Event Coordinator and Administrative Assistant

Position overview:
The Jewish Community Center of the North Shore is a mission-driven nonprofit agency committed to being the central gathering place for Jewish life, learning and culture on the North Shore; offering enriching experiences to strengthen Jewish identity and connection to the state of Israel; enhancing all members’ social, physical, educational and spiritual lives; and strengthening our relationship with the community at large.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and enthusiastic Event Coordinator & Administrative Assistant to support both our fundraising and program events, as well as provide essential administrative support to ensure the smooth operation of our organization.

This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about making a difference, enjoys planning meaningful events, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced nonprofit environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Event Coordination

• Plan, organize, and execute fundraising events, community outreach programs, volunteer appreciation events, and special initiatives.
• Coordinate all event logistics including venues, catering, permits, AV, décor, guest registration, and volunteer assignments.
• Collaborate with the Development, Adult Program, and Marketing teams on event promotions, sponsorship outreach, and donor engagement.
• Help manage event budgets, track expenses, and prepare post-event reports and donor acknowledgments.
• Serve as on-site point of contact during events to ensure smooth execution and a positive attendee experience.

Administrative Support

• Provide administrative assistance to leadership and staff, including scheduling, correspondence, and meeting coordination.
• Maintain organized digital and physical filing systems and ensure donor and contact records are up to date.
• Support donor management processes by updating databases, tracking contributions, and preparing acknowledgment letters.
• Assist with board and committee events.
• Handle general office management tasks such as ordering supplies, database management and event registration RSVPs.

Qualifications:

• Experience and enthusiasm for event coordination, development, or administrative support.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with donor databases (e.g., Abila) is a plus.
• Energetic, flexible, and team-oriented, with a passion for advancing the organization’s mission.
• Available to work evenings and weekends as needed, as dictated by event and program schedule.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with fundraising and sponsorship outreach.
• Basic design or marketing skills (e.g., Canva, social media management).
• Comfort with volunteer coordination or community outreach.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Starting salary of $25-$27/hour, commensurate with experience
• Benefits include paid time off, flexible schedule, professional development opportunities, etc.

To inquire about or apply for this position, please forward your resume to Karen Robinson at krobinson@jccns.com.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $27