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Shaarei Shamayim is a growing, open, pluralistic congregation of almost 200 households. We believe that Judaism is a means for bringing justice, holiness, and joy to our world. We are building Jewish community rooted in creativity and authenticity, and we are reimagining the possibilities for Jewish life, identity, and community.

1-2 events per month with most being Saturday AM-early afternoon or evening

Office assistance hours flexible weekdays

Events and Office Assistant

Congregation Shaarei Shamayim, a progressive Jewish synagogue in Madison, Wisconsin, seeks an Events and Office Assistant to join our growing congregation. The position is 10 hours per week.

We are seeking a highly organized, friendly individual to work with our Rabbi, staff, and volunteers. Successful candidates will help provide audio visual support, work with volunteers during events, and provide basic office support. All events are held on evenings and weekends; there are usually one or two a month, though at peak times it will be more. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Set up and clean up events
• Oversee greeters and volunteers, monitor doorbell, help with other tasks as needed during events
• Handle all aspects of basic audio visual needs for events
• Ensure we have supplies for events
• Run errands as needed to support event and office functions
• Provide office support to Rabbi and staff

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This position reports to the Rabbi and works closely with other staff. This is an onsite position. Applicants need not be Jewish.

Congregation Shaarei Shamayim is an equal opportunity employer. A vital part of this commitment includes welcoming, respecting and encouraging diversity among our staff, including fostering an environment in which all staff have the greatest opportunities to thrive. We encourage all candidates to apply for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• High school diploma 
• Demonstrable experience with audio visual media and Zoom and be able to learn new technologies quickly as needed
• The ability to troubleshoot audio visual challenges in real time and address them
• Experience providing support, direction and appreciation for volunteers
• Ability and willingness to work nights and weekends as well as some day time hours 
• Understand the importance of handling confidential information appropriately.
• Time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks. 
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with deadlines and while managing multiple tasks.
• Driver’s License and reliable transportation
• Experience with or interest in learning about Jewish customs, culture, and practices.
• Experience working effectively with people of diverse races and ethnicities, age, socio-economic backgrounds, abilities/disabilities and chronic illness, and gender and sexual identity.
• Live in the Madison area with the ability to easily commute to the office as this is an onsite position.

Please email a cover letter and resume to director@shamayim.org. Position will remain open until filled. Priority will be given to those who apply by November 15.