Associate, Leading Edge

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**SALARY: $**72,000 – $78,000

START DATE: March 30, 2026 

LOCATION: Remote (U.S. only). Preference given to DC, NY, Chicago (or willing to relocate). Travel is required approximately 2-3x a year. 

FAQS: HereABOUT LEADING EDGE

Leading Edge strengthens the Jewish nonprofit field to help it better serve both the Jewish community and the broader world. We envision a thriving Jewish communal ecosystem where talented and engaged people are empowered to drive meaningful change. By mobilizing Jewish nonprofits to become organizations where great people deliver great impact, Leading Edge helps build a more vibrant, effective, and inspiring Jewish sector.

WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS

Associates play a critical role in ensuring the organization’s work moves forward smoothly, thoughtfully, and collaboratively. This is a role designed for early-career professionals who are eager to contribute to Leading Edge’s mission while building strong foundational skills in coordination, communication, data synthesis, and stakeholder engagement.

Leading Edge is at a vital and exciting growth point, having recently adopted a new strategy and we are hiring three Associates simultaneously as a cohort to build up our infrastructure to meet the demands of this new strategy.

ROLE OVERVIEW

Associates are responsible for stewarding administrative and coordination work across people, stakeholders, and teams. Managers provide strategic direction and context; Associates translate that direction into organized, high-quality execution.

This role requires strong communication, collaboration, accountability, and attention to detail in a fully remote environment.

All Associates share the same core competencies and expectations and will be placed into the department where their skills, interests, and organizational needs best align.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Work Coordination & Execution

• Track tasks, deadlines, and deliverables across multiple workstreams

• Manage logistics, calendars, documentation, and shared tools to support team effectiveness

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in systems such as CRMs, databases, or project management tools

• Anticipate needs, flag risks, and adapt plans as priorities shift

Communication & Facilitation

• Clearly communicate information in writing, verbally, and through basic visual formats

• Prepare materials, notes, and follow-up for meetings, trainings, or working sessions

• Ask thoughtful clarifying questions to ensure shared understanding

• Build and maintain positive working relationships with internal colleagues and any external stakeholders

Knowledge Sharing & Documentation

• Document processes and contribute to shared institutional knowledge

• Support cross-team understanding of tools, systems, or programs

Data Analysis & Synthesis

• Summarize findings clearly to support team learning and decision-making

• Use data and feedback to improve processes, communications, or program delivery

CORE COMPETENCIES

Associates are expected to demonstrate the following competencies consistently:

Collaboration

• Proactively seeks input and incorporates feedback

• Supports team and organizational goals

• Participates actively and reliably in group efforts

• Builds trust through responsiveness and follow-through

Accountability

• Demonstrates ownership of assigned deliverables and outcomes

• Meets deadlines and communicates early when challenges arise

• Asks for support or clarification when needed

• Manages time effectively in a remote environment

Quality

• Maintains high standards for accuracy, clarity, and completeness

• Reviews work before submission to ensure it meets expectations

• Incorporates feedback to improve future outputs

• Takes pride in producing dependable, polished work

QUALIFICATIONS

We recognize that there are many pathways to gaining relevant experience. We encourage candidates from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.

Required:

• 1–3 years of relevant professional experience (including internships, fellowships, or part-time roles) supporting programs, communications, operations, or stakeholder engagement

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

• Comfort working with digital tools and learning new systems

• Demonstrated collaboration and accountability in a team setting

• U.S.-based and authorized to work in the United States

Preferred:

• Experience in nonprofit, education, or mission-driven organizations

• Familiarity with the North American Jewish community and its nonprofit institutions and culture.

• Familiarity with CRMs, databases, or project management tools

COMMITMENT, COMPENSATION, & BENEFITS

This is a full-time exempt position, with a salary between $72,100 and $78,500 commensurate with experience. Leading Edge provides a best-in-class benefits package, including:

• 100% coverage for employees and 50% coverage for spouses and dependents for medical, dental, and vision

• Retirement matching, wellness benefits, ample flex time, and a three-month paid parental leave

• Generous professional development stipend

Leading Edge is committed to equal employment and advancement opportunities. Leading Edge does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis [“protected class”] including, but not limited to: race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions) gender, pregnancy, reproductive health decisions, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, transgender status, national origin, citizenship, alienage, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, partnership/union status, familial or caregiver status, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, veteran or military status, political affiliation, hairstyle or hair texture, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. Leading Edge considers skill, experience, education, attitude and potential for growth when employment selections and all other employment-related decisions, such as compensation or promotion, policy administration, etc. are made.