Program Coordinator

Agudas Achim Congregation; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental/Vision

FSA

PTO + Jewish holidays

Job summary

Agudas Achim Congregation in Alexandria, VA seeks a Program Coordinator to bring warmth and structure to synagogue programs and celebrations. This full-time role focuses on coordinating events from Shabbat to holidays, and serving as an on-site contact.

You’ll work closely with families, clergy, staff, and volunteers, manage logistics and catering, and help guide B’nai Mitzvah details while ensuring a welcoming community experience.

Qualifications

• Must be warm, capable, and deeply organized.
• Natural planner who enjoys juggling moving pieces.
• Experience in Jewish communal or nonprofit settings is a plus.
• Familiarity with Shabbat, holidays, and Kashrut is required.

Responsibilities

• Bringing synagogue programs and events to life—from Shabbat and holidays to community gatherings
• Serving as the go-to guide for B’nai Mitzvah families, coordinating all non-ritual details
• Managing event logistics, kitchen and catering coordination, and weekend operations
• Leading part-time staff and volunteers during services and celebrations
• Being the calm, welcoming on-site point person when it matters most

Skills

Highly organized

Planning

Staff leadership

Relationship building

Job description

Agudas Achim Congregation | Alexandria, VA

Are you highly organized and passionate about working in the Jewish community? Do you love making things run smoothly, building relationships, and helping people feel connected during important moments?Agudas Achim Congregation—an egalitarian Conservative synagogue in Alexandria, VA—is seeking a Program Coordinator to play a hands‑on role in shaping Jewish communal life. This full‑time position is ideal for someone who wants to be part of a vibrant Jewish community, work closely with families and clergy, and bring warmth and structure to synagogue programs and celebrations.Full‑time | 40 hours/week | Wednesday–Sunday(Evenings and weekends are part of synagogue life—especially around Shabbat and B’nai Mitzvah weekends.)

What You’ll Be Doing

• Bringing synagogue programs and events to life—from Shabbat and holidays to community gatherings
• Serving as the go‑to guide for B’nai Mitzvah families, coordinating all non‑ritual details
• Managing event logistics, kitchen and catering coordination, and weekend operations
• Leading part‑time staff and volunteers during services and celebrations
• Being the calm, welcoming on‑site point person when it matters most

Who This Is For

• Someone warm, capable, and deeply organized
• A natural planner who enjoys juggling moving pieces
• Comfortable working with families, clergy, staff, volunteers, and vendors
• Experience in Jewish communal or nonprofit settings is a plus
• Familiarity with Shabbat, holidays, and kashrut is required

Compensation & Benefits

• $50,000–$55,000, commensurate with experience
• Healthcare, dental/vision options, FSA
• PTO plus Federal and Jewish holidays when the office is closed

If you’re excited to build community, love creating structure behind meaningful experiences, and want to grow your career in Jewish life—we’d love to meet you.