Orthodox Union Careers

Who We Are:

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 the disabled, 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.

NCSY, a project of the Orthodox Union, connects with Jewish teens through innovative, cutting-edge social and recreational programs to develop a positive Jewish identity. NCSY Inspires Jewish teens and their connection to Israel through informal Jewish education, retreats and summer programs. NCSY empowers teens through leadership development and guidance to become passionately committed leaders of the Jewish community and instruments for positive change and renewal. NCSY is the premier organization dedicated to connect, inspire and empower Jewish teens and encourage passionate Judaism through Torah and Tradition.

NCSY Canada is headquartered in Toronto, with branch offices in Ottawa, Montreal, and Vancouver, and programs serving smaller Jewish communities.

Position Summary:

NCSY Canada is seeking a motivated and organized Office Administrator for an 8-week summer placement to support our office administration and event coordination team.  

This role is ideal for a student or youth candidate interested in nonprofit operations, event planning, or fundraising. 

The successful candidate will work closely with experienced staff members and receive daily mentorship, supervision, and professional guidance. This role is designed to build practical workplace skills in organization, communication, teamwork, and professional office procedures. 

Responsibilities:

Campaign & Event Administration 

• Provide administrative support for organizational campaigns and events, including golf tournaments, private dinners, and parlor meetings 
• Assist in preparing campaign materials, presentations, and digital communications 
• Support event logistics, scheduling, and coordination 
• Help ensure all event materials and communications are prepared on time 

Community Engagement 

• Attend key events as needed 
• Support event setup, guest coordination, and follow-up communication 
• Assist staff in promoting organizational initiatives within the community 
• Represent the organization in a professional and welcoming manner at all times 

Reporting & Office Support 

• Assist with general office administration, filing, and document organization 
• Support planning timelines and task management for future initiatives 
• Participate in team meetings and strategy discussions 
• Perform general clerical duties, including data entry and correspondence support 
• Maintain organized records and assist with office workflow as required 

What You’ll Gain: 

• Strong, real-world portfolio content 
• Experience inside a national nonprofit organization 
• Mentorship from mission-driven leadership 
• Connections within Toronto’s Jewish community 
• Resume-worthy marketing experience (not just internship busywork) 

Salary & Benefits:

• 8-week contract 
• $17.60/hour  
• Short Fridays for Shabbat 

Apply 

Email your resume and cover letter to [email protected] Subject line: OFFICE ADMIN 

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.