Project Coordinator

Who We Are:

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.

Position Overview:

The Orthodox Union’s Marketing and Communications Department is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Project Coordinator to support the execution of email and website initiatives and assist with key departmental projects. This role is ideal for a proactive team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can manage multiple priorities simultaneously, and brings strong communication and organizational skills to every task.

The Project Coordinator will play a critical role in managing email communications, maintaining website content, and supporting special projects that advance the OU’s mission and brand.

Responsibilities:

Email Communications & List Management

• Manage and maintain email distribution lists, ensuring accuracy, segmentation, and compliance with best practices.
• Set up, test, and send email communications.
• Proofread email content and verify links, formatting, and functionality before deployment.
• Support the execution of the email strategy to ensure timely, effective, and consistent communications.

Website Content Management

• Update and maintain website content, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and alignment with brand standards.
• Assist in executing website strategy in coordination with the broader Marketing and Communications team.
• Perform quality control checks on published content, including links and formatting.

Project Support

• Assist in the management and execution of special projects, including the OU’s annual impact report.
• Coordinate timelines, track deliverables, and support cross-functional collaboration to ensure projects stay on schedule.
• Provide general project coordination support across departmental initiatives as needed.

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of prior experience in marketing, communications, or project coordination roles.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Proactive, resourceful, and solution-oriented approach to work.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Collaborative team player with a positive and flexible attitude.
• Ability to follow processes while also adapting to evolving priorities.
• Experience with email marketing platforms and content management systems.