The Operations Coordinator is responsible for the care, upkeep, and operations of a facility, including both indoor and outdoor grounds. This individual will take the lead in planning and coordinating events, managing facility maintenance, directing vendor interactions, and maintaining the congregational database and membership lists. The Coordinator will assist with preparing notices and communications while ensuring the smooth functioning of all activities in alignment with the organization's values. As the first point of contact for members and non-members, this role requires a warm, welcoming presence and a professional appearance.
Principal Duties:
Maintain the membership database and records.
Coordinate various forms of congregational communications, including Yahrzeit notices, email alerts, and donation acknowledgments.
Collaborate with clergy and directors to support a positive, team-oriented work environment.
Serve as the main contact for vendors.
Oversee maintenance of the building and grounds, including inventory and gardening services.
Act as the initial contact for emergency response situations.
Implement and oversee contractual services, including rentals, custodial work, landscaping, insurance policies, and event service agreements.
Provide logistical support for all Shabbat, life cycle, and High Holy Day services and synagogue activities.
Be available for occasional evening and weekend hours as needed to assist with meetings and events.
Work with the Facilities House Committee and other lay-led committees to ensure the smooth operation and appearance of the building, grounds, property, equipment, and daily programming setups.
Qualifications:
A successful candidate will be able to:
Be self-motivated and work independently when necessary.
Collaborate effectively with congregation members, volunteers, and staff.
Demonstrate computer literacy and competence with website maintenance, social media, Microsoft Office, and Shulcloud.
Exhibit excellent communication skills through written, oral, and electronic means.
Show strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
Maintain discretion, confidentiality, and professionalism at all times.
Have a minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience (preferred).
Salary: $70,000 - $80,000
Type: Temporary Role
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.
