Evening Building & Facilities Coordinator

Company: Temple Shalom of Newton   Location: Newton, MA  

Hours: Part-Time, Monday–Thursday, 5:30 p.m. until building closing (usually betweåen 8:00 and 10:30 p.m), approximately 15–20 hours per week. Occasional weekend shifts may also be available, based on program and rental needs.

Location: Temple Shalom of Newton, Newton, MA

Compensation: $25/hr with a minimum of 3 hours per shift

Temple Shalom is a vibrant Reform Jewish congregation in Newton, MA of 600 families. Our program and school calendars are full, and our members enjoy participating in a wide variety of activities and worship experiences.

The Building Representative provides evening and occasional weekend support for Temple Shalom’s programs and rentals, helping ensure a welcoming, safe, and well-maintained building. This role manages visitor access, monitors the building during events, handles routine issues, and completes end-of-night closing.

Key Responsibilities

• PProgram and Rental Support: Welcome groups and coordinate with the staff lead, accommodator, security personnel, caterers, and other vendors as needed.

• Building Access: Manage entry using the building’s security system, in coordination with the security guard. 

• Room Readiness: Confirm that rooms are set up correctly, appropriate lights are on, and temperatures are comfortable. Make minor adjustments as needed.

• Building Monitoring: Conduct building walkthroughs approximately every 30 minutes during programs and rentals to monitor the facility and identify any issues.

• Closing Procedures: Close and secure the building at the end of each evening, including turning off designated lights, the heat/air, coffee and tea stations, and ensuring all doors are closed and locked.

• Minor Issue Resolution: Respond to unexpected building issues, such as a clogged toilet, spill, or other minor maintenance concern, and contact the appropriate staff member when additional assistance is needed.

• Additional Tasks: Complete small operational and building tasks, as needed.

 

Required Qualifications

• Reliable, organized, and comfortable working independently during evening programs and rentals.

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills; attention to detail; ability to follow building security and closing procedures; ability to respond calmly to routine unexpected issues and escalate concerns when needed.

• Availability to work weekday evenings, with flexibility to accommodate varying program schedules and occasional weekend shifts.

• Reliable transportation in all weather conditions. 

Temple Shalom is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcoming community. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and beyond. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race or ethnicity, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, living with disabilities, generation, socioeconomic class or veteran status.

Application Instructions

Please submit your resume along with 1-2 paragraphs that explain your interest in this role to jobs@templeshalom.org. 

 

Temple Shalom is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcoming community. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and beyond. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race or ethnicity, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, living with disabilities, generation, socioeconomic class or veteran status.

Instructions to Apply:

Please submit your resume along with 1-2 paragraphs that explain your interest in this role to jobs@templeshalom.org.