Synagogue Facilities Coordinator
Synagogue Facilities Coordinator/Shammes (hourly) - West Philadelphia
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Kol Tzedek (KT) seeks two Facilities Coordinators (also known as a shammes or "holy helper") for our religious services, events, and Torah School. This position is responsible for supporting the on-site clergy leadership team as they guide the ritual and educational experiences of our sacred community. The job takes place in multiple indoor and outdoor locations around West Philadelphia, though primarily at our office, at the Calvary Center, and at the Sadie Alexander School.
*About Kol Tzedek:
Kol Tzedek, a Voice for Justice, is a Reconstructionist synagogue in West Philadelphia. We are a multiracial, intergenerational Jewish community where people are invited to study Torah, ask unanswerable questions, sing on and off key, teach our children, pursue justice, engage actively with our neighborhood, and care for one another.
Together, we are building a spiritually rigorous, joyful refuge deeply grounded in Jewish tradition and practice. We welcome the questioning, the seeking, and the devoted. We dance together in celebration, pray with our whole selves, and support each other in grief. Our spiritual practices nourish and inspire us to make the world more whole.
*Responsibilities of this role include:
-Unlocking the building and setting up signage and supplies.
-Service and event set up, including setting out folding tables and chairs, setting out food, and coordinating with caterers or food deliveries as needed.
-Service and event clean up, including breaking down and storing folding tables and chairs, cleaning up food, taking out trash, and sweeping and vacuuming as needed.
-Setting up ritual objects when needed for services.
-Greeting congregants as needed and being available to answer questions and assist with congregant facilities, accessibility, and tech needs.
-Supporting Torah School set up and clean up and being a welcoming presence during Torah School dropoff and pickup.
-Setting up, managing, and troubleshooting audio, video, streaming technology, and lighting issues during services or events.
-Communicating with the Operations Manager or other KT staff during the week to share any needs that arose during the prior week’s events and to plan for upcoming events.
-Other duties as assigned.
*Required Skills/Abilities:
-Ability to work independently and be proactive with moderate supervision.
-Strong verbal and written communication skills.
-Ability to problem-solve in the moment, effectively manage competing priorities, and improvise when necessary.
-A demonstrated awareness of surroundings and the ability to translate that into follow-through on what needs to be done or problems that need to be addressed as they relate to the facilities.
-Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.
-Ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment and under stress.
-Ability to take direction from KT clergy and operations staff.
-Comfortable receiving and responding to feedback.
-Ability to be friendly and welcoming to congregation members regardless of that congregant's religion, race, class, age, physical or mental abilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, etc.
-Able to respond promptly to calls, emails, or text messages.
-Comfortable with A/V, computer, and streaming technology, including Google Suite (Google Calendar, Google Docs, Google Sheets), Zoom, microphones, and a simple mixing console. Some training will be provided.
-Comfortable delegating to or asking for help from congregant volunteers as needed.
-A current driver's license and own vehicle would be a plus, but is not necessary.
*Physical Requirements:
-Able to lift and carry items up to 50 lbs and do physical work for several hours, kneel, squat, and stand to perform duties, and ascend/descend stairs.
-Able to remain stationary at the soundboard for short periods of sustained attention and receive and act on nonverbal cues from the clergy regarding A/V adjustments.
*Schedule:
We expect the Facilities Coordinators to work on average 10-15 hours/week, which could include Friday nights from about 5-9pm, Saturday mornings from about 8am-2pm, and Sunday afternoons from about 2-6pm, with some additional evening and weekend work hours at special events. There is typically one additional event each month for which the timing varies. During the High Holidays in the fall, we expect these positions to work up to five full days on and around Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, based on availability. The full schedule will be split between two Facilities Coordinators, with some overlap for Shabbat and large events. A confirmed schedule of events for the entire year is available upon hire.
*Accountability:
This position reports to the Operations Manager, with on-site direction provided by the KT clergy or operations staff. Current or former KT members will not be considered for this position.
*Compensation:
This position pays $18/hour without benefits. A more detailed schedule is available for serious applicants upon request.
*Application Process:
To apply, please email a resume, letter of interest, and contact information for three current references to ------------.
