Engaging Events & Programs Coordinator

Temple Shalom of Newton; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vacation 10 days

Paid holidays

Job summary

Temple Shalom of Newton is seeking an Event & Program Coordinator to plan and execute Shabbat gatherings, holidays, life-cycle events, and community programs at our Newton campus. You will manage inquiries, tours, contracts, calendars, staffing, supplies, logistics, and on-site coordination in collaboration with clergy, staff, volunteers, and vendors.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Development & Membership, the role requires strong communication, meticulous planning, and discretion.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience in event management.
• Service-oriented, warm, and professional demeanor.
• Utmost discretion at all times.
• Excellent communication skills in person, in writing, and on the phone.
• Exemplary planning and time management skills.
• Comfort with Google Suite and file management.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects with attention to detail.
• Some knowledge of Jewish customs and calendar is a plus.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Respond to rental inquiries, give tours, and manage contracts and the event calendar.
• Book and coordinate external rentals, floorplan designs, deliveries and pickups.
• Create sales materials for prospective rentals.
• Oversee event equipment inventory.
• Establish and manage a vendor list and coordinate with outside vendors.
• Coordinate staffing and catering for internal programs and events.
• Manage community kiddushes for BMitzvahs and provide recording services.
• Coordinate with COO and Clergy on funerals.
• Manage Oneg preparation and inventory for events.
• Support large Jewish Holiday events (High Holy Days, Purim, Passover, Chanukah).

Skills

Event management

Communication

Discretion

Time management

Google Suite

Independence

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Knowledge of Jewish calendar

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Temple Shalom of Newton is seeking an Event & Program Coordinator to plan and execute Shabbat gatherings, holidays, life-cycle events, and community programs at our Newton campus. You will manage inquiries, tours, contracts, calendars, staffing, supplies, logistics, and on-site coordination in collaboration with clergy, staff, volunteers, and vendors.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Development & Membership, the role requires strong communication, meticulous planning, and discretion.