Clergy Operations & Scheduling Coordinator

Stephen S. Wise Temple; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Stephen S. Wise Temple is seeking a Clergy Administrative Coordinator to support daily operations of clergy by managing schedules, communications, records, and event planning.

You will serve as a key liaison among clergy, staff, and congregants, handling confidential information with discretion and providing organized, detail-oriented support. The role requires strong multitasking, professional demeanor, and the ability to learn Wise digital systems, plus experience coordinating calendars, life

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher preferred.
• Ability to develop and maintain good relationships with congregants, clergy, staff and lay leaders.
• Professional demeanor and discretion with confidential information.
• Ability to maintain multiple calendars with attention to detail.
• Congregant-focused and friendly demeanor.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to learn Wise digital systems (database, project management, MS and Google docs).
• Five years or more experience in a preschool classroom.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic clerical support such as scheduling, fielding calls, correspondence, and receipt/expense reporting.
• Assist with maintaining the calendars for assigned clergy, updating as required.
• Work with B’nai Mitzvah families to schedule meetings, final rehearsal and coordinates with Cantors’ assistant to maintain cohesive B’nai Mitzvah files.
• Perform logistical duties relating to the Clergy’s participation in lifecycle ceremonies (weddings, funerals, etc.), including announcements to the congregation and professional staff team.
• Serve as a key liaison to the clergy support ecosystem including events team, membership team, and development team.
• Perform switchboard duties, as needed.
• Participation in High Holy Day support team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Relationship building

Discretion

Calendar management

Multi-tasking

Communication (written & verbal)

Customer focus

Problem solving

Learning new systems

Clergy support coordination

Education

Associate’s degree or higher preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Stephen S. Wise Temple is seeking a Clergy Administrative Coordinator to support daily operations of clergy by managing schedules, communications, records, and event planning.

You will serve as a key liaison among clergy, staff, and congregants, handling confidential information with discretion and providing organized, detail-oriented support. The role requires strong multitasking, professional demeanor, and the ability to learn Wise digital systems, plus experience coordinating calendars, life