Membership & Community Engagement Lead

Kane Street Synagogue; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time

Job summary

Kane Street Synagogue is seeking a full-time Membership and Engagement Associate to connect prospective and existing members with joyful Jewish living and programs. You will work with staff and leadership to recruit members, onboard newcomers, plan Shabbat experiences, and support family-centric activities.

The role emphasizes relationship-building, event coordination, and data-driven engagement, with collaboration across committees and clergy.

Qualifications

• Public-facing role experience in non-profit settings.
• Experience coordinating volunteers.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with Canva or Adobe Creative Cloud is a plus.
• Experience with CRM systems and Mailchimp.
• Strong written and oral communication.

Responsibilities

• Onboard and engage new members; respond to inquiries.
• Recruit prospective members and nurture relationships.
• Plan and implement Shabbat and holiday programs, with a focus on families.
• Coordinate community communications, including Kane Street Connections.
• Support data analysis to identify membership trends and report to staff.

Skills

Public engagement

Volunteer coordination

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Independent worker

Social media

Tools

CRM systems

Mailchimp

Canva

Adobe Creative Cloud

Social media management

Job description

Kane Street Synagogue is seeking a full-time Membership and Engagement Associate to connect prospective and existing members with joyful Jewish living and programs. You will work with staff and leadership to recruit members, onboard newcomers, plan Shabbat experiences, and support family-centric activities.

The role emphasizes relationship-building, event coordination, and data-driven engagement, with collaboration across committees and clergy.