ABOUT CBST: Congregation Beit Simchat Torah (CBST) is a vibrant spiritual community and a progressive voice within Judaism. Founded in 1973, CBST welcomes gay men, lesbians, bisexuals, transgender, queer and straight individuals and families. Passionate, provocative, and deeply Jewish, CBST champions a Judaism that rejoices in diversity, denounces social injustice wherever it exists, and strives for human rights for all people. Our congregation benefits from clergy, and rabbinical and cantorial interns, from the Reconstructionist, Conservative and Reform Movements of Judaism. Our administrative staff and lay leaders bring a diversity of backgrounds, expertise and experience to the community. Together, ‎we take pride in our work and in the strong community that we lead, support, and learn with. ‎

JOB SUMMARY: The Project Manager supports CBST projects including but not limited to: Capital Campaign, Annual Giving, database maintenance, reports, events, liaison to various committees and staff, and other tasks as called upon to assist the Directors of Development, Capital Campaign, and Finance. In addition, the Project Manager will research, analyze and propose innovations in administration and development to further institutional growth.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Updates and maintains donor database in conjunction with Communications Manager and Development Associate
Assists in financial data entry
Reports at regular intervals, and as called upon, on: capital and annual giving, events/programs, engagement, membership, and donorship.
Updates &/or provides content for relevant pages/forms on CBST’s website in collaboration with Communications Manager
Develops new hard copy and online registration/contribution/event forms.
Manages Capital Campaign invoicing in conjunction with Director of Development and bookkeeper.
Plans fundraising and development events for Capital and Annual giving, and collaborates with other staff and lay leaders on synagogue events
Drafts and sends (snailmail and email) Capital Campaign correspondence, including solicitation materials, pledge forms, and acknowledgement letters, maintaining accurate records of all communications, including reports from staff and lay leaders on verbal and email communications

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Attention to Detail: consistently keeps track of important smaller elements of a task/project without losing sight of the larger picture
Creativity and Innovation: suggests new or improved methods of entering/monitoring data that increases efficiency and effectiveness
Initiative: has a committed work-ethic and is motivated to take on and accomplish new projects; ability to work well with little direction at times
Interpersonal Skills: is approachable and uses diplomacy and tact at all levels of communication with members, solicitors, Board members, etc.; able to take feedback constructively and provide input and feedback
Personal Resilience: adapts well and smoothly to changes in work priorities or new assignments; is flexible; maintains grace under pressure
Time Management: can effectively use time to complete work assignments based on priorities
Decision Making and Problem Solving: is able to view problems or difficulties in completing work assignments as opportunities for improvement without getting stuck in a single way of viewing situation
Verbal and Written Communications: can articulate messages to other staff members and campaign contacts both clearly and succinctly
Understanding of basic accounting principles
Passion for non-profits/mission-based work
Affinity for CBST’s mission and history
Knowledge of Jewish culture and religious practice; knowledge of written Hebrew a distinct plus.
Comfort, familiarity, and respect for the range of LGBTQ culture and identities
Maturity and discretion

EXPECTATIONS:

3-5 years of work experience in non-profit fundraising / development
Experience with event planning
Comfort with LGBTQ organization and constituency
Tech savvy, proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Publisher and database management experience – knowledge of ShulSuite a plus
Work at West Village office with anticipated move to West 30th Street, Chelsea in 2016, and be accessible via cell, text, email during reasonable hours, if needed
Attend certain Friday evening services and occasional Saturday mornings (scheduled with Supervisors) and work on some Jewish holidays, specifically Erev Rosh Hashanah + Morning Day One and on Kol Nidre and Yom Kippur morning (not eligible for OT)
Min. BA Degree

How to apply

Please send Cover Letter and Resume to careers@cbst.org. When applying for this job please put in the subject line the job title.