Careers at Emanu-El

Job Title: Member Experience Manager
Department:  Administration
FLSA Status:  Salary Exempt
Schedule:      Monday – Friday with flexible schedule
Reports to:    Assistant Director of Membership
Salary Range: $75,000 to $85,000

About Us

Congregation Emanu-El of the City of New York is the oldest Reform synagogue in New York City, grounded in a rich history of Jewish communal leadership in the city and beyond. In 2025, the synagogue is celebrating its 180^th anniversary. Our congregation is dynamic and forward-looking. As our current membership of 2,400 families grows, we remain committed to ensuring that new and current members alike, as well as non-members who connect with us in various ways, have high-quality and meaningful experiences in all aspects of synagogue life.

Job Description

The Member Experience Manager reports to the Assistant Director of Membership and provides exceptional programmatic support. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of current trends in volunteering and community engagement and is passionate about helping members discover a wide range of opportunities to connect with and contribute to their community. This person will be a member of the temple’s Engagement Team and the High Holy Day team.

The position’s working hours are normally 9 AM to 5 PM Monday-Friday. As part of the responsibilities of this role, we want to make you aware that there will be times when you will be required to work some evenings, weekends, Shabbats, and holidays. As the Member Experience Manager, your contributions are vital to the success of the temple, and we appreciate your willingness to be available during these times when necessary. 

Core Responsibilities:

Member Services / Engagement

• Provide high levels of internal and external customer service to members and the wider temple community
• Create and manage an onboarding system that effectively welcomes and engages both new and prospective members, initiating a seamless and inviting experience
• Partner with other departments to design retention initiatives tailored to members in transitional life stages—such as graduating from the Nursery / Religious Schools, moving beyond the Young Professional phase, becoming empty nesters, navigating retirement, or adjusting to the loss of a partner/spouse— providing continued engagement and support through these transitions
• Enhance volunteer and member engagement by creating meaningful recognition programs that celebrate the contributions of these groups to the community
• Staff some special and regular Friday evening Shabbat services, lifecycle services, and other events (which may occur during the evening or on weekends)

Administrative and Project Support 

• Build impactful relationships with key lay leaders and engage participants to inspire, cultivate, and recruit the next generation of passionate program leaders
• Ensure smooth operations and impactful participation for member engagement and volunteer programs, including various age and stage groups and our thriving Tikkun Olam program
• Be part of a team working to plan and execute a wide array of member programs
• Collaborate with our Marketing and Communications Team to effectively showcase our offerings in a compelling and engaging manner 

High Holy Day Preparations 

• Collaborate with the High Holy Day team in preparation for and throughout the High Holy Days
• Support large-scale member outreach efforts and provide exceptional customer support to ensure all members receive their High Holy Day tickets in a timely and efficient manner

Qualifications:

• 4+ years of volunteer development, membership, programming, or other related work experience
• Strong interpersonal skills – ability to build relationships and interact effectively with a diverse group of staff, clergy and community members
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Professional work style, ability to represent the temple in public-facing roles
• Able to work independently and on a team, managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Self-motivated, thinks ahead, and takes initiative on projects
• Superior attention to detail and accuracy, highly developed organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and/or Salesforce
• Enthusiasm for working in a historic Jewish congregation undergoing meaningful and exciting growth and change; understanding of/experience with Reform Jewish life a plus

To Apply
Please send a resume and detailed cover letter to the Assistant Director of Membership at . The interview process will commence immediately with qualified candidates. No phone calls please. While we wish to acknowledge all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Congregation Emanu-El of the City of New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The Congregation does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

Job Title:        Religious School Classroom Aide
Department:  Lifelong Learning
FLSA Status:  $45 – $60/hour Faculty – In-Person
Schedule:       2 – 5 hours per week
Reports to:    Assistant Director of Lifelong Learning

About Us

Congregation Emanu-El, the first Reform Jewish synagogue in New York City, is hiring part-time religious school aide for our Downtown Religious School Lab. Our innovative and unique religious school is committed to Jewish learning that is relevant, inspirational, and transformative. Visit emanuelnyc.org/school to learn more about our school and our congregation, our educational vision, and the programs we offer.

Openings:

• In-person classroom aide (Grades K-2)

Core Responsibilities:

• Prompting refocusing and redirection
• Clarification of expectations
• Sensory supports
• Providing opportunities for structured breaks outside of the classroom
• Willingness to work collaboratively with educators
• Attending paid professional development sessions for faculty outside of school hours
• Providing a sense of caring and concern that enables our students to support one another and challenge themselves to grow as individuals
• Meet regularly with the Department of Lifelong Learning Inclusion Team to discuss student needs and continuing support

Ability to work one-on-one with students who have significant behavioral challenges and be comfortable handling physical behaviors.

When and Where:

• Wednesday (2:30 pm – 5:15 pm) in person at our Emanu-El Downtown Religious School Lab in Chelsea
• Additional opportunities may be available Sundays (9:00 – 12:00) and Mondays (3:30 – 6:00) in person at our Temple Emanu-El Religious School, Upper East Side

The Ideal Candidate:

We encourage those with varied backgrounds and experiences to apply. Do not hesitate to apply even if you do not meet all the listed qualifications. Priority is given to people with experience in special education and/or knowledge of special education practices.

• Person(s) with experience in classroom or informal education, such as Jewish camp or afterschool programs in grades Pre-K through 8
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Comfortable teaching in a Reform Jewish congregation to a diverse student body
• Candidates must reside within the New York City tri-state area

Click here to apply.

Job Title:        Religious School Teacher
Department:  Lifelong Learning
FLSA Status:  $45 – $70/hour Faculty – In-Person
Schedule:       2 – 10 hours per week
Reports to:    Assistant Director of Lifelong Learning

About Us

Congregation Emanu-El, the first Reform Jewish synagogue in New York City, is hiring part-time religious school faculty members for our 2024-25 school year. Our innovative and unique religious school is committed to Jewish learning that is relevant, inspirational, and transformative. Visit emanuelnyc.org/school to learn more about our school and our congregation, our educational vision, and the programs we offer.

Openings:

• In-person classroom faculty (Grades PreK-8, Hebrew and Judaic Studies curricula)

Core Responsibilities:

• Preparing creative, interactive lessons as part of a well-structured curriculum
• Collaborating with school administration and other faculty members to create innovative and meaningful Jewish learning experiences, both in and out of the classroom
• Regularly communicating with families outside of school hours
• Assisting in the planning and preparation of special programs, including family education and holiday celebrations
• Attending paid professional development sessions for faculty outside of school hours
• Providing a sense of caring and concern that enables our students to support one another and challenge themselves to grow as individuals

When and Where:

• Sunday (9:00 am – 12:00 pm) in person at our main Upper East Side campus
• Monday (4:00 pm – 6:00 pm) in person at our main Upper East Side campus

The Ideal Candidate:

We encourage those with varied backgrounds and experiences to apply. Do not hesitate to apply even if you do not meet all the listed qualifications! 

• Person(s) with experience in classroom or informal education, such as Jewish camp or afterschool programs in grades Pre-K through 8
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to teach Hebrew, Bible, Jewish history, and holidays incorporating arts, drama, movement, or media
• Comfortable teaching in a Reform Jewish congregation to a diverse student body
• Candidates must reside within the New York City tri-state area

Compensation, benefits, and why it’s great to work here:

• Pay begins at $45/hour (In person only)
• Up to two paid sick days per school year
• Generous (paid) professional development opportunities

Click here to apply.