DESCRIPTION OF PARK AVENUE SYNAGOGUE:

Park Avenue Synagogue (PAS) is one of the largest Conservative congregations in North America.
Located on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, the synagogue includes a staff of more than 180 talented
individuals, who, together with our world-class clergy team, serve a membership of over 1,800
households. Our thriving Adult Programming, Early Childhood Center, Congregational School,
Youth, and Young Family Education departments provide high-quality and inclusive Jewish
educational, social, and worship opportunities to members and the community at large.

DESCRIPTION OF JOB:

We seek a highly organized individual with exceptional follow-through who can easily move across
tasks, respond quickly to requests, and manage key administrative functions. The ideal individual
will approach the work with humility, thoughtfulness, a willingness to learn and a commitment
to excellence. We are looking for someone to bring new ideas and a wholistic view of managing
processes and workflow. As a key member of the department, the Administrative Assistant will
collaborate with a diverse and talented team of professionals across the synagogue. This position
is full-time and non-exempt, which entitles you to overtime. Your work schedule may vary based
on programmatic needs. Also, this is an in-person position.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage departmental financial processes including purchasing supplies and tracking

• Manage the preparation of set up and booking details in the scheduling management

• Collaborate with facilities to address events and programs set up and booking issues as

• Managing calendars and scheduling appointments and meetings as needed.
• Create and manage event registration forms.
• Prepare online newsletters, and other communications as needed.
• Monitor accuracy of programming listings on PAS website and publications and update

of materials, assembling packets, and supporting zoom and other virtual learning
platforms as needed.

• Assist with the ordering of office, school and programs supplies. Order food and snacks

• Special projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Bachelor’s degree required and minimum 2 years related experience.

and attend events, or meetings, as necessary. Schedule may be flexible to accommodate
the aforementioned.

COMPENSATION/BENEFITS:

The salary for this position is $50,000 and comes with a comprehensive benefits package,
including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a retirement plan, life insurance, vacation/sick
time, and family/medical leave.
Qualified candidates should submit a brief cover letter and a resume to jobs@pasyn.org.