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.

About the OU Executive Fellowship:

The OU Executive Fellowship is a 10-month professional development program for a selective cohort of post-college Jewish adults eager to explore and invest in initiatives that serve the Jewish community – locally and globally. The Fellowship experience is full-time, paid, and blends OU department-specific work with cohort-based, hands-on learning opportunities beyond the walls of Headquarters. The Fellowship runs from September 1, 2026, to June 24, 2027.

Position Summary:

The Donor Communications & Campaigns Fellow will support OU fundraising communications across Membership, Benefactor Circle, and crowdfunding campaigns, helping translate OU’s mission into clear, donor-centered messaging. This role is designed as a pipeline to permanent fundraising and communications roles.

Responsibilities: 

• Draft and edit donor-facing email communications for Membership and mid-level giving, Benefactor Circle, and Crowdfunding campaigns 
• Support stewardship communications following campaigns and donor milestones 
• Collaborate with fundraising, marketing, and program teams to ensure messaging accuracy and alignment 
• Build email sends directly within the OU’s email platform, following established templates and tone 
• Assist with landing page copy and related campaign content 
• Track basic performance metrics and, as skills develop, support testing and optimization efforts 
• Maintain organized files, templates, and messaging resources 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree required  
• Excellent writing and editing skills 
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines 
• Interest in fundraising, communications, or nonprofit development 
• Comfort working within established voice and brand guidelines 
• Familiarity with Jewish communal language and Orthodox context strongly preferred 

Salary and Benefits:
The salary range for this position is $43,000.

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 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)