Communications Associate

The Community Synagogue; Port Washington (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Community Synagogue seeks a Communications Associate to oversee our congregation’s communications and marketing activities, including digital content creation, graphic design, social media management and website updates. You will collaborate with senior staff and report to the Executive Director.

You will craft clear messaging for events and programs, maintain brand consistency, and manage multiple projects across channels, delivering engaging content on a weekly cadence for the community.

Qualifications

• Strong design and writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Collaborative and organized, with a passion for community-building.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage weekly e-newsletters, announcements, and internal communications.
• Write and edit clear content for various channels.
• Support leadership in crafting messaging for events and programs.
• Generate engaging graphics for online and offline materials.
• Maintain brand consistency across all communications materials.

Skills

Graphic design

Content creation

Social media management

Writing & editing

Project management

Branding

Job description

The Communications Associate will oversee the congregation’s communications and marketing activities, including digital content creation, graphic design, social media management and website content updates. This role requires strong design and writing skills and the capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

The ideal candidate is collaborative, organized, and passionate about building community through effective communications. This position reports to the synagogue’s Executive Director and works closely with the senior staff, the VP of Marketing and key congregant event stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Marketing & Communications

• Create and manage weekly e-newsletters, announcements, and other internal congregational communications.
• Write and edit clear and engaging content for various communication channels.
• Support leadership and staff in crafting messaging for events, initiatives, and special programs.

Graphic Design & Creative Development

• Generate engaging and relevant content for various modes of communication, including social media posts and the synagogue website.
• Create visually appealing graphics for both online and offline promotional materials.
• Oversee the weekly communications to the congregation and develop targeted marketing for specific events.
• Maintain and promote brand consistency across all communication materials.