Event & Program Associate

Job Description

About The Temple

The Temple, Atlanta’s oldest & youngest synagogue, is one of the country’s most historic and vibrant Reform Jewish congregations. Located in Midtown, The Temple is a diverse congregational community that serves more than 1,800 member households. Since its founding in 1867, The Temple has been recognized as a leader in the Reform Jewish movement. It is a source of transformational Jewish life experiences and interfaith connection, lifelong education, inspiring worship, commitment to civil rights and social justice, and the continual building of community.

Position Summary

The Event & Program Associate supports key programs within The Temple’s Engagement / Communications and Music & Cultural Arts departments. This role serves as the liaison for music & cultural arts programming, leads age & stage programs, and provides hands-on support for major congregational events, including High Holy Day and other Jewish holiday programming, and Friday evening Shabbat Services. The Event & Program Associate also serves as the primary event coordinator for facility rentals.

Working closely with the Director and Assistant Director of Engagement & Communications and the Cantor (who directs music and cultural arts programming), the Event & Program Associate ensures programs are well-executed, effectively marketed, and foster strong engagement across the congregation and in the community.

Essential Functions :

Music & Cultural Arts

• Serve as the administrative liaison to the Music & Cultural Arts Committee and work under the guidance of the Cantor (who serves as The Temple’s Music & Cultural Arts Director) for all Cultural Arts related responsibilities.
• In coordination with the Music & Cultural Arts Committee, research, develop and implement an annual calendar of diverse music and cultural arts programming aligned with the synagogue’s mission and values.
• Coordinate artists, musicians, speakers, and performers and serve as a welcoming and professional representative of the synagogue to artists, patrons, and community partners.
• Manage all logistical aspects of music & cultural arts programming in partnership with Temple staff, including contracts, technical and A / V needs, hospitality, travel and lodging, and facility / on-site event execution for approximately six music & cultural arts events annually.
• Cultivate partnerships with local and regional cultural institutions, synagogues, churches, and arts organizations to co-sponsor programs and broaden audience reach.

Age & Stage Programming

Facility / Event Rentals

Engagement / Communications / Music & Cultural Arts Support

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have the following attributes :

Responsibilities :

Because of the nature of congregational life, work hours are structured around the demands of The Temple’s programming and worship services. It is an in-person, full-time position, with federal and some Jewish holidays off. All Temple employees are expected to work on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur , and occasionally other Jewish holidays, weekends, or major congregational events.

Why Work Here?

Joining The Temple means becoming part of a supportive, mission-driven community that values teamwork, respect, and excellence. We offer a collaborative work environment where employees contribute to meaningful programs that impact our members and the broader Atlanta community. The Temple provides opportunities for professional growth, a culture of inclusivity, and the chance to make a difference every day.

Compensation

The salary for this position is between $50,000 - $60,000, with a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical and Dental Insurance; Life, AD&D and LTD insurance; 401K Retirement Plan; and Paid Time Off.

Process : Candidates Should Submit Resume & Cover Letter To :

Tena Drew

The Temple

1589 Peachtree Street NE

Atlanta, GA 30309

Email : tdrew@the-temple.org

For consideration candidates MUST include both a resume & cover letter.