Community Office & Events Coordinator

Jewish Federation of Greater Des Moines; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Jewish Federation of Greater Des Moines is seeking an Office Manager to oversee daily operations in Des Moines, IA. This full-time, on-site role supports administration, CRM maintenance, event coordination, and vendor management.

You will deliver courteous customer service to visitors and staff, handle confidential information, and assist leadership and program staff with documentation, budgeting, and scheduling to ensure a welcoming community hub aligned with our mission.

Qualifications

• Candidates must manage daily operations, scheduling, recordkeeping, and program support.
• Strong written and verbal communication, professional email etiquette.
• Customer service mindset to greet visitors and respond to inquiries.
• Proficiency with office equipment and software (word processing, spreadsheets, calendar tools).
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Nonprofit or community organization experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily office operations and administrative support.
• Organize mailings and maintain CRM records.
• Provide IT support and coordinate vendor services.
• Plan and coordinate meetings and community events.
• Prepare documents and track expenses for leadership and staff.
• Maintain a welcoming, professional office environment reflecting the Federation’s mission.

Skills

Office administration

Communication skills

Customer service

Office software

Organization & discretion

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Email

Calendaring tools

Project management

Job description

Jewish Federation of Greater Des Moines is seeking an Office Manager to oversee daily operations in Des Moines, IA. This full-time, on-site role supports administration, CRM maintenance, event coordination, and vendor management.

You will deliver courteous customer service to visitors and staff, handle confidential information, and assist leadership and program staff with documentation, budgeting, and scheduling to ensure a welcoming community hub aligned with our mission.