Program Manager at Atra: Center for Rabbinic Innovation

Program ManagerAtra: Center for Rabbinic Innovation Who We Are

Working at Atra: Center for Rabbinic Innovation means joining a lean, dynamic team committed to strengthening rabbinic leadership and supporting a thriving Jewish future. Atra equips rabbis with practical tools, adaptive strategies, and community support to meet the evolving needs of the Jewish world. Through cohort-based programs, learning initiatives, and field-building work, we help rabbis lead with vision, resilience, and impact.

As an organization, we are in a period of growth and evolution, expanding our role not only as a provider of high-quality programs, but as a connector, convener, and catalyst within the broader rabbinic ecosystem. Our work increasingly integrates programs, partnerships, research, and innovation to support the field as a whole.

Atra is fiscally sponsored by Hillel International. Our team is primarily based in the New York City area, with a hybrid work model that includes regular in-person collaboration and occasional travel.

Position

The Program Manager plays a central role in executing Atra’s core programs and initiatives. This role owns the delivery and participant experience of a diverse portfolio of work, including cohort-based programs, fellowships, convenings, working groups, and emerging initiatives.

You will work closely with internal team members, facilitators, and partners to bring programs to life, translating program design into high-value, well-run experiences for participants. A key part of this role is building trust and rapport with participants over time, helping create cohort environments that are relational, engaging, and professionally meaningful.

This role is well suited for someone who enjoys moving complex work from planning to execution while also holding the human experience at the center. The Program Manager ensures that timelines stay on track, stakeholders are aligned, and programs are delivered with consistency, care, and impact.

This is a hybrid NYC-based role (2+ days per week in person at our Midtown NYC office), with occasional evening events and light travel for programs, convenings, and conferences.

Who You Are

You are a highly organized and relational program professional with 4–6 years of experience. You enjoy turning ideas and plans into thoughtful, well-executed experiences.

In this role, you will thrive in a fast-moving environment where managing multiple stakeholders, timelines, and priorities is essential. You are both detail-oriented and people-centered—able to manage logistics and systems while also contributing to a strong, engaging participant experience. You are comfortable working with groups of professionals and contributing to environments where peers can connect, learn, and engage with one another meaningfully.

You are comfortable coordinating across teams, facilitators, and partners, and you are confident stepping into moments of facilitation or participant support when needed. You take initiative, follow through, and are excited to play a central role in delivering high-impact programs.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Program & Initiative Execution

• Own execution of cohort-based programs, fellowships, convenings, and other initiatives from planning through completion
• Build and manage detailed timelines, work plans, and logistics
• Ensure seamless delivery of sessions, events, and program milestones

Participant Experience & Engagement

• Ensure a high-quality, engaging, and consistent participant experience across programs
• Serve as a primary point of contact for participants, building strong relationships and supporting ongoing engagement throughout the lifecycle of a program
• Contribute to relational and facilitation aspects of programs, helping create a strong cohort dynamic and meaningful peer learning environment
• Monitor program flow and address participant needs in real time

Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinate across facilitators, vendors, partners, and internal team members
• Ensure clear communication and alignment across all stakeholders
• Support collaboration across different program and organizational priorities

Systems & Evaluation

• Maintain systems for tracking program progress, participation, and outcomes
• Monitor engagement and key metrics
• Support evaluation processes and continuous improvement
• Identify opportunities to strengthen workflows and program infrastructure

Core Competencies

• Strong Project Manager: Able to manage complex timelines, competing priorities, and multiple stakeholders with clarity and follow-through. Moves work forward reliably, ensuring high-quality delivery across programs and initiatives
• Group and Cohort Engagement: Skilled at building rapport and trust with adult professionals and contributing to meaningful, peer-based cohort experiences. Comfortable engaging groups and supporting strong cohort dynamics and peer learning
• Collaborative Team Player: Thrives in a small, fast-moving team and contributes to shared success across functions
• Systems-Minded: Identifies opportunities to improve workflows, processes, and program infrastructure
• Strategic but Practical: Connects big-picture goals to clear execution and strong participant experiences

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of professional experience in Jewish communal, educational, or related settings, with increasing responsibility for coordinating or delivering programs or learning experiences
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree or equivalent advanced training or experience preferred
• Experience supporting cohort-based programs or learning environments for adult professionals, including an ability to engage group dynamics and foster meaningful peer-based learning
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects involving multiple stakeholders, timelines, and priorities
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across diverse participants and stakeholders
• Experience coordinating across internal teams, facilitators, and external partners
• Comfort working with digital tools such as Google Workspace, project management platforms (e.g., Asana), CRM systems, and communication tools
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• A relationship-driven approach, with a commitment to creating meaningful participant experiences
• Familiarity with Jewish learning, tradition, or text study, and/or experience in Jewish educational settings, is a plus

How Atra Takes Care of You 

The compensation range for this role is $70,000 - $80,000. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may depend on experience, education, and qualifications

Benefits include:

• Access to health, dental, and vision insurance through Hillel International
• Extensive commuter, dependent care, and medical HSA/FSA options
• Unlimited vacation days and a flexible hybrid NYC work setup
• Professional development opportunities, including courses and coaching
• A supportive, mission-aligned environment where your work helps shape what’s next

Atra is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an accepting and inclusive environment for all.

Research shows that individuals from underrepresented backgrounds often only apply if they meet 100% of the qualifications. At Atra, our job descriptions are aspirational. If you see yourself in the core competencies but don't check every box, we still want to hear from you.

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