Lifecycle and Congregational programs coordinator

Temple Israel of New Rochelle is seeking a professional, conscientious, and detail-oriented individual who enjoys making a difference and being part of a team. This vital position directly supports the clergy of Temple Israel and serves as a warm, welcoming face of our congregation. The ideal candidate will balance high-level administrative logistics and data management with a compassionate, patient approach to community relations. Key Responsibilities Family Liaison: Serve as the primary administrative partner and guide for B’nai Mitzvah families, managing milestone communications with empathy and clarity. Logistics Management: Coordinate B’nai Mitzvah scheduling, including clergy calendars, family/tutor meetings, sanctuary rehearsals, and photography appointments. Materials & Honors: Oversee the preparation of all educational materials, gifts, and student resources, ensuring seamless execution for each lifecycle milestone. Program Support: Coordinate administrative logistics for lifecycle events, including births, weddings, conversions, funerals, and High Holy Days honors. Worship Service & Event Logistics Calendar Operations: Sync the master worship calendar with custodial and administrative teams to ensure flawless setup for services, lectures, Torah study, and family classes. Lay Leadership Coordination: Manage the scheduling, outreach, and briefing process for Board representatives and ushers for all Shabbat services. Digital Platform Management: Schedule and oversee all worship services on the congregation’s livestreaming platform. Clergy Support & Communications Executive Support: Manage complex calendars, scheduling, and pastoral care tracking for the clergy team. Print Design: Write, design, and produce the weekly Shabbat leaflet and special service programs using Adobe InDesign . Digital Communication: Author and distribute the weekly temple-wide e-blast using Constant Contact . Correspondence: Manage member correspondence and the formal acknowledgment of donations. CRM Administration: Maintain accurate lifecycle, membership, and yahrzeit (memorial) records within ShulCloud . Pastoral Outreach Support: Run weekly yahrzeit reports to notify families of upcoming observances and seamlessly manage special clergy requests regarding pronunciations and service dates. Memorial Tracking: Oversee the administrative process, ordering, and installation of congregational memorial plaques. Preferred Qualifications Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree preferred, with a background in administrative coordination within a congregational, non-profit, or customer-facing environment. Technical Proficiency: Strong command of MS Office. Direct experience with ShulCloud (or similar database/CRM platforms), Adobe InDesign , and Constant Contact is highly preferred. Core Competencies: Exceptional written communication, meticulous attention to detail, and a high level of organizational capability. Cultural Familiarity: Ability to decode Hebrew (read/phonetically pronounce text without needing to translate). Collaborative Spirit: A proven team player capable of managing competing priorities with grace and professionalism. #J-18808-Ljbffr Temple Israel of New Rochelle