Religious School Administrator/B'nei Mitzvah Support
Location: Kensington, MD 20895
The Religious School Administrator/B'nai Mitzvah Coordinator supports the Director of Congregational Learning and the B'nai Mitzvah Program. The individual in this role must enjoy working within an environment that is mission-focused, results-driven, and community-oriented.
The ideal individual for this position will exercise good judgment in a variety of situations and possess strong written and verbal communication, administrative, and organizational skills. This individual will be able to balance multiple priorities and handle a wide variety of activities and confidential matters with discretion.
Temple Emanuel’s staff works closely as a team to serve the synagogue’s membership, leadership, and broader community. This position is an integral part of the team.
SUPPORT DIRECTOR OF CONGREGATIONAL LEARNING:
Support all aspects of the education program at Temple Emanuel, including the Director of Congregational Learning (DCL), Director of Youth Engagement (DYE), Inclusion Specialist, and Religious School staff
Maintain Religious School databases, including creating, maintaining and updating registration and enrollment information, class lists, and attendance sheets
Manage the Religious School calendar
Maintain teacher and student attendance records
Provide accurate HR files for the Religious School; provide Religious School payroll to the DCL and the Bookkeeper monthly
Work with new Religious School staff to ensure proper HR paperwork and assist with onboarding
Provide security training to Religious School staff and ensure proper maintenance and use of walkie talkies
Organize field trip logistics, including transportation, scheduling, parent communications, and accommodations
Order books and supplies, including Upper School dinners
Communicate with Building Manager to ensure proper classroom and event set up
Process weekly tzedakah
Work with Communications Director to create flyers and email communications about programs and events
Other duties as assigned
SUPPORT B'NEI MITZVAH PROGRAM:
Work with Clergy and Executive Director to assign B'nai Mitzvah dates
Communicate with B'nai Mitzvah students and their families to coordinate meetings with clergy and tutors
Maintain calendar of student meetings; track progress
Provide materials for students in coordinator with the Cantor
Prepare programs, congregational gifts, certificates, etc.
Prepare tutor payroll monthly
Serve as point person for questions related to the B'nei Mitzvah process
Assign B'nei Mitzvah families to usher
Other duties as assigned
CLERGY & ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT:
Assist Rabbi with clerical tasks such as sending emails, ordering supplies, and tracking RSVPs for temple events.
General office support including answering phones, greeting visitors, opening mail, and other duties as assigned.