Facilities Coordinator, Kol Tzedek

Posted by Kol Tzedek on January 16, 2024

Kol Tzedek Synagogue seeks a Facility Coordinator (also known as a Shammes) for our religious services, events, and Torah school. We expect the Coordinator to work on average 20 hours/week primarily on Friday nights, Saturday mornings, and Sunday afternoons with some additional work hours at special events. The job takes place in multiple locations in West Philadelphia.

Schedule:

The routine schedule will be Friday evenings (4:30 pm – 9:00 pm) and Saturday mornings (8:00 am – 2:00 pm) year-round, and includes Sunday afternoons during the school year (1:30 pm – 7:00 pm) per year. There is typically one additional event each month for which the timing varies. Additionally, in September the position goes from 15 – 20 hours/week to 30 hours/week based on availability to account for the Jewish High Holidays. A confirmed schedule of events for the entire year is available upon hire.

Responsibilities include:

• Unlocking the building and setting up prayer books and other items to hand out for services, Torah school, and events.
• Service and event set up including setting out multiple folding tables and chairs, setting out food, and coordinating with caterers or food deliveries.
• Light to moderate janitorial duties to ensure the building is well-stocked and clean on a weekly basis.
• Greeting congregants as needed, including handing out prayer books when the usual volunteer greeters are not present.
• Setting up and troubleshooting audio, video, and lighting issues during services.
• Setting up ritual objects when needed for services.
• Managing the sound system and streaming technology during services or events.
• Being a welcome presence during Torah school dropoff and pickup.

Full job description and application information.