Cantor

Congregation Ohev Shalom in beautiful Maitland, Florida is seeking a Cantor. Are you passionate about inspiring others through music, Torah, and community? Our vibrant and welcoming Conservative synagogue is looking for a dynamic Cantor to be a key leader in shaping our spiritual, educational, and cultural life. If you love working with all ages, leading uplifting worship, and creating meaningful Jewish moments, this is the job for you! As our Cantor, you’ll wear many hats: Prayer leader, Torah teacher, b’nai mitzvah mentor, musical leader, and all-around Jewish role model. We are looking for someone who brings enthusiasm, creativity, and a love of Jewish tradition to every part of their work. Bonus points if you’ve ever been the life of the campfire at a summer camp or led ruach-filled youth group programs—because we believe that joy is at the heart of Jewish life! Key Areas of Responsibility: Prayer and Torah Professional, B’nai Mitzvah Professional, Musical Professional: Collaborative Leadership & Administrative and Programmatic. What We’re Looking For: A strong foundation in Torah chanting, nusach, and Jewish liturgical music, with a willingness and the ability to balance tradition and creativity, Exceptional teaching skills and the ability to connect with learners of all ages, Musical talent (bonus points if you play guitar or another instrument!) and a voice that inspires participation, A warm and approachable presence that makes congregants feel welcome and valued, Experience with camp or youth programming is a huge plus, Visionary and collaborative leadership style, Strong administrative and organizational skills & Tech-savvy with the ability to use digital tools to enhance learning and music (or eager to learn). Why You’ll Love It Here: A warm, supportive community that values tradition and innovation, Opportunities to bring your ideas to life and make a real impact, A team that knows how to work hard and have fun!, Competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, professional development, and synagogue membership & Relocation assistance (if applicable). The annual salary for the position is dependent on the experience of the candidate, with the range starting at $120,000. We can’t wait to meet you and hear how you will bring your talents, energy, and love for Jewish life to our community. Please send your resume and any additional materials you would like us to consider such as vocal recordings to: [email protected]. www.ohevshalom.org. 

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