Synagogue/ Religious School Administrative Assistant

Midway Jewish Center; Syosset (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Midway Jewish Center is seeking a Synagogue/Religious School Administrative Assistant to work closely with the clergy, staff, and lay leaders. The role emphasizes strong oral and written communication, privacy, and confidentiality in daily operations.

The position offers broad exposure to synagogue and educational administration, including support for the Religious School program and regular coordination with the Director of Education and congregants to ensure smooth day-to-day activities.

Qualifications

• Requires strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality.
• Strong multi-tasking and independent problem-solving abilities; excellent communication and project management skills.
• Coordinates office functions (purchasing supplies) and interfaces with faculty; supports Clergy; communicates with congregants.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates office functions such as purchasing supplies.
• Interfaces with faculty in person, by phone, and via email.
• Provides support to the Clergy.
• Communicates regularly with the congregant population.
• Supports the Religious School program and assists the Director of Education for smooth daily operations.

Job description

Midway Jewish Center seeks a Synagogue/Religious School Administrative Assistant who will work closely with the professional staff and Lay Leaders, and requires strong oral and written communication skills, as well as the ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality.

This position offers wide-ranging experience across multiple aspects of synagogue and educational administration and includes participation in monthly administrative staff meetings.

All positions at Midway Jewish Center require individuals who are strong multi-taskers and independent problem-solvers, with excellent communication and project management skills, the ability to work well under supervision, and exceptional organizational skills.

This role coordinates office functions such as purchasing supplies, interfacing with faculty in person, by phone, and via email, providing support to the Clergy, and communicating regularly with the congregant population. In addition, this role includes direct support of the Religious School program. During these times, the Administrative Assistant shifts into an active program support role, working closely with the Director of Education to help ensure smooth daily operations.

Salary: $40k

Hours: Full-time, FLSA classification (exempt and not eligible for OT)

This describes the current position and is not an employment contract.

We reserve the right tomodifyjob duties and responsibilities at any time.