Clergy Assistant

Temple Israel of New Rochelle is seeking a detail-oriented, reliable Administrative Assistant to support daily office operations, clergy schedules and programming. This vital administrative role serves as a warm, organized point of contact for our community, balancing calendar management, database recordkeeping, and weekly digital/print communications in a collaborative team environment.

Key Responsibilities

Administrative & Clergy Support

· Assist with clergy calendars, appointment scheduling, and pastoral care tracking for the clergy team.

· Handle member correspondence and process formal acknowledgment letters for donations.

· Serve as a liaison for B’nai Mitzvah families and lifecycle events (weddings, funerals, conversions), coordinating rehearsal times, tutor meetings, and event logistics.

· Prepare and distribute educational materials, gifts, and student resources for milestone programs.

Communications & Print Design

· Produce the weekly Shabbat leaflet and special event programs using Adobe InDesign.

· Distribute weekly temple-wide e-blasts using Constant Contact.

Database Administration & Recordkeeping

· Maintain accurate lifecycle, membership, and Yahrzeit (memorial) records within ShulCloud.

· Generate weekly Yahrzeit reports to send family notifications and coordinate special clergy requests for service dates.

· Process orders, tracking, and installation logistics for congregational memorial plaques.

Qualifications

· Proven administrative background in a non-profit, religious institution, or professional office setting.

· Technical proficiency in MS Office; experience with CRM software, Adobe InDesign, and Constant Contact.

· Strong written communication, organizational skills, and high attention to detail.

· Basic familiarity with Jewish customs.

· Ability to handle sensitive community interactions with empathy, discretion, and professionalism.

Pay: $25.29 - $30.46 per hour

Expected hours: 25.0 per week

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $30