Responsibilities

• 1. Establish the most effective methods, priorities, and means for managing and communicating the TIOH and school brands to various constituencies
• 2. Partner with our school admissions staff, membership team, and development office to develop a communications strategy and calendar to optimize student enrollment, membership, and fundraising goals respectively
• 3. Design and prepare visually appealing and audience-tailored communications assets using a cohesive voice to promote upcoming programs and campaigns via email, social media, video and/or print
• 4. Manage our temple and school websites and calendar, ensuring ease of navigation and current content
• 5. Maintain a photo library and graphic assets archive
• 6. Update and maintain style guidelines for each program area and school; and maintain overall cohesiveness and consistency in visual brand identity
• 7. Advise colleagues about best communications practices and available resources to achieve maximum impact
• 8. Design and edit weekly e-newsletters, our quarterly print bulletin, and a variety of other assets as needed
• 9. Be present and proactive as a team leader and capture happenings during designated programs and rituals/holidays, which might be outside normal working hours

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in communications with demonstrated impact and a portfolio of work
• Bachelor’s degree or technical training in communications, design, or related field
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), WordPress, Canva, and Constant Contact (or similar applications)
• Experience using AI as a communications tool
• Critical thinker and a proactive doer
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Strong relationship building skills
• Good sense of humor and flexibility

Preferred

• Communications skills to tell our story and support other storytellers in a compelling manner coupled with strengths in writing and proofreading.
• Graphic design skills to create compelling artwork
• Social media and technology acumen
• Interpersonal skills and collaborative nature to work with clergy, school directors, lay leaders, volunteers, and other staff. These relationships will be sacred partnerships.
• Organizational skills to set goals, develop and implement a communications calendar and timelines, coordinate a wide range of logistics, and engage stakeholders.
• Curiosity and entrepreneurial mindset to get to know our history, research and apply best practices, take risks, and learn from the work we’ll do together.
• Knowledge of and appreciation for Jewish tradition, calendar, and customs or the desire to learn.

Benefits

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance