Rodeph Sholom School
Rodeph Sholom School, a Reform Jewish Day School based on the Upper West Side, fosters intellectual curiosity through a challenging independent school academic program in nursery school through 8th Grade. At the heart of Rodeph Sholom is a warm, vibrant community of educators and families, where students are guided by Jewish knowledge, values, and ethics to become self-confident and socially responsible leaders. Our mission is to develop each student’s love of learning and sense of responsibility to themselves and their community through meaningful experiences and intellectual exploration.
ABOUT YOU
The ideal candidate will have successful work experience in an independent school setting. They should have strong communication, administrative, organizational, and interpersonal skills and be flexible, collaborative, proactive, personable, and warm.
WORK SCHEDULE
Working hours are generally 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM; additional hours may be required in the evenings. You will be asked to attend some faculty/staff meetings on Thursdays from 3:45 PM until 5:00 PM.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support the Director of Communications and Marketing in editing, producing, and sending email and SMS communications, newsletters, handbooks, flyers, and miscellaneous collateral to various constituents
- Support the Director of Communications and Marketing in maintaining brand standards throughout the organization
- Support the Director of Communications and Marketing in visual design in social media and print communications
- Support the Director of Communications and Marketing in coordinating, planning, and documenting communications and social media using shared spreadsheets
- Take event photos and videos during the school day and after hours as required to document events
- Regularly post and create stories with appropriate mission-driven content on social media platforms (including, but not limited, to Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn)
- Assist Parents Association in creating and disseminating materials for and to promote events
- Maintain and grow a database of photo and video assets on SmugMug; receive photos and videos from constituents; cull, edit, organize, and share albums
- Maintain the School Portal, ensuring content is up-to-date
- Maintain lobby screens
- Serve as the primary receptionist in the 79th St. lobby
- Maintain physical appearance of 79th St. lobby, including up-to-date bulletin boards; liaise with Facilities, Food Service (coffee maker/supplies), and art teachers
- Manage student attendance for 79th St.
- Coordinate security drills, liaising with Security, Facilities, Executive Assistant for Elementary Division and Middle School, and Chief of Staff and Operations
- Oversee implementation of 79th St. events, liaising with Chief of Staff and Operations, Executive Assistant for Elementary Division and Middle School, Building Manager, Food Service, Communications, Enrollment, and Development
- Provide onsite support for various school activities as needed, including evening and weekend student programs and development events
- Communicate regularly with the Chief of Staff and Operations other offices (Enrollment, Business, Development, Communications) to ensure effective and efficient operations
- Maintain discretion with confidential and sensitive information.
- Additional responsibilities, as needed, including occasional administrative support for the Development Office
SALARY & BENEFITS
- Salary range: $60,000-$80,000; commensurate with experience.
- Generous paid time off (e.g., sick, personal, and vacation days; holidays; school breaks).
- Comprehensive benefits package – Complimentary lunch, Retirement contributions, Medical, vision, and dental insurance
VACCINATION POLICY
- All staff must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 upon hire.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY
Rodeph Sholom School encourages applications from individuals who are passionate about our mission, vision, values, and commitments and commitments as articulated here, including those from underrepresented groups in Jewish education. Rodeph Sholom School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the school not to discriminate on the basis of any category prohibited by applicable federal, New York State and/or New York City laws/regulations. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment process, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation/benefits, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, training, working conditions, layoff, and termination.
CONTACT:
If interested, please send a resume and cover letter and writing sample to Kathy Bossuk, Director of Communications and Marketing, at [email protected]
QUALIFICATIONS
- Supports the mission, vision, values, and commitments as outlined on our “About” website page
- Kind and possesses a healthy sense of humor
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong writer with excellent oral, written communication, and interpersonal skills
- Demstratable Social Media content creation skills
- Highly organized and able to manage and prioritize multiple projects
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Demonstrates flexibility and ability to take initiative and follow through on projects
- Possesses good judgment
- Enjoys working with elementary and middle school-aged children, working closely with colleagues, and being involved in other aspects of school life
- Highly organized and able to manage and prioritize multiple projects
- Graphic design and video editing experience preferred
- Experience with data entry and willingness to learn how to use various technology platforms
- Positive, “can-do” attitude
