Communications Coordinator

JVS Careers; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Northern Hills Synagogue in Cincinnati is seeking a part-time Communications Coordinator to support weekly emails, the monthly newsletter, website, social media, and the quarterly Shalom magazine. You will gather information, write, edit, and prepare materials for print and digital distribution, ensuring accuracy and consistency across platforms.

The role requires strong organizational and design skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet recurring deadlines.

Qualifications

• Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and organizational skills.
• Experience creating digital communications and promotional materials.
• Familiarity with Canva and social media platforms.
• Ability to learn and work with email marketing, website content management, and event registration systems (ShulCloud, WordPress).
• Attention to detail, especially with names, dates, times, links, and event information.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute weekly congregational emails, including greetings, announcements, service information, and upcoming programs; gather and edit submissions from staff and committees.
• Produce the monthly newsletter, coordinating content, event listings, member recognition, and donation acknowledgements; proofread and publish by deadlines.
• Coordinate the quarterly NHS Shalom magazine, including editing articles, organizing photos, and preparing final print/digital files.
• Draft standalone emails for time-sensitive announcements, surveys, safety notices, and fundraising appeals.
• Coordinate proofreading and approvals, manage publication schedules for accuracy and timeliness.
• Create and adapt event flyers, email announcements, social media captions, and other promotional materials.
• Schedule social media posts for events and updates; update lobby screens and printed displays.
• Maintain the synagogue’s online calendar and website content; upload newsletters and photo albums.

Skills

Strong writing

Editing

Organization

Digital communications

Social media

Tools

Canva

ShulCloud

WordPress

Job description

Northern Hills Synagogue

Job #26607

Date Posted: 19 October, 2026

Openings Available

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Position Description

The Communications Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and producing clear, engaging, and timely communications for Northern Hills Synagogue (NHS). This position supports the congregation's weekly communications, monthly newsletter, website, social media, quarterly magazine, and seasonal and special-event publicity.

Working with volunteers, clergy, staff, and committee leaders, the Communications Coordinator gathers information, writes and edits content, creates promotional materials, maintains online information, and ensures that communications are accurate and consistent across platforms.

This is a part-time position that requires strong organizational and design skills; attention to detail; and the ability to manage recurring deadlines and prioritize competing requests. Workload varies throughout the year, particularly during the High Holidays and quarterly magazine production, and requires advance planning.

Position Details

• Employment type: Part-time
• Expected hours: Approximately 10-12 hours per week with at least 6 hours per week in person.
• Salary: $27-$32 per hour, based on experience.
• Schedule: Flexible, with the ability to meet established weekly, monthly, and quarterly deadlines.
• Reports to: Associate Rabbi

Primary Responsibilities

1. Congregational Communications and Publications

• Prepare and distribute weekly congregational emails, including greetings, announcements, service information, and upcoming programs; gather and edit submissions from staff and committees.
• Produce the monthly newsletter, coordinating content, event listings, member recognition, and donation acknowledgements; proofread and publish by established deadlines.
• Coordinate the quarterly NHS Shalom magazine, including requesting and editing articles, organizing photos and recurring features, designing layouts, and preparing final print and digital files.
• Draft standalone emails for time-sensitive announcements, surveys, security notices, volunteer needs, fundraising appeals, and other congregational communications.
• Coordinate proofreading and approvals, verify names, dates, times, and links, and manage publication schedules to ensure communications are accurate, consistent, and timely.

1. Event Publicity and Social Media

• Create and adapt event flyers, email announcements, social media captions, and other promotional materials.
• Schedule or publish social media posts for Shabbat candle lighting, events, holidays, and congregational updates.
• Coordinate the placement of announcements on lobby screens and printed displays.
• Update promotional materials when event details, registration information, or deadlines change.

1. Website and Digital Communications

• Maintain the synagogue’s online calendar and event listings, including descriptions, service times, registration links, and other relevant information.
• Maintain website content, event links, forms, and recurring program information.
• Upload monthly newsletters and event photo albums to the appropriate online platforms.
• Prepare and schedule monthly yahrzeit emails and other recurring communications through ShulCloud.

1. Seasonal Communications and Special Projects

• Coordinate communications for the High Holidays and other major Jewish holidays, including service schedules, emails, flyers, social media, website updates, and registration or ordering forms.
• Prepare fundraising and donor-recognition materials, including High Holiday Appeal communications, donor and volunteer recognition invitations, pledge materials, and related programs.
• Coordinate publicity for special events and seasonal initiatives in collaboration with synagogue staff and committees.
• Plan ahead for recurring annual communications and projects to distribute work throughout the year.

1. Administrative Coordination

• Respond to communications requests and event publicity submissions.
• Follow up with staff and program organizers to obtain missing information, images, approvals, and registration details.
• Track deadlines, prioritize urgent requests, and maintain organized communications files and schedules.
• Use or create established templates, workflows, and shared resources to ensure consistency and efficiency.

Position Requirements

Qualifications

• Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and organizational skills.
• Experience creating digital communications and promotional materials.
• Familiarity with Canva and social media platforms.
• Ability to learn and work with email marketing, website content management, and event registration systems, specifically ShulCloud and WordPress.
• Strong attention to detail, particularly with names, dates, times, links, and event information.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet recurring deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with staff, clergy, committee leaders, and volunteers.
• Familiarity with or ability to learn about Jewish holidays, synagogue life, or nonprofit communications is preferred.

Industries

Nonprofit - Social Services, Synagogue