p/t Director of Operations

Temple of the Stranger | Part-Time | 5–10 hrs/week | $30–$40/hr 

About Us

Rooted in Jewish mystical wisdom, Temple of the Stranger offers embodied ceremonies and radical education in North Brooklyn and beyond, empowering personal and collective liberation.

The Role

We’re looking for a Director of Operations to build and run the internal systems that make our growing community possible. Budgeting and financial modeling are core to this role, and you must be deeply fluent in advanced Google Sheets. You’ll work closely with our founding rabbi to keep everything running behind the scenes, from budgets and reporting to event logistics, onboarding, and process improvement. You’ll help shape strategy and  develop fundraising plans. This is a part-time leadership role for someone who’s both strategic and hands-on. Brooklyn preferred, but fully remote for the right candidate.

What You’ll Do

Budgeting & Finance (Primary)

• Own the annual budget: build, update, and manage multi-tab models; run rolling forecasts and cash-flow projections

• Prepare monthly budget vs. actuals with variance analysis and clear, actionable insights

• Create and maintain departmental/event budgets; track grants and restricted funds; support grant budgets and financial reports

• Build dashboards and automated reports for leadership and board/stakeholders

• Partner with the Administrative Director on monthly close, reconciliations, and financial health check-ins

Systems & Process Design

• Build and improve internal workflows that support day-to-day operations and long-term growth

• Draft how-to guides and onboarding materials to scale with confidence

Strategic Growth

• Analyze resources to support sustainable growth; translate data into recommendations

• Support fundraising plans, prospect tracking, and grant materials

• Plan ahead for staffing, tech, and new programs; keep partners aligned and organized

Event & Program Coordination

• Support events (venues, vendors, food, materials)

• Oversee contracts and payments for vendors and contractors

Tech & Infrastructure

• Implement and maintain tools

• Help manage the website, ticketing, newsletter, and online store

• Support internal communications and digital workflows

You Might Be a Fit If You:

• Have 5+ years in operations, finance/administration, or nonprofit management

• Have advanced Google Sheets expertise (pivot tables, QUERY, INDEX/MATCH or XLOOKUP, ARRAYFORMULA, data validation, named ranges, complex conditional logic; Apps Script a plus)

• Have demonstrated experience managing organizational budgets, cash-flow planning, and financial reporting (nonprofit finance familiarity a plus)

• Are a systems thinker who loves improving processes and building clear dashboards

• Communicate clearly with people across roles and backgrounds

• Are adaptable, self-directed, and excited to help a young organization grow

• Care deeply about inclusion, transparency, and accessibility

How to Apply

Send your resume to atara@templeofthestranger.com. Please title your documents with your name and include “Director of Operations” in the subject line. We’re an equal opportunity employer and actively welcome candidates from all backgrounds, identities, and walks of life.