Vilna Shul - Assistant to the Executive Director - Full time

The Assistant to the Executive Director shares with the Executive Director (“ED”) the responsibility of the continued success and day-to-day operations of the Vilna Shul. The Associate reports directly to the “ED” who, in turn, reports to the Board of Directors.

 

The Associate will work with the ED or have responsibility for the following:

· Organizing, tracking the status and ensuring the success of programs and events

· Many day-to-day tasks related to supporting the committees of the Board of Directors and the operations of the building

· Correspondence, marketing communications direct mailings and email, database and website maintenance

· Volunteer scheduling and membership programs

· Organizing, editing and publishing of the newsletter

· Maintaining the library while assisting with research projects

· Assisting in general office support

 

The successful candidate will have the following experience and background:

· Must be willing to work at least two Sundays a month from 1 - 5 PM

· A familiarity with the Jewish religion and community (preferred) 

· Grants and proposals (desirable)

· Basic bookkeeping and  financial reporting (necessary)

· Comfortable speaking to small groups of people while leading tours through the synagogue. 

· Working in an office environment and ability to multitask 

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office

· Strong verbal and written communication skills