Director of Operations

Ma’alot | Atlanta, GA
 Full-Time • Exempt
Posted December 15th, 2025

About Ma’alot

Ma’alot is an Atlanta-based Jewish nonprofit that strengthens mental, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing through programs rooted in Jewish tradition, music, nature, and community connection. Founded in 2020 by Rabbi Ariel Root Wolpe, Ma’alot has become a trusted home for authentic Jewish connection, reaching thousands each year through more than 40 programs.

Seventy percent of participants are in their 20s and 30s, and more than half hold a minority identity alongside their Judaism, including queer and trans Jews, interfaith families, and disabled or neurodivergent Jews. Our work centers belonging, accessibility, and a warm, inclusive approach to Jewish life.

Ma’alot is growing and seeks a Director of Operations to build strong organizational systems, support staff, and ensure smooth, high-quality program delivery.

Position Summary

The Director of Operations leads all administrative functions of Ma’alot and plays a key role in ensuring that the organization runs smoothly, effectively, and with care. This role partners closely with the Executive Director to manage internal operations, finance, scheduling, communications coordination, fundraising support, and community data systems.

The ideal candidate is proactive, anticipatory, highly organized, and skilled at creating structure for a small but growing nonprofit. They are a relational team member who can work with diverse groups—participants, contractors, facilitators, mental health professionals, colleagues, and volunteers—while upholding Ma’alot’s culture of belonging, accessibility, and holistic care.

Key Responsibilities:

Administrative Leadership

  • Lead all administrative functions of the organization.

  • Manage organizational calendars, scheduling, and internal coordination to ensure smooth program and operational flow.

  • Oversee Ma’alot’s member and participant database; maintain accurate records and support ongoing data management needs.

  • Maintain donor records and support donor data management in partnership with the Executive Director.

  • Partner with the Executive Director on fundraising support as needed, including donor communication logistics, data pulls, acknowledgments, and materials preparation.

  • Develop and maintain organizational systems, workflows, and structures that increase clarity, efficiency, and accountability.

Event & Communications Support Management

  • Oversee logistical and administrative support for events, programs, and gatherings.

  • Coordinate with contractors and staff providing event operations, communications support, and other project-based services.

  • Ensure participants receive timely and clear communication, and program teams have the information and resources they need.

Financial Management

  • Partner with the Executive Director and bookkeeper to manage daily financial functions, including contracts, expense tracking, reimbursements, invoices, and budget monitoring.

  • Maintain accurate financial documentation and support grant reporting and audit preparation as needed.

Executive Support

  • Support the Executive Director with scheduling, correspondence, research, meeting prep, and other administrative needs.

  • Assist with board support, including meeting logistics, materials preparation, and recordkeeping.

  • Help manage special projects and organizational initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required

  • At least 5 years of administrative experience, preferably in a nonprofit, community-based, or mission-driven organization.

  • Proactive, anticipatory work style with the ability to see needs before they arise.

  • Disciplined, detail-oriented, and highly organized, with strong systems-building capacity.

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.

  • Ability to create and manage effective systems and structures for a small nonprofit.

  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people, including contracted facilitators, mental health professionals, colleagues, and volunteers.

  • Commitment to supporting a diverse, inclusive, and pluralistic community.

Preferred

  • Experience with CRM or member databases.

  • Familiarity with budgeting, bookkeeping processes, or financial administration.

  • Experience supporting events, retreats, or community programs.

  • Comfort working in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment.

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Salary range: $65,000–$85,000, commensurate with experience.

  • Benefits stipend: While Ma’alot does not currently offer employer-sponsored benefits, this position includes a monthly stipend to support the cost of health, dental, and vision insurance.

  • Paid time off: Generous paid time off, including federal holidays, non-programmed Jewish holidays and organizational closures. Work required on certain major Jewish holidays for Ma’alot programming. 

To Apply:

Please email your resume and a brief cover letter to operations@maalotatlanta.com with the subject line: “Director of Operations – [Your Name]”. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.