Operations Associate at Maryland Hillel

Hillel International • College Park, MD

3d • $55,000 - $65,000

About The Position

Make your mark on Jewish student life by joining Maryland Hillel as our Operations Associate. In this role, you’ll support the efficient, day-to-day functioning of our organization — helping build the systems, processes, and infrastructure that allow our programs and community to thrive at the University of Maryland. You’ll be the kind of person who finds satisfaction in making things work well behind the scenes, and who understands that strong operations are what allow great mission-driven work to happen.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 2–4 years of operations, administration, or project management experience, preferably in a nonprofit
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with keen attention to detail
• Comfortable learning new software and digital tools
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Salesforce, WordPress, MailChimp, or similar platforms
• Experience in a mission-driven or Jewish nonprofit organization
• Experience supporting cross-departmental teams
• Master’s degree in management or business (MBA, MPP, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations and help maintain efficient workflows across all departments
• Assist in developing and improving organizational systems, policies, and procedures
• Manage calendars, internal communications, and documentation
• Help ensure compliance with organizational policies and relevant regulations
• Coordinate with finance staff or external accountants on reporting and audits
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the internship program, supporting staffing logistics and training in collaboration with leadership
• Support building security protocols and assist with emergency management planning
• Assist with event logistics on a case-by-case basis, including room bookings, facilities, and catering
• Assist with database and website maintenance, including data entry, record updates, and basic reporting across platforms such as Salesforce, WordPress, and MailChimp; training provided for the right candidate
• Help create and manage forms for registrations, surveys, and donations

Benefits

• health insurance
• paid time off
• retirement contributions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level