Lower School Judaic Studies Admin & Events Coordinator

The Abraham Joshua Heschel School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Abraham Joshua Heschel School in New York, NY seeks an Administrative Assistant to support the Lower School Judaic Studies team. The JS Assistant handles calendars, events, communications, and Hebrew-language curricular support, with hours Mon-Thu 7:45-4:45 and Fri 7:45-2:15.

Qualifications include strong organization, experience with elementary students, and Google Suite proficiency; some Hebrew knowledge preferred. Full-time, salary range $55,000–$60,000, equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multi-stakeholder logistics.
• Experience working with elementary-aged children.
• Proficiency in Google Suite.
• Some Hebrew knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administrative Support: Manage calendars for the Head of JS and Programming Director; coordinate meetings and teacher reimbursements.
• Logistics & Events: Oversee room reservations, catering, and IT for JS ceremonies, holidays, and daily Tefillot.
• Communications: Manage parent notifications and weekly school updates; liaise with parents and teachers in Hebrew and English.
• Data Management: Maintain student records in Veracross, including Hebrew name lists and report card reviews.
• Office Operations: Procure supplies/Hebrew books, provide front desk coverage, and maintain the department office.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multistakeholder logistics

Experience with children

Google Suite proficiency

Tools

Veracross

Job description

The Abraham Joshua Heschel School in New York, NY seeks an Administrative Assistant to support the Lower School Judaic Studies team. The JS Assistant handles calendars, events, communications, and Hebrew-language curricular support, with hours Mon-Thu 7:45-4:45 and Fri 7:45-2:15.

Qualifications include strong organization, experience with elementary students, and Google Suite proficiency; some Hebrew knowledge preferred. Full-time, salary range $55,000–$60,000, equal opportunity employer.