Community Programs & Engagement Director

Ohev Shalom of Bucks County; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Congregation Orach Chaim on the Upper East Side seeks a driven Programming Director to create, administer and market community programs. You will work with the Rabbi, Operations Manager and Youth Director to engage members across generations and backgrounds, bringing Judaism to life through experiential activities.

The role is part-time (8-12 hours/week) with additional hours around major holidays, and reports to the Shul President. Salary ranges from $25,000 to $30,000.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated administrative, community-building and communications skills.
• Passion for Jewish learning and community life.
• Ability to create, administer and market engaging programs.

Responsibilities

• Create and organize educational programming for the congregation throughout the year (pre-holiday shiurim, reading groups, guest speakers, cultural trips, and holiday events).
• Plan and execute Scholar-in-Residence dinners and Shabbat meals, including vendor coordination and logistics.
• Oversee other gatherings (Purim, Chanukah, Host/Be Hosted Shabbats) and manage event logistics.
• Develop budgets for events with Board approval.
• Create promotional materials and market events across multiple platforms; share post-event content to broaden reach.
• Manage event registrations and backend details via Shulcloud.
• Coordinate shul calendar, custodial and security needs with the Operations Manager.
• Coordinate youth and family programming with the Youth Director.
• Report to Shul President and occasionally to the board with updates; hours vary 8-12 per week.

Job description

Congregation Orach Chaim on the Upper East Side seeks a driven Programming Director to create, administer and market community programs. You will work with the Rabbi, Operations Manager and Youth Director to engage members across generations and backgrounds, bringing Judaism to life through experiential activities.

The role is part-time (8-12 hours/week) with additional hours around major holidays, and reports to the Shul President. Salary ranges from $25,000 to $30,000.