Part-Time Synagogue Communications Lead

JVS Careers; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Northern Hills Synagogue in Cincinnati is seeking a part-time Communications Coordinator to support weekly emails, the monthly newsletter, website, social media, and the quarterly Shalom magazine. You will gather information, write, edit, and prepare materials for print and digital distribution, ensuring accuracy and consistency across platforms.

The role requires strong organizational and design skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet recurring deadlines.

Qualifications

• Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and organizational skills.
• Experience creating digital communications and promotional materials.
• Familiarity with Canva and social media platforms.
• Ability to learn and work with email marketing, website content management, and event registration systems (ShulCloud, WordPress).
• Attention to detail, especially with names, dates, times, links, and event information.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute weekly congregational emails, including greetings, announcements, service information, and upcoming programs; gather and edit submissions from staff and committees.
• Produce the monthly newsletter, coordinating content, event listings, member recognition, and donation acknowledgements; proofread and publish by deadlines.
• Coordinate the quarterly NHS Shalom magazine, including editing articles, organizing photos, and preparing final print/digital files.
• Draft standalone emails for time-sensitive announcements, surveys, safety notices, and fundraising appeals.
• Coordinate proofreading and approvals, manage publication schedules for accuracy and timeliness.
• Create and adapt event flyers, email announcements, social media captions, and other promotional materials.
• Schedule social media posts for events and updates; update lobby screens and printed displays.
• Maintain the synagogue’s online calendar and website content; upload newsletters and photo albums.

Skills

Strong writing

Editing

Organization

Digital communications

Social media

Tools

Canva

ShulCloud

WordPress

Job description

Northern Hills Synagogue in Cincinnati is seeking a part-time Communications Coordinator to support weekly emails, the monthly newsletter, website, social media, and the quarterly Shalom magazine. You will gather information, write, edit, and prepare materials for print and digital distribution, ensuring accuracy and consistency across platforms.

The role requires strong organizational and design skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet recurring deadlines.