Administrative Assistant at Atra: Center for Rabbinic Innovation

<h1>Administrative Assistant</h1> <h2>Atra: Center for Rabbinic Innovation&nbsp;</h2> <p><strong>Location:</strong> NYC - Hybrid, 2+ days per week in person</p> <p><strong>Compensation:</strong> $50,000–$55,000, commensurate with experience</p> <p><strong>Reports to:</strong> Chief of Staff</p> <p><strong>Status:</strong> Full-time</p> <h2>Who We Are</h2> <p>Working at <a href="https://atrarabbis.org/">Atra: Center for Rabbinic Innovation</a> 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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <h2>The Position</h2> <p>The Administrative Assistant is a key member of Atra's team, providing administrative, logistical, and coordination support to the Executive Office while helping ensure the smooth day-to-day functioning of the organization. This role serves as an important connector across many aspects of Atra's work, supporting leadership operations, office administration, donor and board engagement, internal communications, and organizational coordination.</p> <p>Working closely with the Executive Director, Chief of Staff, and colleagues across the organization, the Administrative Assistant helps create the conditions for others to do their best work. From coordinating schedules and meetings to supporting staff events, maintaining administrative systems, and communicating with stakeholders, this role is essential to keeping Atra organized, responsive, and running smoothly.</p> <p>This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys supporting others, creating order from complexity, and building strong relationships. The role offers broad exposure to how a growing nonprofit operates and provides opportunities to learn about executive leadership, fundraising, organizational operations, and cross-functional collaboration.</p> <p>This position reports to the Chief of Staff and works in close partnership with the Executive Director.