Key Aspects of the Role: What You Will Do1. Transformative Ritual Leadership• Create Welcoming, Joyful Services: Lead Shabbat, daily, and holiday services where members are not just attending, but are excited to participate and sing along.• Bridge Tradition and Innovation: Work collaboratively with the Rabbi and lay leadership to ensure services are deeply rooted in tradition while incorporating a discerning eye and ear toward innovative melodies and styles, finding the perfect balance for every moment of the Jewish year.• Elevate Spirituality: Ensure that prayer, music, and spirituality are meaningful, moving, and profoundly welcoming to members and visitors by incorporating your voice, instrumental accompaniment (when appropriate), and the voice of our community into our services.2. B'nei Mitzvah and Educational Leadership• Empower Future Leaders: Play a central, hands-on role in the success of our foundational B’nei Mitzvah program.• Program Oversight: Oversee and execute all B'nei Mitzvah tutoring in partnership with our Baal Koreh/Tutor, ensuring excellence in the instruction of Torah and Haftarah chanting and service leading with confidence and meaning.3. Musical Program Development & Innovation• Expand Music’s Reach: Develop creative, engaging programs that extend music beyond ritual services.• Showcase Your/SPS’s Talent: Design and lead musical events, adult learning opportunities, and community programs that elevate SPS's musical profile within the broader community.• Lead our Choir: Inspire, rehearse, and grow Kol Rinah, our volunteer choir for various events throughout the year.4. Music Education for All Ages• Instill a Love of Jewish Music: Engage learners across Kaplan Nursery School, Jackson Religious School, and teen programming to foster enduring connection.• Seamless Progression: Use music and prayer as a tool for connection that keeps students engaged from preschool through B'nei Mitzvah and beyond.Reporting line: This position reports to the Senior Rabbi/CEO and may supervise tutors and relevant contractors.What are we looking for?• Possess vocal skills and training and appreciation and knowledge of traditional and contemporary Jewish music, including liturgical settings.• Ability to manage and/or lead the full range of services held throughout the year, including weekly, daily and High Holiday services.• Competency in reading and understanding Hebrew, and ability to read and teach Torah, Haftarah and Megillot though we do have a baal koreh who reads the majority of our Torah reading throughout the year.• A love of teaching and working with students.• A commitment to the values and practices of Conservative Judaism.• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop positive relationships and inspire and encourage participation.• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with synagogue staff and congregants on a range of activities.• Excellent organization, time management and communication skills, including ability to organize and potentially direct areas of interest outside of traditional cantorial and/or rabbinic duties such as working with various affinity groups in the synagogue.What do you bring?You have a strong sense of musicality and an understanding of traditional and innovative Jewish worship.• Musical excellence and an understanding of Jewish prayer and liturgy remain a priority – strong voice, presence, and musical leadership.• Worship should feel uplifting, connective, and spiritually resonant.• However, musicality alone is not enough without the accompanying emotional and communal connection.Having a strong and musical voice with the ability to adapt to the various services and programs inviting people to feel the energy and power of Jewish music as they sing along.Community Engagement is something you love!• Being a visible, accessible, and present figure in our communal experience.• Knowing the congregation—building relationships and being present in both joyful and difficult moments—is essential.You are someone who exudes joy for the team and mission.• Alignment on shared values and vision: someone who wants to grow with SPS and help SPS grow in return.• Engages with the community naturally and authentically.• Flexible and nimble: able to switch contexts quickly, pitch in wherever needed, and handle shifting priorities with calm and good judgment.• Collaborative teammate: works seamlessly with clergy, educators, and staff within and beyond musical responsibilities, with a can-do approach.• Problem solver: anticipates needs, adapts plans on the fly, and maintains a positive, solutions-oriented mindset.COMPENSATION & BENEFITS• Salary: $135,000 - $175,000, commensurate with experience, qualities, and responsibilities.• Health FSA, TransitCheck FSA, and Dependent Care FSA participation facilitated by SPS• Family Leave; Synagogue Membership; Tuition Discounts for educational programs; Paid Vacation; A weekday off (generally Thursdays); Vision and Dental Insurance; Professional development support; First contract will not include employer pension contributions; elective contributions to the Joint Retirement Board may be made.Schedule and ExpectationsThis is an on‑site, Shabbat‑centric role in Midtown East, with regular evening and weekend responsibilities. Typical duties include Shabbat services, daily minyan, festivals and High Holidays, rehearsals, educational programming, and life‑cycle events. [Limited remote work may be possible for planning and preparation.]HOW TO APPLYPlease send a cover letter and resume to search@spsnyc.org. Selected candidates may be invited to submit recordings and/or lead a sample service or rehearsal as part of the interview process. Employment is subject to work authorization and a background check consistent with SPS policy.