Congregation Emanu El, founded in 1944, is Houston’s largest Reform Jewish congregation. Emanu El is an inspiring and exciting place to work for those considering a career in a Jewish non-profit organization. Congregation Emanu El offers generous compensation and vacation, as well as a wide range of other benefits. If you are looking for your next professional opportunity in a visionary and inspiring organization, we invite you to review our open positions below.
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Congregation Emanu El seeks a strategic and hands-on Director of Development to build and strengthen the program. A member of the Emanu El’s senior leadership team, and reporting to the Senior Rabbi, the Director of Development will have the opportunity to build a philanthropy program grounded in Jewish values and industry best practices.
About Congregation Emanu El
For more than 80 years, Congregation Emanu El has grown into one of Houston’s most vibrant congregations, and is currently its largest Reform synagogue, serving approximately 1,600 families. Our community is dedicated to spiritual life, inclusive community, lifelong Jewish learning, and social justice.
Congregation Emanu El has an annual budget of approximately $10 million and a separate $25 million endowment. Our operating budget is funded through a combination of annual membership dues, tuition income from our schools, and revenue from our endowment. With the recent completion of a $21M capital campaign, Congregation Emanu El is entering an exciting new phase as a community. The success of our capital campaign demonstrated Emanu El’s longstanding culture of generosity, and our leadership now seeks to build on that momentum to continue to advance philanthropy as a strong revenue stream to support the congregation’s mission and programs.
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The Director of Membership & Engagement is responsible for leading a comprehensive strategy to attract, retain, and engage members of Congregation Emanu El. This role oversees the full membership lifecycle — from first inquiry through long-term engagement and leadership — and serves as the primary staff steward of belonging, connection, and commitment within the congregation. This is primarily a strategic, relationship-driven position, rather than administrative or clerical role, and reports to the Executive Director.
About Congregation Emanu El
We are a vibrant and historic 1,600 family Reform Jewish synagogue in Houston, dedicated to building a warm, inclusive, and dynamic community. With a focus on worship, education, social action, and meaningful connection, we seek to create an environment where Jewish traditions thrive and adapt to contemporary needs.
Function: Customer Service and Administrative Support
Reports to: Helfman Religious School Director
Position Description: The Helfman Assistant and Registrar provides administrative support to the Helfman Religious School Director and their department. The primary duties are to produce, maintain and organize all student and teacher data and other materials related to the operations of Helfman Religious School. This person is integral to providing a warm and welcoming atmosphere in the religious school and excellent customer service to school families and congregants.
The Helfman Assistant and Registrar position requires a detail-oriented individual who excels at multitasking and problem solving and can anticipate the needs of those they support. The person must be able to prioritize and take initiative. Exceptional organizational and computer skills are essential. The position requires sensitivity to personal situations and adherence to confidentiality. Given the nature of synagogue work, a great deal of flexibility and ability to pivot based on changing circumstances is essential. The individual is expected to work with the administrative team to support congregational operations as needed.
Read More and ApplyThe Youth and Young Adult Engagement Coordinator (YYAEC) is a creative, confident and enthusiastic professional, responsible for connecting with Congregation Emanu El’s youth and teens through intentional relationship-based engagement, experiential educational programming, and inspiring teen leadership. As a member of our education team, this position offers an opportunity to partner with our Rabbis, Cantor and Director of Helfman Religious School, along with professional staff and lay leaders to build dynamic and innovative entry points into Jewish living and learning experiences.
Read More and ApplyBecker School is seeking a passionate and dedicated Early Childhood Educator to join our vibrant, community-centered learning environment. This role serves as the primary caregiver and educator for a consistent group of children and works closely with a co-teacher to create a nurturing, engaging, and developmentally appropriate classroom.
This position reports directly to the Director of Becker School.
Job Posting To Apply, email Rachel Spector-McAdam, Director, Becker SchoolLocation: Congregation Emanu El, Houston, Texas
Frequent need for:
B’nei Mitzvah Teachers
Hebrew and Judaics Teachers
Substitute Teachers
