Congregation Beth El is seeking a clergy partner to co-lead our community in study, song and spiritual uplift. Our new hire will partner with our energetic Rabbi in a number of leadership and support roles. We expect that this person and the role will evolve together. The job description is somewhat flexible; these are the areas that we are particularly interested in addressing:
• Ritual Responsibilities: Lead innovative and meaningful participatory worship experiences. Recruit and train lay ritual leaders and ensure that Torah and haftarah readers are assigned for weekly services. Partner with the rabbi around special ritual events, including holidays and B’nai Mitzvah services. Collaborate with the rabbi on providing pastoral support to the congregation.
• Musical Direction: Supervise and direct all congregational music programs. Recruit, rehearse and lead singers/musicians for monthly musical Friday night Shabbat services. Musical instrument experience preferred.
• Education and Religious School Responsibilities: Design and participate in musical programming for the religious school community. Collaborate with the rabbi, education staff and Programming Committee to bring innovative experiences to the school.
• B’nai Mitzvah Program: Oversight of ritual preparation for B’nai Mitzvah students including instruction in Torah and haftarah chanting. Evaluate students to ensure that they are fully prepared. Teach adult B’nai Mitzvah students as needed