Program Manager at Atra: Center for Rabbinic Innovation

Hillel International • New York, NY

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Program Manager plays a central role in executing Atra’s core programs and initiatives. This role owns the delivery and participant experience of a diverse portfolio of work, including cohort-based programs, fellowships, convenings, working groups, and emerging initiatives. You will work closely with internal team members, facilitators, and partners to bring programs to life, translating program design into high-value, well-run experiences for participants. A key part of this role is building trust and rapport with participants over time, helping create cohort environments that are relational, engaging, and professionally meaningful. This role is well suited for someone who enjoys moving complex work from planning to execution while also holding the human experience at the center. The Program Manager ensures that timelines stay on track, stakeholders are aligned, and programs are delivered with consistency, care, and impact. 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, convenings, and conferences.

Requirements

• 4–6 years of professional experience in Jewish communal, educational, or related settings, with increasing responsibility for coordinating or delivering programs or learning experiences
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects involving multiple stakeholders, timelines, and priorities
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across diverse participants and stakeholders
• Experience coordinating across internal teams, facilitators, and external partners
• 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 fast-paced, evolving environment
• A relationship-driven approach, with a commitment to creating meaningful participant experiences

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or equivalent advanced training or experience preferred
• Experience supporting cohort-based programs or learning environments for adult professionals, including an ability to engage group dynamics and foster meaningful peer-based learning
• Familiarity with Jewish learning, tradition, or text study, and/or experience in Jewish educational settings, is a plus

Responsibilities

• Own execution of cohort-based programs, fellowships, convenings, and other initiatives from planning through completion
• Build and manage detailed timelines, work plans, and logistics
• Ensure seamless delivery of sessions, events, and program milestones
• Ensure a high-quality, engaging, and consistent participant experience across programs
• Serve as a primary point of contact for participants, building strong relationships and supporting ongoing engagement throughout the lifecycle of a program
• Contribute to relational and facilitation aspects of programs, helping create a strong cohort dynamic and meaningful peer learning environment
• Monitor program flow and address participant needs in real time
• Coordinate across facilitators, vendors, partners, and internal team members
• Ensure clear communication and alignment across all stakeholders
• Support collaboration across different program and organizational priorities
• Maintain systems for tracking program progress, participation, and outcomes
• Monitor engagement and key metrics
• Support evaluation processes and continuous improvement
• Identify opportunities to strengthen workflows and program infrastructure

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: Mid Level