Special Assistant to the Executive Director at Atra: Center for Rabbinic Innovation

The main responsibilities include providing executive support to the Director, managing communications and priorities, overseeing the Rabbinic Pipeline Initiative, coordinating logistics, and ensuring effective collaboration with stakeholders. This role is a vital strategic partner to the Executive Director, promoting organizational goals while upholding Atra’s mission for spiritual leadership.

To apply for the Special Assistant position at Atra, candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree (advanced degree preferred) and have at least 8 years of relevant experience in nonprofit management or project support. Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this dynamic role.

Atra prioritizes professional growth by fostering a collaborative environment rich in feedback and opportunities for learning. As a Special Assistant, you’ll work alongside senior leaders and be encouraged to lead new initiatives, developing processes that enhance both personal and organizational growth.

The salary for the Special Assistant to the Executive Director at Atra ranges from $85,000 to $95,000 based on experience. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, unlimited PTO, up to 18 weeks of parental leave, flexible work hours, and a robust retirement plan, ensuring support for a well-rounded life both inside and outside of work.

The work environment at Atra is dynamic, inclusive, and collaborative. Atra thrives on flexibility, experimentation, and a strong sense of community, ensuring that everyone feels supported in contributing to the shared mission while enjoying a positive and engaging workplace culture.

Discuss your approach to prioritization, emphasizing your organizational skills and ability to assess the urgency and impact of tasks. Share specific tools or methods you use to keep track of multiple commitments.

Highlight relevant past experiences that showcase your ability to manage projects effectively, discussing specific initiatives you’ve led and the outcomes achieved. Be sure to detail how you coordinate with various stakeholders.

Focus on your communication style and methods you employ to ensure clarity and alignment, such as regular updates, detailed meeting notes, and setting clear expectations for follow-ups.

Demonstrate your conflict resolution skills by providing an example of a past challenge. Discuss how you navigate interpersonal dynamics to promote a collaborative atmosphere.

Show your understanding of Atra’s mission in advancing rabbinic leadership and how it resonates with your values. Discuss how you can contribute to that mission through your role.

Describe your approach to ensuring project alignment, stressing your ability to work closely with leadership to establish clear objectives and measures of success that support Atra’s vision.

Share a specific instance illustrating your adaptability. Highlight how you maintained focus on priorities while embracing changes that needed to be addressed swiftly.

Discuss your writing and editing style, mentioning any tools or software you use. Highlight the importance of tailoring communication to the audience while ensuring it aligns with organizational tone.

Talk about the systems or software you employ to monitor project progress, ensuring transparency and accountability within the team. Provide an example of a successful tracking method.

Convey your unique background or perspective, linking it to how it enriches Atra’s mission. Share experiences or skills that differentiate you, indicating how they will add value to the organization.