Communications & Administrative Coordinator (PT)

Bolton Street Synagogue (BSS) is a vibrant and inclusive Reform Jewish congregation in Baltimore City's Roland Park neighborhood. This is a new and integral role at BSS and will report to the Executive Director.

Roles and Responsibilities – including, but not limited to, the following:

• Weekly e-blast communications through MailChimp - Gather and place content.
• Quarterly printed newsletter – Create, gather, and place content.
• Create content to support communications and marketing efforts, including newsletters, website copy, brochures, and press releases.
• Use WordPress to maintain the current website, ensuring up-to-date and accurate content.
• Assist the Executive Director in coordinating the Communications and Programming calendar among the Synagogue groups (internal & external).
• Oversee and maintain all social media platforms, website, and online calendars for the Synagogue.
• Assist with outreach to press outlets, magazines, and influencers, and build strategic partnerships to grow brand notoriety.
• Serve as a proofreader for other members of the team.
• General database upkeep and management, including membership information, donations, and yahrzeits.
• Assist the Executive Director with congregation communications, including thank-you letters and donor acknowledgements.
• Assist the Rabbi with meeting scheduling and communications.
• Administrative support as needed for the Rabbi and the Executive Director.

Core Competencies:

• Attention to detail.
• Creativity and innovation.
• Self-starter and self-motivator with the ability and comfort to work independently.
• Strong organizational skills, including collaboration with staff and lay leaders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication: can articulate messages internally and externally clearly and succinctly.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2-3 years of relevant work experience.
• Previous experience with graphic design components is a plus.
• Tech-savvy, must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, Google Suite, MailChimp, Meta Business Suite, and Canva.
• WordPress or CMS back-end experience is a plus.
• Experience with Livestream and Zoom preferred.
• Deep knowledge of social media strategy and building/maintaining social media accounts is preferred.

Location/General Conditions:

• Part-time in-person with flexibility to be hybrid.
• Ability to commit approximately 20 hours a week to the role.
• Availability to work some evenings/weekends/Jewish holidays.