Hadar Community Groups is a growing initiative that supports grassroots, peer-led communities around the country as they gather for Jewish learning (Torah), prayer and song (Avodah), and acts of kindness (Hesed). These groups are small in size but powerful in impact—lay-led gatherings that are reshaping Jewish life by building connection, depth, and belonging from the ground up.

We are seeking a Program Associate who brings precision and care to their work, believes in the power of strong systems to support bold vision, and sees logistics as a tool for building deep and lasting relationships. This person will play a central role in growing this national movement by helping local leaders turn their dreams into reality by guiding them through key logistical steps, ensuring they have access to the support they need, and helping Hadar model the kind of relational, intentional community we aim to inspire.

Hadar strongly encourages applications from individuals with a broad range of identities and backgrounds, including people of color, women, people with disabilities, immigrants, LGBTQIA+ people, and people who come from low-income or working-class backgrounds.

Core Responsibilities:

Leader Support & Communication

• Serve as a trusted point of contact and partner to group leaders from the moment they are accepted through their group’s launch and growth.
• Guide leaders through essential startup steps, including submitting payment information, group rosters, meeting schedules, reimbursement forms, and monthly check-ins.
• Connect leaders with content-rich resources and training tailored to their group type and support the logistics that make those offerings seamless.

Recruitment Research & Targeted Outreach

• Build and maintain data of prospective group leaders and institutional partners by mining Hadar’s internal records, researching external opportunities (e.g., Hillels, minyanim, alumni networks), and gathering referrals through conversations with faculty and staff
• Track and follow up on outreach efforts with clarity and care, ensuring thoughtful and timely communication and surfacing next steps to move strong leads toward launching groups.
• Approach outreach as the first step in building relationships and seeding community.

Program Operations & Logistics

• Keep internal systems (Salesforce, Monday.com) up-to-date with accurate records of each group’s progress so every group’s journey is visible, valued, and supported.
• Work with Hadar’s Finance team to process group leader stipends and reimbursements in a timely and accurate manner.
• Monitor grant-specific requirements, ensuring that our data aligns with reporting needs and that group milestones are tracked with clarity and care.
• Support internal reporting by gathering both quantitative data and qualitative stories

Qualifications:

• 0–2 years of experience in program administration, communications, community engagement, or relevant experiences
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented, reliable, and organized with strong follow-through
• Able to manage time effectively and juggle multiple tasks
• Comfortable with Google Suite; willingness to learn Salesforce and Monday.com (training provided)
• Excited to learn and grow as part of a collaborative, mission-driven team
• Passion for Hadar’s mission and for Jewish community building
• Familiarity with Jewish text and Hebrew a plus

Benefits Package:

The Hadar Institute offers its employees a comprehensive benefit package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision Care Benefits, Retirement Benefits, Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Long-Term Care Insurance, and much more.

• Time-Off Benefits
• Paid Legal Holidays
• Paid Personal Time
• Paid Sick Time
• Leaves of Absence

Salary:

The salary for this position is from $55,000-$65,000