Director of Operations for Sparks

NCSY

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About The Position

SPARKS is a dynamic Jewish youth initiative that engages teens and families across the GTA through inspiring educational, social, leadership, and community programming. NCSY Canada is dedicated to inspiring Jewish teens to connect deeply with their identity, their people, and their Torah. Through dynamic programming—Shabbatons, clubs, trips, learning initiatives, and one-on-one relationships—we create life-changing experiences for thousands of teens across the country. The Orthodox Union (OU) is one of the largest Orthodox Jewish organizations in the United States. Founded in 1898, the OU supports a network of synagogues, youth programs, Jewish and Religious Zionist advocacy programs, programs for the disabled, localized religious study programs, and international units. The OU maintains a kosher certification service, whose circled U symbol, Ⓤ, is found on the labels of many kosher commercial and consumer food products.

The Director of Operations for SPARKS is a key leadership role responsible for the operational excellence, growth, and day-to-day execution of SPARKS programming across the GTA. This role oversees weekly programming and major events for SPARKS Girls (4G), SPARKS Boys (4B), Parents, and SPARKS Juniors, ensuring programs are engaging, well-organized, and impactful for teens and families alike. In addition to operational leadership, this position serves as the Director of SPARKS Israel Summer Programs, guiding recruitment efforts and supporting families throughout the Israel summer program journey. The ideal candidate is highly organized, relationship-oriented, proactive, and passionate about Jewish teen engagement. They thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy balancing logistics with people-focused work, and are excited to help build exceptional experiences for teens. This position is for the 2026-2027 Program year and is open to part-time or full-time candidates.

Requirements

• Deep understanding of Torah values, traditions, and community life
• Experience in youth engagement, program coordination, experiential education, or operations management
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities
• Ability to think strategically while executing operational details effectively
• Self-motivated, proactive, and adaptable in a dynamic environment
• Passion for teen engagement and relationship-based education
• Creative, entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on impact and growth

Responsibilities

• Help with planning and oversight of all weekly SPARKS programming and events
• Help shape and implement strategic program initiatives and engagement goals
• Ensure programs are engaging, well-executed, and aligned with SPARKS values and standards
• Track participation, engagement, and program impact metrics
• Continuously evaluate and strengthen program quality and teen experience
• Attend and actively participate in programs, events, and retreats, including evenings, weekends, and occasional travel
• Meet regularly with staff and leadership to support collaboration, planning, and accountability
• Oversee the operational execution of programming across SPARKS Girls, Boys, Parents and Juniors, including: Event planning and coordination, Registration and attendance tracking, Transportation logistics, Venue coordination and setup, Supplies, materials, and food logistics, Administrative tracking and documentation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed