Job Description Job Description
The Reform Temple of Rockland is seeking a part-time Clergy Assistant to provide administrative support and assistance to our Rabbi and Cantor.
Clergy Assistant hours are Tuesday - Thursday, 9 AM - 5 PM, at $20 per hour.
The successful candidate must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, energetic, and highly organized. The Clergy Assistant takes direction from and reports to clergy in addition to the Executive Director.
This position demands a high level of professionalism, discretion, empathy, and self-motivation. The Clergy Assistant must maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manages clergy calendar, scheduling, and prioritizing appointments.
- Writes correspondence as requested.
- Receive and screen incoming calls and/or visitors to ensure appropriate follow-up to requests.
- Upholds trust and protects operations by keeping information confidential; working with sensitive information and maintaining strict confidentiality.
- Coordinates administrative tasks for lifecycle and holiday events as well as services.
- Creates, copies, and distributes documents as requested.
- Coordinates additional projects and responsibilities as assigned.
Skills and Educational Requirements
- Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Exceptional writing, editing, proofreading and communication skills.
- Excellent verbal communication, record keeping, Microsoft Office proficiency, organization and time management skills.
- Knowledge of Shulcloud, Notebird, Constant Contact, and Zoom a plus.
- Excellent Telephone skills.
- Accurate and timely completion of work.
- Excellent organizational, team, and independent work skills.
- Prior synagogue experience preferred.
