Programming Director - Part Time

Ohev Shalom of Bucks County; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Congregation Orach Chaim on the Upper East Side seeks a driven Programming Director to create, administer and market community programs. You will work with the Rabbi, Operations Manager and Youth Director to engage members across generations and backgrounds, bringing Judaism to life through experiential activities.

The role is part-time (8-12 hours/week) with additional hours around major holidays, and reports to the Shul President. Salary ranges from $25,000 to $30,000.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated administrative, community-building and communications skills.
• Passion for Jewish learning and community life.
• Ability to create, administer and market engaging programs.

Responsibilities

• Create and organize educational programming for the congregation throughout the year (pre-holiday shiurim, reading groups, guest speakers, cultural trips, and holiday events).
• Plan and execute Scholar-in-Residence dinners and Shabbat meals, including vendor coordination and logistics.
• Oversee other gatherings (Purim, Chanukah, Host/Be Hosted Shabbats) and manage event logistics.
• Develop budgets for events with Board approval.
• Create promotional materials and market events across multiple platforms; share post-event content to broaden reach.
• Manage event registrations and backend details via Shulcloud.
• Coordinate shul calendar, custodial and security needs with the Operations Manager.
• Coordinate youth and family programming with the Youth Director.
• Report to Shul President and occasionally to the board with updates; hours vary 8-12 per week.

Job description

Description

Congregation Orach Chaim, a warm, multi-generational Modern Orthodox shul on the Upper East Side, seeks a motivated self-starter with demonstrated administrative, community-building and communications skills to create, administer, and market engaging activities and programs for the membership. The ideal candidate has a passion for Jewish learning and community and is excited to bring Judaism to life through experiential activities and programming. The Programming Director will work directly with the Rabbi, Operations Manager, and Youth Director, and build relationships with community members across a wide range of ages, life stages, and Jewish backgrounds to engage our entire multi-generational community.

Responsibilities

• In conjunction with the Rabbi, create and organize educational programming for the Orach Chaim community throughout the year, including pre-holiday shiurim, monthly reading group, guest speakers, cultural trips/outings, and other holiday-related events
• Plan and execute 3-4 Scholar-in-Residence dinners and community Shabbat meals per year, including working directly with caterers, creating seating charts, and managing all aspects of event logistics before and during the events
• Oversee other community gatherings such as Purim and Chanukah activities, Host/Be Hosted Shabbats, volunteer activities, and more
• Develop budget for events and programs with approval of relevant Board members
• Create and distribute promotional flyers and other materials for all events, coordinate event marketing across multiple media platforms, and share post-event content on various platforms to increase reach and further engage the community
• Manage event registration and other backend details through Shulcloud platform
• Coordinate shul calendar, custodial, security, and other logistical needs for all events with Operations Manager
• Work with Youth Director to coordinate a robust programming calendar of youth and family events, assisting with arranging logistics as needed

In addition to working extensively with the Rabbi to identify programming opportunities and needs, the Programming Director will report directly to the Shul President and occasionally report to the shul board with high-level program updates and outlook. This is a part‑time role with hours varying from 8-12 hours per week, with events ahead of/around major holidays sometimes involving more hours.

Reports to President formally

Salary - $25K - $30K