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Administrative Assistant

Summary
The administrative assistant of Temple Beth El supports the staff and members’ administrative tasks. The administrative assistant will have routine tasks as well as special projects assigned as needed. This person reports to the executive director.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist members and guests on the phone and when they are in person
  • Maintain the office and ordering of office supplies
  • Oversee ordering of supplies from regular vendors
  • Gather information needed for production of bimonthly printed newsletter (bulletin)
  • Help staff and members with mailing materials and process bulk USPS mailings
  • Create and mail dedication notices regularly to notify people of dedicated donations
  • Ensure that TBE calendar events are uploaded to the Jewish Federation of Madison’s website
  • Maintain Temple Beth El calendar of events
  • Create registration forms on the Temple website and print registration list for events
  • Support administrative needs of the executive director
  • Support some administrative needs of the cantor
  • Attend monthly all-staff meetings

Required Education and Experience

  • High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office 365
  • Experience working well independently, collaborating, and taking direction
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Excellent command of the English language (grammar, spelling, punctuation, and syntax)  
  • Demonstrated ability to learn quickly, create effective systems/processes, juggle multiple tasks, and adhere to deadlines in a lively, fast-paced work environment

Preferred Knowledge and Skills

  • Experience with web content management systems
  • Experience working in nonprofit organizations or associations
  • Familiarity with Jewish organizations a plus

Special Considerations

This is a 20 hour per week non-exempt position. All work is to be performed in-house.

For consideration, send resume to:

Stefanie Kushner, executive director

exec@tbemadison.org

Position will remain open until qualified candidate is identified.

Hebrew School Teachers

Summary
Temple Beth El is seeking knowledgeable and passionate educators to teach Hebrew during our midweek Hebrew programs for 3rd–7th graders. This position reports to the director of lifelong learning.

Key Responsibilities

  • Teach letter recognition, basic grammar, and prayers
  • Plan innovative and engaging lessons
  • Effectively manage a class of 12-18 students
  • Communicate regularly with parents/guardians

Preferred Knowledge and Skills

  • Mastery of Hebrew alef-bet in block and script
  • Familiarity with Reform liturgy
  • Bonus for those who have completed 2 semesters of university-level Hebrew

Schedule

School meets on Wednesdays after school during the school year. A full schedule will be provided upon inquiry.

To apply please contact Kendra Sager, director of lifelong learning 

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October 7, 2024 5 Tishrei 5785