Job Postings

Program Director for Beth Jacob Synagogue

To apply please send resume, letter of interest and two references to Andy Robinson at president@bethjacobvt.org

1. Event Creation and Production

• Identify and organize at least two community events per month for a variety of ages and interests including holiday celebrations.
• Coordinate with weekly program hosts and service leaders to support them.
• For in-person events, organize set-up and breakdown. Host Zoom for programs or identify alternate hosts.
• Recruit and supervise volunteers as needed.

2. Administrative support and Communications

• Update the website and database as well as the calendar with upcoming programs and services.
• Produce and send out the weekly newsletter covering the week’s programs and services on Mondays and Fridays.
• Be the welcoming first point of contact for the synagogue- virtually and in person.
• Create membership booklet (November), high holiday program and schedule (August), and help with mailings.
• Interact with and support the board and relevant committees as needed with assigned tasks.
• Support the Hebrew school program through recruitment, promotion and administrative tasks as assigned by the board.
• Spread the word about upcoming events through newspapers, Front Porch Forum, Facebook, other Jewish organizations and groups. Create and post flyers in local communities to promote upcoming programs.
• Empty the mailbox weekly, deposit checks and record donations.

3. Building Management

• General upkeep of building.
• Communicate with sub-contractors including the cleaner and maintenance providers to make sure all of the building’s daily and annual needs are met.
• Be the point person for anyone that needs access to the building- maintain the building schedule, support B’nai mitzvah families, arrange for special events including life cycle events.

Background in Jewish studies or professional experience at a Jewish-themed organization is helpful but not required.

Approximately 32 hours/week. Hours are negotiable and can be done mostly from home.

Salary $36-40,000/year based on experience.