Marketing & Communications Coordinator

Marketing and Communications Coordinator

Company: Temple Emanu-El of San Jose

Location: San Jose, CA (Rose Garden area, on-site)

Job Type: Full-time, non-exempt

Pay: $34.00 - $36.00 per hour, depending on experience

Schedule: Monday-Thursday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Friday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM; evenings and

weekends as needed

About Us

Temple Emanu-El is a vibrant, welcoming Reform Jewish congregation of about 350 member households in the Rose Garden area of San Jose. Since 1861, we have brought people together through worship, learning, celebration, and service to others.

About the Role

We're looking for a creative, organized, and dependable Marketing and Communications Coordinator to serve as the hub of the temple's communications. Reporting to the Executive Director, you'll help our members, guests, and the wider community stay informed about and connected to everything happening at Temple Emanu-El. You'll also share in front-office responsibilities and be a friendly, service-oriented presence for our community.

What You'll Do

Communications & Marketing

• Compile, edit, lay out, and publish the monthly bulletin and weekly congregation emails
• Create flyers, posters, and other promotional materials, and distribute them electronically or in print
• Work with our printer and volunteers to meet publishing deadlines
• Partner with temple committees to market temple events successfully
• Maintain a media list and write event and program descriptions for community outlets, including Jewish Community News ads
• Keep event listings current on the Jewish Silicon Valley community calendar
• Grow the temple's presence on Facebook, Instagram, X, and other social media platforms
• Create and maintain targeted member groups in the temple database, and help keep the website current

Office & Event Support

• Answer phones, greet and direct visitors, and take payments over the phone as needed
• Assist with High Holy Days, membership mailings, and other seasonal high-volume work
• Staff temple events as required

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree or at least 3 years of related experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with close attention to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially Word and Excel), Adobe Illustrator, Canva, Constant Contact or MailChimp, and social media platforms
• Website maintenance experience; ShulCloud or similar CRM experience is a plus
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, and the ability to meet deadlines in a busy office
• A self-starter who also works well with a wide range of people and groups
• Discretion and a commitment to confidentiality
• Nonprofit experience and knowledge of Jewish customs and practices are very helpful

How to Apply

Please email your resume and a brief cover letter, along with a few examples of your design or communications work, to [email protected]. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Temple Emanu-El is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to an inclusive and welcoming workplace and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.