Temple Administrator - Masco Corporation
Somerville, MA
About the Job
Temple B'nai Brith (TBB) provides a Jewish space to pray, to play, to
learn, to support one another, and to build a more just society. We
welcome members with a wide range of backgrounds, beliefs, and
relationships to Judaism, including interfaith families and Jews by
choice. Our congregation dates back to 1904 and our beautiful Byzantine
Revival building dates back to 1919. We are a diverse and welcoming
group of about 180 households, with a thriving Sunday school, and
interesting, ever-changing programs. We value urban life, inclusive
community, and the wisdom and inspiration of our heritage. Our community
members range from the yeshiva-trained devout to science-minded
atheists, and we all choose this eclectic, renewing form of Judaism.
Overview of Temple Administrator Role The Temple Administrator ensures a
functional, efficient, and welcoming office environment that supports
all aspects of synagogue life. The Temple Administrator reports directly
to the Rabbi for direction and guidance with regularly scheduled
meetings with the Rabbi and staff. Primary Responsibilities Daily
communications and physical presence in the building which includes
answering the phone, door, email, and ensuring a welcoming and
professional first point of contact Managing basic temple functions to
ensure that Mail is processed timely to ensure bills are paid,
membership dues and Children's School tuition are collected and
donations are acknowledged The spaces and resources needed to run
rituals, programming, and the Children's School are prepared and cared
for The Temple's Database (ShulCloud) is kept up-to-date with
membership data, payments, etc. and that periodically financial and
membership reports are provided to Board committees Support the Rabbi's
work by responding to inquiries that don't require her direct
involvement and assisting with programming and set-up as needed Support
typical synagogue needs such as Life cycle events (adding names to the
yahrzeit list, scheduling bar mitzvahs, baby naming, coordinating with
caterers, etc.), and connecting congregants and prospective individuals
and families with Jewish resources. Ensure that weekly Kiddush foods are
well-stocked and spaces are prepared in collaboration with the Ritual
Committee and Kitchen Committee Maintain connections with city officials
for routine inspections, permits, and other regular business Oversee the
synagogue's communications through TBB's calendar, weekly email
newsletter, Facebook (social media) updates and mailings for High
Holidays and fundraising appeals Coordinate the cleaner's work,
building maintenance, and security Oversee the cleaning calendar in
preparation for upcoming events that require cleaning Ensure that
cleaning supplies are ordered and well-stocked. Maintain good
relationships with building maintenance people and schedule/oversee
routine maintenance and coordination with contractors and vendors in
coordination with the Building Committee. Coordinate with hired security
personnel for events in collaboration with the Security Committee. High
Holidays preparation typically requires extensive preparation leading up
to during Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Flexibility and collaboration
during peak times in the synagogue's calendar are expected.
Qualifications for Temple Administrator Organized Friendly Does not need
supervision Discreet Efficient Familiar with basic Jewish traditions,
rituals and synagogue requirements (or able to learn rapidly) Knows or
can learn the Jewish Calendar for the purposes of ritual programming and
days that cannot be scheduled Experience with or ability to learn the
Temple database (ShulCloud) Proficient with Google Docs and Sheets
Requires occasionally ascending/descending a flight of stairs and
occasionally carrying things around the building up to 20lb Hours and
Compensation 35 hours per week (in person with flexible schedule
options) Pay range of $22-25/h ur, based on exp
learn, to support one another, and to build a more just society. We
welcome members with a wide range of backgrounds, beliefs, and
relationships to Judaism, including interfaith families and Jews by
choice. Our congregation dates back to 1904 and our beautiful Byzantine
Revival building dates back to 1919. We are a diverse and welcoming
group of about 180 households, with a thriving Sunday school, and
interesting, ever-changing programs. We value urban life, inclusive
community, and the wisdom and inspiration of our heritage. Our community
members range from the yeshiva-trained devout to science-minded
atheists, and we all choose this eclectic, renewing form of Judaism.
Overview of Temple Administrator Role The Temple Administrator ensures a
functional, efficient, and welcoming office environment that supports
all aspects of synagogue life. The Temple Administrator reports directly
to the Rabbi for direction and guidance with regularly scheduled
meetings with the Rabbi and staff. Primary Responsibilities Daily
communications and physical presence in the building which includes
answering the phone, door, email, and ensuring a welcoming and
professional first point of contact Managing basic temple functions to
ensure that Mail is processed timely to ensure bills are paid,
membership dues and Children's School tuition are collected and
donations are acknowledged The spaces and resources needed to run
rituals, programming, and the Children's School are prepared and cared
for The Temple's Database (ShulCloud) is kept up-to-date with
membership data, payments, etc. and that periodically financial and
membership reports are provided to Board committees Support the Rabbi's
work by responding to inquiries that don't require her direct
involvement and assisting with programming and set-up as needed Support
typical synagogue needs such as Life cycle events (adding names to the
yahrzeit list, scheduling bar mitzvahs, baby naming, coordinating with
caterers, etc.), and connecting congregants and prospective individuals
and families with Jewish resources. Ensure that weekly Kiddush foods are
well-stocked and spaces are prepared in collaboration with the Ritual
Committee and Kitchen Committee Maintain connections with city officials
for routine inspections, permits, and other regular business Oversee the
synagogue's communications through TBB's calendar, weekly email
newsletter, Facebook (social media) updates and mailings for High
Holidays and fundraising appeals Coordinate the cleaner's work,
building maintenance, and security Oversee the cleaning calendar in
preparation for upcoming events that require cleaning Ensure that
cleaning supplies are ordered and well-stocked. Maintain good
relationships with building maintenance people and schedule/oversee
routine maintenance and coordination with contractors and vendors in
coordination with the Building Committee. Coordinate with hired security
personnel for events in collaboration with the Security Committee. High
Holidays preparation typically requires extensive preparation leading up
to during Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Flexibility and collaboration
during peak times in the synagogue's calendar are expected.
Qualifications for Temple Administrator Organized Friendly Does not need
supervision Discreet Efficient Familiar with basic Jewish traditions,
rituals and synagogue requirements (or able to learn rapidly) Knows or
can learn the Jewish Calendar for the purposes of ritual programming and
days that cannot be scheduled Experience with or ability to learn the
Temple database (ShulCloud) Proficient with Google Docs and Sheets
Requires occasionally ascending/descending a flight of stairs and
occasionally carrying things around the building up to 20lb Hours and
Compensation 35 hours per week (in person with flexible schedule
options) Pay range of $22-25/h ur, based on exp
Source : Masco Corporation