Events and Office Assistant
Congregation Shaarei Shamayim, a progressive Jewish synagogue in Madison, Wisconsin, seeks an Events and Office Assistant to join our growing congregation. The position is 10 hours per week.
We are seeking a highly organized, friendly individual to work with our Rabbi, staff, and volunteers. Successful candidates will help provide audio visual support, work with volunteers during events, and provide basic office support. All events are held on evenings and weekends; there are usually one or two a month, though at peak times it will be more.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Set up and clean up events
Oversee greeters and volunteers, monitor doorbell, help with other tasks as needed during events
Handle all aspects of basic audio visual needs for events
Ensure we have supplies for events
Run errands as needed to support event and office functions
Provide office support to Rabbi and staff
AN IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
High school diploma
Demonstrable experience with audio visual media and Zoom and be able to learn new technologies quickly as needed
The ability to troubleshoot audio visual challenges in real time and address them
Experience providing support, direction and appreciation for volunteers
Ability and willingness to work nights and weekends as well as some day time hours
Understand the importance of handling confidential information appropriately.
Time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with deadlines and while managing multiple tasks.
Driver’s License and reliable transportation
Experience with or interest in learning about Jewish customs, culture, and practices.
Experience working effectively with people of diverse races and ethnicities, age, socio-economic backgrounds, abilities/disabilities and chronic illness, and gender and sexual identity.
Live in the Madison area with the ability to easily commute to the office as this is an onsite position.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This position reports to the Rabbi and works closely with other staff. This is an onsite position. Applicants need not be Jewish.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
$20-23 per hour
Please email a cover letter and resume to director@shamayim.org. Position will remain open until filled. Priority will be given to those who apply by November 15.
Congregation Shaarei Shamayim is an equal opportunity employer. A vital part of this commitment includes welcoming, respecting and encouraging diversity among our staff, including fostering an environment in which all staff have the greatest opportunities to thrive. We encourage all candidates to apply for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
