Job Description

Overview

TBZ is an independent, inclusive Jewish congregation with members of all ages who are committed to each other, joyful participatory worship, meaningful Jewish learning, spiritual growth, and acts of social justice. We nurture a love for Judaism – for Jewish learning, ritual, and prayer – in order to deepen our commitment to justice and compassion and help each other live lives of meaning and purpose.

We are searching for an Assistant Rabbi, Director of Community Engagement to lead our efforts in engaging new and seasoned members, in order to help all members find their place in the community and strengthen the sustainability of TBZ.

A successful leader of TBZ’s community engagement work will get to know all members by learning about their interests, their hopes for involvement with TBZ and potential avenues for connection with other members. They will work with the TBZ staff to develop systems for community engagement.  These systems may include the use of technology to capture important information about members and help scale our engagement efforts. The Assistant Rabbi will develop a diverse array of creative programs that help all members connect and find their place in the TBZ community, increase overall engagement, and create pathways to future leadership.

Outcomes and Goals 

• Help to foster a relational culture that builds community and inspires belonging;
• Set up one-on-one time (breakfast, lunch, coffee, etc) with every new member and 25% of the existing membership each year;
• Cultivate a strong volunteer pipeline that increases the percent of congregants serving on committees and interested in serving on the Board;
• Implement an effective engagement strategy to re-engage members who are no longer actively involved in shul life;
• Create 2 new events and 2 new programs in year 1, in collaboration with TBZ’s rabbinic and lay leadership, that offer new ways for members to connect with each other in smaller groups or with the community as a whole;
• Develop/improve the systems to capture important information about members and their interests, make it easier to connect members to volunteer opportunities and relevant programs, and follow-up with members who participate in programs to gather feedback;
• Use and increase TBZ’s presence on social media as a tool for connection;
• Over time, improve membership acquisition and retention rates.

Responsibilities

1. Rabbinic Community Engagement (70%):
   • Meet with prospective, new, and current members in groups and one-on-one to assess member and community needs in order to develop and make informed programming decisions;
   • Participate in Shabbat and holiday services and other community events to welcome and greet members and develop relationships;
   • Use social media to connect with TBZ members and prospective members and promote TBZ’s vision, values, and goals;
   • Collaborate with lay leadership in strengthening committees and other leadership positions; provide staff support for  several committees;
   • Work in collaboration with the Executive Director to evolve and improve systems, including data capture, that enable the team to scale engagement and volunteer efforts;
   • Recognize evolving cohorts within the community and organize opportunities for connections and belonging.
2. Pulpit and Pastoral Duties (20%):
   • Participate with the davening team, leading Shabbat, holiday, and weekday services;
   • Assist with other pastoral duties (i.e. life-cycle events) as needed.
3. Other Responsibilities (10%):
   • Other duties that may arise and be agreed to.

Tagged as: assistant rabbi, community engagement

Work Remotely: no

Qualifications:

• Rabbinic Ordination from a recognized rabbinical school;
• Ability to work both independently, taking the initiative to do what is necessary to get the job done, and to work collaboratively as part of a team;
• Warm, self-motivated, and energetic with a vision for participation, engagement, and growth;
• Energized by building relationships and fostering personal connections;
• Effective organization, communication, and interpersonal skills;
• Proficiency with technology, experience with databases/CRM a plus;
• Skillful with social media and basic computer applications;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Proficiency with leading services.

Position Start Date: July 1, 2024

Benefits:

TBZ offers benefits that include health insurance, paid time off including Jewish and secular holidays, and a budget for professional development to pursue learning opportunities to build and strengthen the skills required in this role.

Salary Range: $90,000-100,000

Send resumes and cover letter to:

To apply please submit 1) a resume and 2) a letter of interest to assistantrabbisearch@tbzbrookline.org. We encourage applicants to submit as soon as possible. We will begin interviewing on a rolling basis.

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