Program Coordinator at Atra: Center for Rabbinic Innovation

Hillel International • New York, NY

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Program Coordinator plays a central role in supporting the execution of Atra’s programs. This role ensures that the logistics, communications, and systems behind our programmatic offerings run smoothly and effectively. This role supports a diverse portfolio of work across Atra’s core priorities, including cohort-based programs, convenings, working groups, and emerging initiatives, helping ensure consistency, coordination, and high-quality execution across the organization. This role is well suited for someone who enjoys making complex work come together behind the scenes. Your work helps ensure that program timelines stay on track, participant communications are clear and timely, and the day-to-day operations of programs are organized and well-executed. This is a hybrid NYC-based role (2+ days per week in person at our Midtown NYC office), with occasional evening events and light travel for programs and convenings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Jewish Education, Social Sciences, Public Administration, or similar
• 1–3 years of experience in program coordination, operations, or similar roles
• Experience supporting events, programs, or cohort-based experiences
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and comfort working with diverse participants and stakeholders
• Comfort working with digital tools such as Google Workspace, project management platforms (e.g., Asana), CRM systems, and communication tools
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-based environment
• A relationship-driven approach, with an interest in supporting meaningful participant experiences

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Jewish communal environments is a plus

Responsibilities

• Coordinate scheduling, materials, and logistics for programs, workshops, and events
• Support coordination of convenings, working groups, and emerging initiatives as needed
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes for participants
• Maintain program calendars and track key deadlines and milestones
• Draft and send participant communications (emails, reminders, updates)
• Serve as a point of contact for participant inquiries
• Support recruitment and application processes
• Partner with Atra’s communications team to support promotion of programs and initiatives, including providing content, timelines, and updates for newsletters, email campaigns, and digital platforms
• Maintain accurate program data across systems (CRM, spreadsheets, registration tools)
• Track participation and engagement metrics
• Support evaluation processes, including surveys and data collection
• Support coordination across the organization to ensure alignment and smooth execution for all program-related work
• Help strengthen workflows and systems that support program delivery

Benefits

• Access to health, dental, and vision insurance through Hillel International
• Extensive commuter, dependent care, and medical HSA/FSA options
• Unlimited vacation days and a flexible hybrid NYC work setup
• Professional development opportunities, including courses and coaching
• A supportive, mission-aligned environment where your work helps shape what’s next

What This Job Offers

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