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WRJ Executive & Leadership Associate
- Job Title
- WRJ Executive & Leadership Associate
- Work From Home
- Yes
- Work Remote
- Yes
- Work Hybrid
- Yes
- Description
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Executive & Leadership Associate
Location: Remote, In-person meetings, as needed (preference for someone in the Cincinnati area)
Organization: Women of Reform Judaism
Employment Type: Full Time, Benefits Eligible, Exempt, MNGT
Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer, Women of Reform Judaism
Start Date: July 1, 2025
Salary Range: $60,000 - $65,000 plus competitive benefits package
The Role
Women of Reform Judaism (WRJ), the women's empowerment affiliate of the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ), is seeking an Executive & Leadership Associate to provide high-level support to the CEO and contribute to the overall effectiveness of WRJ’s leadership team. This role also provides administrative and logistical support to WRJ’s lay leadership and senior staff, ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the organization.
What You Will Do
As the Executive & Leadership Associate, you will:
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Manage the CEO’s calendar and priorities, resolving scheduling conflicts and ensuring timely follow-up on urgent matters. Serve as a primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
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Support CEO communications, representing her professionally in written and verbal exchanges with staff, partners, and donors, and maintaining positive relationships on her behalf.
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Facilitate internal coordination, serving as a liaison between the CEO and WRJ staff to ensure clear communication and follow-through across teams. Stay up to date on organizational activities to brief the CEO on relevant developments.
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Coordinate logistics for meetings and travel, including scheduling, agendas, materials, and minutes, in alignment with organizational policies and priorities.
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Assist with planning internal events, including staff meetings and retreats, in collaboration with the CEO and Assistant Director.
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Support WRJ lay leadership, working closely with the Director of Events and Leadership to plan and execute board meetings (virtual and in-person), leadership trainings, and related programming.
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Provide administrative and logistical support for key campaigns, meetings, and organizational initiatives.
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Assist with fundraising efforts, including donor research, maintaining records, and drafting donor communications to support the CEO’s relationship-building and stewardship work.
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Take on special projects and responsibilities as assigned by the CEO or other senior leaders.
Who You Are
You are a highly organized and proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, communicates with clarity and discretion, and builds strong relationships with diverse stakeholders. You take initiative, manage competing priorities with ease, and are deeply committed to collaboration, equity, and the mission of WRJ.
Keys to Success (the must-haves)
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Organization & Time Management: Skilled at managing multiple priorities and balancing urgent tasks. Experience managing complex calendars and coordinating logistics for meetings, events, and travel. Highly attentive to detail in scheduling, materials preparation, and project support. Able to manage multiple ongoing projects while meeting deadlines and aligning with broader goals.
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Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to represent senior leadership professionally. Ability to tailor tone and messaging to various audiences, maintaining professionalism and positive relationships with stakeholders. Trusted to handle confidential information with discretion. Collaborative, relationship-oriented, and able to build rapport with staff, lay leaders, donors, and partners.
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Self-Management & Accountability: Thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment. Self-directed, with strong initiative and ability to adapt to shifting priorities. Committed to timely follow-through, respectful communication, and personal accountability. Regularly seeks out information and context to stay informed and contribute effectively.
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Racial Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion (REDI): Committed to advancing equity and inclusion within WRJ and the broader Reform Movement. Actively seeks out and incorporates diverse perspectives in decision-making. Contributes to creating inclusive environments where all individuals feel valued and respected.
About Us
Every team member at WRJ, which is an affiliate of the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ), plays an essential role in our mission to create a whole, just, and compassionate world. Our team is creative, thoughtful, and innovative. Each member of the team is empowered to make meaningful contributions to achieving our shared goals. Our diverse team is made up of individuals with different skills and backgrounds and every team member is willing to take risks as well as take action to develop and create big ideas for the future of the Reform Movement. While this position focuses on a particular area of work, every team member is a vital part of our overall success.
The Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) provides vision and voice to build strong communities that, together, transform the way people connect to Judaism and change the world. We acknowledge that due to racism, ableism, homophobia, and other forms of oppression, that our communities are not whole until everyone experiences a sense of belonging within the Jewish community. As the largest Jewish movement in North America, we stand for a Judaism that is inclusive and reflective of a wide range of identities and accept the responsibility of dismantling oppression both inside and outside of our communities. Through camping, youth experiences, programs, information sharing, and networking opportunities, our over 850 congregations and 15 residential camps create opportunities for our communities to enhance their capacity to build and expand community, engage in meaningful and authentic Jewish life, deepen Jewish learning, energize worship, pursue social justice and develop inspired leadership. Together, our employees and stakeholders, are creating Reform Judaism of today.
Application Process
Apply online and include a one-page cover letter along with your resume, outlining your skills and experience and how you meet the essential functions and qualifications of the position. We look forward to hearing from you!
The URJ strives to be a welcoming and inclusive environment that is committed to creating a diverse environment. We promote strenuous policies and practices of equal opportunity and diversity, equity, and inclusion. It is our objective to recruit, hire, and retain the most qualified individuals including those of any race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Our equal employment philosophy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, job benefits, and terminations. The URJ encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities and individuals who identify as LGBTQIA+.
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