Join our team at tThe Boston Synagogue, we are a warm, creative, and community-centered nonprofit shul in the heart of downtown Boston.
We’re always looking for thoughtful, skilled people who want to do meaningful work in a place that values both professionalism and genuine human connection and furthering Jewish culture.
WE’RE GROWING OUR TEAM!
The Boston Synagogue & BackRoom Boston Cultural Venue
Downtown Boston | Two Part-Time Positions Available May 5 2026
We are a warm, friendly, pluralistic, and inclusive community in the heart of downtown Boston — and we are hiring two part-time positions to help us grow, connect, and thrive.
POSITION 1 May 5 2026
Communications, Content & Events Associate
Part-Time | 20 hours/week | Entry Level to Early Career
Put yourself at the intersection of Jewish community, live music, and cultural programming in downtown Boston. Create and manage social media content, design graphics in Canva, send email campaigns through Constant Contact, promote events on Eventbrite and WordPress, and provide hands-on support at live events — from setup to breakdown.
Ideal for: Entry-level professional, career changer, or student seeking hands-on experience in communications, content creation, events and nonprofit arts administration.
Skills: WordPress, Canva, Eventbrite, Constant Contact, social media, strong writing, warm engaging voice. Compensation: Competitive, commensurate with experience.
POSITION 2 May 5 2026
Director of Community Engagement & Development
Part-Time (could lead to full time) | 30 hours/week + | Senior Level | Career Pathway Role
Lead the growth of one of downtown Boston’s most intimate and dynamic Jewish communities. Drive membership growth and donor engagement, develop and steward relationships with community partners, pursue grants and fundraising opportunities, and support BackRoom Boston as a premier Jewish cultural venue.
Ideal for: Career path progression with a track record in development, community relations, and strategic growth — and a genuine passion for Jewish communal life.
Skills: Fundraising, donor relations, grant writing, membership development, community outreach, Jewish communal experience a plus.
Compensation: Competitive, commensurate with experience. Career pathway to expanded role.
TO APPLY FOR EITHER POSITION
Email resume and cover letter to: office@bostonsynagogue.org
Subject line: [Position Title] Application We are hiring immediately for both role
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