Administrative Assistant, Jewish Community Foundation

Administrative Assistant, Jewish Community Foundation 

Full-time HYBRID (Mon + Thurs in office) 

Location: Whippany, NJ 

Salary: $50,000 - $52,000 + Benefits 

We're looking for an organized and proactive administrative professional to support our Jewish Community Foundation (JCF) team of 6 people at our office in Whippany, NJ. JCF works together to improve the lives of the vibrant Jewish community in Northern NJ and with our partner agencies overseas. You will apply your administrative skills and expertise to support this department while creatively collaborating with other departments within the organization. 

Sound interesting? Keep reading! 

Who are we?   

The Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ is a nonprofit organization that helps provide counseling for families in crisis, support services for seniors and disabled community members, career counseling and job placement assistance for the unemployed. We care for people in need. We build a vibrant Jewish community. We save the world, one person at a time, every day.  

What you'll be working on 

You will provide comprehensive administrative support to the Jewish Community Foundation. This role requires a broad range of skills that will interface with other departments, volunteer leadership, and donors within the community. These skills include, but are not limited to: 

• Coordinating and monitoring appointments within the department's calendar  
• Collaborating with the Director of our Grotta Ness Fund and Jewish Women's Foundation to organize meetings and events. 
• Managing department correspondence and well as preparing acknowledgment and tribute letters.   
• Maintain department files and database inputs regularly. 

Why work with us?  

Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ serves one of the largest Jewish communities in NJ. Our employees contribute to our mission of strengthening Jewish life and identity and meeting basic human needs. We foster a collaborative, positive, and inclusive workplace culture where employees can work together to achieve common goals. Located on a beautiful campus, we are close to several major highways, dining, and shopping options.  

About you – preferred requirements for this role  

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) 
• Excellent written and telephone communication skills 
• High level of attention to detail and organizational skills 
• Ability to work independently as well as collaborate with a team 
• You can think quickly on your feet and problem-solve as needed 
• Eager to learn new systems and databases  

We look forward to receiving your application!