Musical Clergy Leader (Cantor or Musical Rabbi)

Temple Aliyah, a vibrant egalitarian Conservative synagogue in Needham, Massachusetts, is seeking an energetic full-time Musical Clergy to serve as part of our leadership team, complementing our new spiritual leader Rabbi Allison Poirier. We are looking for a dynamic, creative and collaborative individual, who can enhance the spiritual life of the Congregation through traditional and modern music and song. Come join us! We have 360-370 families (many young families). Fairly traditional services but guitar can be used for Kabbalat Shabbat or creative parts of the service for monthly meditation Shabbat. General Responsibilities: Collaborate with the Rabbi and professional staff in the daily life of the shul, Lead engaging and participatory worship services on Shabbat and holidays, Integrate music in the religious school and other programming, Chant Torah, Haftarah, and Megillot, as needed, Participate in life cycle events of congregants & Perform pastoral and life cycle duties and visits to the sick. Specific duties include: B’nai Mitzvah Program: Tutor B’nai Mitzvah students to lead the service, including reciting/singing prayers and chanting Torah and Haftarah, With the Rabbi, ensure students are fully prepared for their B’nai Mitzvah, Guide families through B’nai Mitzvah process & Assess guest Torah readers, Musical Direction: Create and oversee congregational music programs, Collaborate with the Rabbi to develop a musical vision for the congregation, Develop musical programming for youth and adults, including concerts, musical education, and choir & Play guitar or other musical instrument (preferred) & Education: Teach a variety of ages and interest groups, Offer one or two courses a year in our rich adult education program, Engage actively in the religious school & Bring music into the preschool and other young family programming & Synagogue Leadership, Administration and Community Responsibilities: Work collaboratively with the Rabbi, synagogue staff and congregational leadership, Create and participate in community events and concerts (Jewish and interfaith) & Engage with the local community beyond Temple Aliyah. Qualifications: Fluency in nusach and Conservative weekday, Shabbat, and holiday liturgy, Comfort with Torah, Haftarah, and Megillot trope, Ability to sing and lead congregants in prayer with spirit and energy, Ability to teach children and adults, Computer competency, including Microsoft Office, recording audio files, music notation software, and social media (preferred) & Filled with ruach! Salary: $120-$140K, benefits TBD. Full-time. Contact: Laurie Rubin, [email protected]. To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter, and sample recordings or videos that reflect your musical skills to [email protected].  Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.  www.templealiyah.com.

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