Office Manager

Bnai Israel Congregation is seeking an energetic, self-motivated, and experienced individual to join our administrative team.

Primary responsibilities include communications and playing a key role in a variety of administrative projects. We are looking for a candidate who has excellent written and verbal communication skills and works collaboratively with others. Must be a self starter who can work with limited supervision and has a strong aptitude for technology, including Microsoft Office Suite and Google Drive. Most important, our candidate should demonstrate a friendly and positive attitude. 

Responsibilities

·      Answer phone and reply to email inquiries

·      Maintain database of congregant information through Shulcloud, the membership database/app

·      Creating weekly communications including congregational emails, communications and programming updates

·      Creating and coordinating all Hebrew School & Tot Program calendar updates and communications

·      Maintain Synagogue calendar of events

·      Support events and programs with lay leaders and volunteers

·      Coordination of holiday activities with Rabbi and lay leaders

·      Send thank you letters, running occasional errands, ordering food and supplies

·      Clerical work including mail, copies, scan and fax

You are perfect for this position if:

·      You enjoy people and have good ‘people skills’ and diplomacy

·      You love making systems and processes work

·      You are not only comfortable with, but also embrace technology

·      You have top-notch time management and project management skills

·      You are well organized and keep thorough records

·      You take initiative, but are also comfortable asking for help

·      You like to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team

·      You are willing to learn new skills or programs in order to work more efficiently

·      You want to work for an organization that cares about treating people well and making the world a better place

Experience and Qualifications Needed

·      Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be organized, able to multi-task with keen attention to details. 

·      Experience in project and event organizing

·      Strong ability to manage calendars, learn and use database systems and organize information; proficiency in Word, Excel, Google Drive, Word Press, Publisher, Canva

·      Strong problem-solving instincts and initiative

·      Ability to work independently

·      Associates or comparable college degree preferred

Physical Requirements

This position requires that one have the ability to comfortably use a keyboard and mouse, work at computer for long periods, run occasional errands, and lift up to 20 lbs.

Job Type: 40 hours per week. Monday to Friday. Work Location is onsite at Bnai Israel Synagogue in Wilmington, NC. 

Compensation

Hourly Rate is commensurate with experience.