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Nashville Public Radio

Communications and Events Associate

Nashville Public Radio, Wayland, Massachusetts, us, 01778

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Temple Shir Tikva is a vibrant and growing Reform Jewish congregation located in Wayland, Massachusetts with nearly 650 member units. The Communications and Events Associate will be an essential member of the team at Temple Shir Tikva. This position will report to the Executive Director and will work closely with the Director of Congregational Engagement, other administrators, clergy, lay leadership, and congregants.

Communications

Produce graphically attractive and informative weekly newsletters and other regular communications to the entire Temple community to inform the community of activities and events, and publicize the temple activities throughout MetroWest

Identify or create eye-catching information graphics that support our brand and communicate effectively

Write and edit newsletter articles, blog posts, social media postings, and flyers

Update website and community calendar with current event information and other community news

Maintain the communications calendar

Publish regular social media postings and maintain social media presence

Maintain a library of useful resources for social media and communications

Help develop standards and style guidelines for communications

Recommend additional communication channels that could be used to market Temple activities

Partner with the Marketing and Communications Trustee to execute strategy related to those areas

Events

Coordinate monthly Community Pizza Dinners and Yeldaim and Byachad services

Provide support for community events and celebrations

Assist with event and service setup and breakdown

Greet and welcome guests for services

Help coordinate High Holy Day services and logistics

Assist with event set-up and break-down, including weekend B Mitzvah

Skills required

Organizational skills: excellent phone and email skills, excellent writing, editing and communication skills, ability to take initiative and work independently

Relational skills: able to learn about people- names, stories, situations; works well with a team; ability to juggle competing priorities.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive

Proficiency or ability to learn Microsoft Teams and MailChimp

Proficiency or ability to learn WordPress and Canva

Proficiency with social media (Facebook, YouTube)

Proficiency or ability to learn ShulCloud (synagogue database and CRM), scheduling apps, tools for digital communication, invitations, surveys/forms

Familiarity with Reform Judaism preferred

Enjoys working directly with synagogue members and prospective members to provide understanding and support for their individual needs, including personal and financial.

A customer service mindset with a high emotional intelligence and a “say yes” mentality

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Strong graphic design skills

Education/Experience College degree strongly preferred

Work Schedule

Full time, 37.5 hours per week

Occasional work on weekends and major Jewish holidays

Salary/Benefits

Annual salary of $50-$52,000

10 Days paid vacation

Complimentary TST membership

Paid Family and Medical Leave

2 personal days

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