Director of Operations

Sulam | Greater Washington, DC Area

Full time (with some flexibility), in person

Salary: $65,000

Build Systems. Enable People. Power a Mission.

Sulam is seeking an exceptional Director of Operations to serve as the organizational backbone of our work - ensuring that our systems, processes, and day-to-day operations run with clarity, efficiency, and purpose.

This is a role for someone whose superpower is executive functioning and organization - someone who brings order to complexity, anticipates needs before they arise, and takes deep satisfaction in making things work seamlessly.

At Sulam, we are driven by a powerful mission: to ensure that students with learning differences are fully included in their Jewish day school communities. The Director of Operations plays a critical role in making that mission possible.

Who We Are:

Sulam fosters and provides inclusive, high quality, special education support for diverse learners in grades K-12 within Jewish day schools across the Greater Washington area.

Sulam aspires to create an educational approach where diverse learners are recognized as vital contributors to the world and are integrated naturally into the fabric of their school, their community, and broader society.

Who You Are

You are someone who:

  • Thrives on organization, structure, and follow-through

  • Is smart, thoughtful, and highly attentive to detail

  • Is naturally proactive—you don’t wait for problems, you solve them before they arise

  • Finds joy in refining and improving systems so they work better for everyone

  • Believes deeply that competence matters—and takes pride in doing things well

  • Is warm, personable, and approachable—someone people enjoy working with

  • Loves to help others succeed and ensures they have what they need to do their jobs well

  • Is inspired by Sulam’s mission and wants to be part of work that truly changes lives

The Role

The Director of Operations will oversee and manage the internal systems that allow Sulam to function at a high level across programs, administration, and development.

This role requires someone who can both see the big picture and execute the details - ensuring that nothing falls through the cracks.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operational Excellence

  • Systems & Process Management

  • Financial & Administrative Coordination

  • Team Support & Collaboration

  • Communication & Responsiveness

Qualifications

  • Strong organizational and executive functioning skills (non-negotiable)

  • 3+ years of experience in operations, administration, or a similar role preferred

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • High level of discretion, reliability, and professionalism

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and calm

Why This Role Matters

At Sulam, the impact of our work is visible every day - in the lives of students who are able to learn, grow, and belong.

The Director of Operations ensures that the infrastructure behind that impact is strong, thoughtful, and effective.

This is a role for someone who takes pride not just in what they do - but in how well they do it, and who understands that strong systems are what allow meaningful work to thrive.

To Apply

Please send your resume and a brief cover letter to Ariel Kramer (kramera@mjbha.org)

If organization is your superpower, competence is your love language, and meaningful work is what motivates you—we would love to meet you.