sign-in, and special events)
- Knows the formal and informal inter-departmental and Synagogue goals, standards, policies and procedures.
- Is sensitive to the people, dynamics and functions within the education department and the Synagogue.
Core Competencies:
- High degree of integrity, confidentiality, professionalism and reliability
- Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgement independently
- Strong attention to detail and ability to execute
- Team player who builds strong, collaborative relationships across various stakeholders
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written and communication skills
- High degree of enthusiasm, flexible attitude, open demeanor and geared to getting things done with efficiency
- Takes initiative, anticipates needs, and adapts to situations as they arise
- Professional demeanor and positive collaborative attitude
- Able to work well under pressure which maintaining calm demeanor
- Strong email and phone etiquette
Communication:
Manages and monitors sensitive information appropriately. Has the ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality.Represents the Director of the Religious School, and the institution internally and externally in a professional manner. Will work collaboratively with other administrative staff and education staff to foster consistency in message and teamwork.
Position Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Knowledge of synagogue life and Jewish education desired.
- 1-2 years’ administrative support experience or equivalent work.
- Computer Skills: proficiency in Microsoft applications including Microsoft word, excel, outlook, PowerPoint and database skills are a must. Preferred knowledge of Zoom and Microsoft Teams a strong plus.
- Knowledge of Salesforce a strong plus.
- Ability to set and re-set priorities and multi-task effectively and independently in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment.
- Successful candidate must possess the ability to interpret and translate policy and procedure clearly, and in a personable and patient manner.
- Attention to detail and the ability to keep up with data entry are essential.
- A high level of organization is necessary, and the candidate must be able to take initiative, prioritize and multi-task.
- Must be professional and mature with demonstrated ability to lead, cooperate in a team atmosphere.
- Must have a proactive attitude, and a strong work ethic.
- Strong written and oral communication skills a must.
Other Duties:
Please note the above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
The expected annual salary range for this position is $55,000 to $60,000. Central Synagogue offers an extensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of our dedicated and diverse community. The salary is commensurate with experience based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, skills, knowledge, training, education, areas of specialization and depth and scope of experience. The above salary range represents the Synagogue’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation range at the time of posting.
Hybrid Schedule: One day remote on Friday (there may be exceptions depending on the needs of the YFE Department) and four days in the office.