Ritual Assistant

Jewish Federation; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 37,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading religious organization in Western Canada seeks a ritual assistant to support clergy and enhance community ceremonies. This part-time position involves managing calendars, coordinating events, and facilitating smooth communication for lifecycle moments. Ideal candidates have strong administrative skills and a passion for community service.

Benefits

Part-time with benefits

Qualifications

• Experience managing calendars and coordinating events.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Familiarity with religious rituals and practices is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage communications and scheduling for the Senior Rabbi.
• Provide logistical support for Shabbat and holiday services.
• Assist with administrative support for lifecycle events.

Skills

Administrative Support

Scheduling

Communication

Event Coordination

Job description

Congregation Beth Israel is the largest Conservative synagogue in Western Canada, with a membership of over 680 families. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced individual to assist as ritual assistant for the congregation's clergy. This regular part-time (50%) position reports directly to the Senior Rabbi.

Responsibilities :

A key member of the Clergy Team, the individual is responsible for the following major areas :

• Manage Senior Rabbi’s calendar and scheduling, email, and written correspondence. Provide ‘right hand’ assistance for projects and programming.
• Work with Associate Rabbi on clerical and administrative support, including managing calendar
• Work with Ba’alat Tefilah (Torah Reader) and assist with clerical and administrative support
• Work closely with clergy to help lifecycle moments run smoothly.
• Provide logistical and practical coordination for Shabbat and holiday services, including planning for tech, setups, and facility needs.
• Liaise between clergy and lay leaders so that lay-led holiday experiences are coordinated with clergy
• Provide administrative support for lifecycle events such as baby naming, weddings, and funerals, including setup and facilities plan for on-site rituals.
• Along with other staff, provide office support for answering phones and front door; provide other assistance as needed.

Other responsibilities include :

• Work with lay leaders to secure Zoom hosts and other volunteer roles
• Collaborate with lay leaders on committee needs
• Communicate tech setup with facility staff

This is a part-time job with benefits. Gross Annual Salary : $36,400

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