Executive Operations & Advancement Associate

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic partner to the Executive Director, managing calendar, communications, and organizational priorities
• Strengthen organizational and document management systems to improve collaboration
• Coordinate human resources processes including recruitment and onboarding
• Maintain the LGL database to ensure accurate donor and stakeholder records
• Partner with the Executive Director to organize and advance fundraising campaigns
• Draft high-quality donor communications, proposals, and engagement strategies
• Provide administrative support to the Board of Directors, including meeting logistics and minutes
• Facilitate Board development, onboarding, and orientation programs
• Foster an inclusive, mission-driven staff culture rooted in Jewish values

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• At least five years of work experience in a mission-driven environment (higher education, nonprofit, or Jewish communal life)
• Strong foundation in administrative and operational roles
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, CRM systems, and data management tools
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Proven project management and problem-solving abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree
• Knowledge of current trends in nonprofit philanthropy and higher education

Benefits

• Salary range of $70,000 - $80,000
• Limited health insurance premium reimbursement
• Retirement plan with 5% annual employer contribution (after two years vesting)
• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• Unlimited supervisor-approved PTO and sick time
• Generous parental leave
• Paid professional development and mentoring opportunities

About the Company

Hillel of Colorado inspires Jewish students to cultivate a lifelong connection to Jewish life, learning, and Israel. Serving over 2,500 students across metro-Denver and northern Colorado, we provide a welcoming, pluralistic community through various campus hubs.