Our Vision:
Central Synagogue is one of the leading and largest Reform congregations in the country. Located in Midtown Manhattan, Central’s reach includes more than 2,800 member families, a livestream community numbering in the hundreds of thousands, and more than 800 students, from birth to twelfth grade, in the Nursery and Religious schools. It has long played a significant role in the national Reform movement and is known for its innovation and leadership in worship, leading to a greatly expanded audience over the last two decades.
Central Synagogue works toward a world in which Judaism is core to the lives of Central members and Jews everywhere and is a profound and positive force for humanity. Central continually redefines what it means to be Jewish today, both within the Synagogue community and far beyond the Synagogue’s walls. The diverse clergy and professional team work hard, in collaboration with lay leadership, to build deep and enduring relationships among Central members, creating a caring, dynamic, and joyful community.
Central Synagogue is an inclusive and welcoming community. The Synagogue encourages participation from all who seek a connection to Jewish life and want to be part of its sacred community regardless of religious background, race, ethnicity, gender, ability, socioeconomic status, political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Central is committed to being an open tent, a place that welcomes all people, including those who have been historically and institutionally marginalized or excluded from the Jewish community.
The Synagogue is well resourced, has over 100 staff, and is governed by a 29-member Board of Trustees. To learn more, please visit: https://www.centralsynagogue.org/.
Job Summary/Objective:
This position reports provides direct support to the Senior Director of Youth and Family Education and the Director of the LCLJ (religious school) and manages registration and administrative matters in the Youth and Family and LCLJ and select programming initiatives. In this position, the person is the welcoming “face” of the LCLJ and therefore needs to be highly organized and a strong communicator. This individual needs to be comfortable in a fast-paced environment, able to work independently and operate with high attention to detail.
Position Description:
The YFE Administrator will be responsible for coordinating and implementing a wide range of administrative, communication, and logistical services in support of the work of the Senior Director of Youth and Family Education, the Director of the Religious School and various programs throughout the department.
Reports to: Senior Director of Youth & Family Education
Department Hours
Full-time, non-exempt, and eligible for OT
School Year: Monday-Tuesday 10-5, W-Th 10-7, F 10:30-4:30, with occasional later evening or weekend work
Summer: 9:00am-5:30pm
Expected to work some High Holy Days
Key Responsibilities/Essential Functions include, but are not limited to the following:
Knows the formal and informal inter-departmental and Synagogue goals, standards, policies and procedures.
Demonstrates sensitivity to the people, dynamics and functions within the education department and the Synagogue.
Monitors, maintains and coordinates the Senior Director of Youth and Family Education and Director of the LCLJ’s calendar and stays knowledgeable about the calendars of the Senior Director’s direct reports and updates the Education Calendar.
Manages travel arrangements, coordinates meetings and other administrative tasks for the Senior Director and other members of the YFE Department
Supports Director of Education (calendar, phone, scheduling, travel etc.)
Handles registration for all family, religious school, camp programs, and trips through Salesforce
Supports Youth and Family Education Committee and LCLJ Grade Captains
Maintains class lists and attendance records for religious school and camp
Maintains attendance records for part time staff and submit payroll
Communicates with anyone who calls the Senior Director or the LCLJ and sends to the appropriate person
Answers the phones during religious school
Works collaboratively with all members of the YFE Department on programming for families with children ages 0-22.
Core Competencies:
Collaboration Skills
Organizational Skills and ability to prioritize
Attention to Detail
Communication Proficiency
Technical Capacity
Takes Initiative
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Must be able to multi-task
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree preferred
- 2 years’ administrative experience preferred
- A successful candidate must possess the ability to interpret and translate policy and procedure clearly, and in a personable and patient manner.
- Attention to detail and the ability to keep up with data entry are essential.
- A high level of organization is necessary, the candidate must be able to take initiative, prioritize and multi-task.
- Must be professional and mature and have demonstrated ability to lead, cooperate in a team atmosphere, a proactive attitude, and a strong work ethic.
- Strong written and oral communication skills are a must.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Computer Skills: Strong proficiency in Microsoft word, excel, outlook, PowerPoint, Zoom and Microsoft Teams
- Knowledge of Salesforce a strong plus.
- Ability to anticipate upcoming needs and act with efficiency
- Ability to maintain confidentiality with congregant and staff information
- Ability to set and re-set priorities and multi-task effectively and independently in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment
Other Duties:
Please note, the above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
The expected annual salary range for this position is $55,000 to $60,000. Central Synagogue offers an extensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of our dedicated and diverse community. The salary is commensurate with experience based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, skills, knowledge, training, education, areas of specialization and depth and scope of experience. The above salary range represents the Synagogue’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation range at the time of posting.
Hybrid Schedule: One day remote on Friday (there may be exceptions depending on the needs of the YFE Department) and four days in the office.
