Operations Associate (HR)

Who We Are:

The Orthodox Union (OU) is the largest Orthodox Jewish organization 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 Summary:

The Operations Associate provides critical operational support for the Orthodox Union’s Talent Development initiatives and the OU Executive Fellowship. This role is responsible for the logistics, planning, and coordination that ensure these programs run smoothly and effectively. Key areas of focus include scheduling and executing trainings, conferences, and events; managing program logistics and communications; coordinating Fellowship programming and activities; and supporting systems and processes that enhance the employee and Fellow experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and help execute the OU’s organization-wide professional development initiatives, including:
  • Live and virtual trainings, conferences, and retreats
  • Career growth tools and communications
  • Overseeing the OU’s new Learning Management System (LMS)
• Collaborate with department leaders to ensure offerings are aligned with strategic and employee needs.
• Support internal facilitators and external speakers with logistics and materials.
• Track engagement and feedback to support continuous improvement.
• Help develop internal guides and resources that inspire learning across all career levels.
• Help managers follow through on meaningful career conversations by supporting completion of performance reviews, goals, and growth touchpoints across the yearServe as the primary coordinator for the OU Executive Fellowship, ensuring a smooth and enriching experience for each Fellow.
• Build meaningful relationships with Fellows through 1:1 check-ins and mentorship.
• Coordinate logistics for seminars, trips, projects, and special events.
• Liaise with OU departments and senior staff to support projects and professional development.
• Assist in recruitment and marketing efforts for incoming Fellowship cohorts.
• Gather feedback and contribute to the ongoing enhancement of the program.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in operations, logistics, program coordination, or a related field.
• A bachelor’s degree is required.
• HR experience a plus
• In-depth knowledge of Orthodox Jewish culture and customs.
• Experience working in fast-paced environments with multiple stakeholders.
• Familiarity with the Jewish nonprofit space or immersive leadership programs.

Skills & Strengths:

• Passion for helping others grow; energized by both the behind-the-scenes and people-facing work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Organized, resourceful, and proactive.
• Able to manage projects from start to finish while maintaining strong attention to detail
• Skilled in Microsoft Office, with comfort learning other platforms (e.g. Zoom, Canva, LMS, etc.)
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Willingness to travel and work weekends as needed (less than 10%).

Salary and Benefits:

The salary range for this position is between $60,000 and $70,000, commensurate with experience.

We offer employee-sponsored healthcare, dental and vision plans.

Other benefits include:

• Paid sick days
• Paid vacation days
• Discounted continuing education
• Paid Jewish and most Federal holidays
• Short Fridays to accommodate for the Sabbath
• Free life and disability insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan which the OU will contribute 5% of your wage towards retirement savings after you contribute at least 2% (only eligible after 3 years of continuous service)