Job Title: Administrative Specialist
Reports To: Managing Director, Isaac Jennings, ijennings@livingmussar.org
Location: Remote, must live in Twin Cities.
Type: 30-35 hours per week, start date July 2026. Accepting applications now. Exciting
growth opportunity!
About Living Mussar
Living Mussar is a Twin Cities-based Jewish nonprofit organization dedicated to
cultivating personal growth, community connection, and meaningful transformation
through the study and practice of Mussar — a Jewish tradition of inner growth for the
sake of a better world. We believe this ancient wisdom is as relevant and alive today as
ever, and we’re passionate about bringing it to people in ways that are accessible,
engaging, and genuinely life-changing. We offer small-group learning communities
(va’adot), public events, facilitator training, and a podcast exploring Jewish wisdom for
daily living.
We are a small, hard-working team that gets things done — and we have a lot of fun
doing it. Our culture is vibrant, positive, and deeply intentional. We care deeply about the
work and about each other, and it shows. We bring the same values we practice into our
daily decisions, our treatment of one another, and the way we lead. We’re looking for
someone who can roll up their sleeves, work efficiently, and bring both competence and
genuine joy to the work — someone who will feel at home in a place where what you do
makes a positive difference.
Position Summary
The Administrative Specialist plays a vital role in supporting the smooth and effective
functioning of Living Mussar. This position provides administrative, organizational, and
communications support to the Executive and Managing Directors and broader team,
helping ensure that programs, partnerships, and operations run with clarity, care, and
professionalism.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, dependable, and detail-oriented, with
demonstrated experience in administrative support or a related role. They are
comfortable working proactively and independently in a mission-driven, values-centered
environment. Clear and consistent communication is essential.
Responsibilities:
Administrative & Operations Support
● Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Executive & Managing Director
and program staff
● Assist with data entry and file management
● Follow up on action items as needed
Program & Event Support
● Support logistics for programs, trainings, events, and stewardship campaigns
● Help manage registrations, confirmations, and follow-up communications before
and after events
● Pull and prepare participant, donor, and mailing lists as needed
● Assist with post-event follow-up, including thank-yous and surveys
Communications & Outreach
● Triage and respond to general inquiries emails with warmth and clarity, routing as
needed
● Assist with newsletter production and social media scheduling
● May assist with content creation and social media management over time, as appropriate
Development & Partnerships Support
● Perform stewardship campaign tasks, including data entry, acknowledgments, and
list management
● Assist with donor communications and record-keeping
● Support grant-related administration and reporting as needed
General Support
● Anticipate administrative needs and proactively offer solutions
● Take on additional responsibilities based on experience, interest, and capacity to
learn new tasks
● Support special projects as assigned
● Uphold Living Mussar’s values of integrity, collaboration, and care in all
interactions
Compensation
$22-$25.00/hour. 30-35 hours per week. PTO/holiday pay. Remote, must live in Twin
Cities. References required.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience in an administrative, operations, or executive
support role - Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with standard office tools (email, calendars, spreadsheets,
cloud-based file management) - Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet
deadlines - Alignment with Living Mussar’s mission and values
- Experience with nonprofit organizations, donor databases, or CRM platforms
is a plus
To apply, please email your current resume and a cover letter to Isaac Jennings, Managing Director, at ijennings@livingmussar.org; applications will be accepted on a revolving basis until the position is filled.