------------/employment-opportunities.html#shammes
Kol Tzedek (KT) seeks two Facilities Coordinators (also known as a shammes or "holy helper") for our religious services, events, and Torah School. This position is responsible for supporting the on-site clergy leadership team as they guide the ritual and educational experiences of our sacred community. The job takes place in multiple indoor and outdoor locations around West Philadelphia, though primarily at our office, at the Calvary Center, and at the Sadie Alexander School.
*About Kol Tzedek:
Kol Tzedek, a Voice for Justice, is a Reconstructionist synagogue in West Philadelphia. We are a multiracial, intergenerational Jewish community where people are invited to study Torah, ask unanswerable questions, sing on and off key, teach our children, pursue justice, engage actively with our neighborhood, and care for one another.
Together, we are building a spiritually rigorous, joyful refuge deeply grounded in Jewish tradition and practice. We welcome the questioning, the seeking, and the devoted. We dance together in celebration, pray with our whole selves, and support each other in grief. Our spiritual practices nourish and inspire us to make the world more whole.
*Responsibilities of this role include:
-Unlocking the building and setting up signage and supplies.
-Service and event set up, including setting out folding tables and chairs, setting out food, and coordinating with caterers or food deliveries as needed.
-Service and event clean up, including breaking down and storing folding tables and chairs, cleaning up food, taking out trash, and sweeping and vacuuming as needed.
-Setting up ritual objects when needed for services.
-Greeting congregants as needed and being available to answer questions and assist with congregant facilities, accessibility, and tech needs.
-Supporting Torah School set up and clean up and being a welcoming presence during Torah School dropoff and pickup.
-Setting up, managing, and troubleshooting audio, video, streaming technology, and lighting issues during services or events.
-Communicating with the Operations Manager or other KT staff during the week to share any needs that arose during the prior week’s events and to plan for upcoming events.
-Other duties as assigned.
*Required Skills/Abilities:
-Ability to work independently and be proactive with moderate supervision.
-Strong verbal and written communication skills.
-Ability to problem-solve in the moment, effectively manage competing priorities, and improvise when necessary.
-A demonstrated awareness of surroundings and the ability to translate that into follow-through on what needs to be done or problems that need to be addressed as they relate to the facilities.
-Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.
-Ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment and under stress.
-Ability to take direction from KT clergy and operations staff.
-Comfortable receiving and responding to feedback.
-Ability to be friendly and welcoming to congregation members regardless of that congregant's religion, race, class, age, physical or mental abilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, etc.
-Able to respond promptly to calls, emails, or text messages.
-Comfortable with A/V, computer, and streaming technology, including Google Suite (Google Calendar, Google Docs, Google Sheets), Zoom, microphones, and a simple mixing console. Some training will be provided.
-Comfortable delegating to or asking for help from congregant volunteers as needed.
-A current driver's license and own vehicle would be a plus, but is not necessary.
*Physical Requirements:
-Able to lift and carry items up to 50 lbs and do physical work for several hours, kneel, squat, and stand to perform duties, and ascend/descend stairs.
-Able to remain stationary at the soundboard for short periods of sustained attention and receive and act on nonverbal cues from the clergy regarding A/V adjustments.
*Schedule:
We expect the Facilities Coordinators to work on average 10-15 hours/week, which could include Friday nights from about 5-9pm, Saturday mornings from about 8am-2pm, and Sunday afternoons from about 2-6pm, with some additional evening and weekend work hours at special events. There is typically one additional event each month for which the timing varies. During the High Holidays in the fall, we expect these positions to work up to five full days on and around Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, based on availability. The full schedule will be split between two Facilities Coordinators, with some overlap for Shabbat and large events. A confirmed schedule of events for the entire year is available upon hire.
*Accountability:
This position reports to the Operations Manager, with on-site direction provided by the KT clergy or operations staff. Current or former KT members will not be considered for this position.
*Compensation:
This position pays $18/hour without benefits. A more detailed schedule is available for serious applicants upon request.
*Application Process:
To apply, please email a resume, letter of interest, and contact information for three current references to ------------.
