Who We Are:
Yachad, a division of The Orthodox Union, the nation’s largest Orthodox Jewish organization, supports individuals with intellectual, developmental, and learning disabilities. Yachad helps these individuals participate more fully in Jewish life and the broader society by providing educational, employment, and relationship opportunities.
The Orthodox Union (OU) is one of the largest Orthodox Jewish organizations in the United States. Founded in 1898, the OU supports a network of synagogues, youth programs, Jewish and Religious Zionist advocacy programs, programs for people with disabilities, localized religious study programs, and international units. The OU maintains a kosher certification service, whose circled U symbol, Ⓤ, is found on the labels of many kosher commercial and consumer food products.
Position Summary
The Program Director plays a critical role in ensuring the success and growth of inclusive programming for individuals with disabilities. This position requires a hard-working, detail-oriented, and proactive leader who is passionate about fostering inclusion. The Program Director is chiefly tasked with the operations and the execution of Yachad programs on Long Island. The Program Director will collaborate with families and staff, and work closely with the City Director to enhance quality and expand participation, and have a constant mindset of growth and how to best enhance programming.
The role requires a hybrid work model, availability for occasional evenings, weekends, and Shabbatons as needed, and attendance at at least three programs per week to support staff, ensure program quality, and maintain participant engagement. Compensatory time will be granted to make up for time worked outside of typical 9-5 hours.
Responsibilities
Program Management & Logistics
- Oversee and execute the weekly structure/design and logistics of programs and events in the region.
- Manage operational details such as ordering food, coordinating staff schedules, and tracking attendance.
- Ensure programming runs smoothly and meets high standards of quality and inclusion.
- Organize and attend 6-7 Shabbatons per year, ensuring programming is inclusive and well-staffed.
Staff Coordination
- Supervise program staff and volunteers, providing guidance and fostering a positive, inclusive environment.
- Ensure staff are trained and equipped to deliver a high-quality experience.
Community Engagement
- Build and maintain relationships with local shuls and schools to foster collaboration and increase engagement.
- Serve as a primary liaison between families, staff, and the City Director.
- Collaborate with parents to understand participant needs and tailor programs accordingly.
- Brainstorm with the City Director to raise event quality, improve execution, and increase participation.
Financial Management
- Monitor and manage invoices to ensure timely payments for events.
- Work with the finance team to address any payment-related inquiries from participants or their families.
- Track event budgets, including receipts and staff salaries, to maintain financial accountability.
Qualifications
- Previous experience in program coordination.
- Previous experience working with individuals with disabilities strongly preferred.
- Strong commitment to supporting individuals with disabilities and promoting inclusion.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to take initiative and work independently.
- Experience in program planning and execution.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic administrative systems.
- Familiarity with local Jewish community networks (shuls, schools) is a plus.
- Prior experience in community engagement or working with individuals with special needs is preferred.
Salary & Benefits
The salary range for this position is $50,000 - $60,000, commensurate with experience.
Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
The OU offers health insurance through an Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA). Instead of a single group plan, employees have the freedom to choose their own health insurance plan that fits their personal and family needs. The OU contributes a generous monthly amount directly toward your premium, making coverage more flexible, affordable, and tailored to you.
Employees enrolled in our health plan also receive an annual BeniComp stipend, a supplemental benefit that reimburses eligible medical, pharmaceutical, dental, and vision expenses.
In addition, the OU offers employees group dental and vision insurance through MetLife.
Additional Benefits and Perks
- 10 Paid sick days
- 10-15 Paid vacation days
- Paid Jewish and Federal holidays
- Short Fridays to accommodate for Sabbath observance
- Free life and disability insurance
- Discounted continuing education opportunities
- 403(b) retirement plan with a 5% employer match after 3 years (requires a minimum 2% employee contribution)