Program Coordinator

Jewish Federation of Ottawa Administration, Operations

Posted on Jul 23, 2026

• Oversee day-to-day branch operations including overall cleanliness and maintenance of the location.
• Coordinate with the Volunteer Coordinator on logistics for incoming food boxes and outgoing delivery routes.
• Ensure all food safety, hygiene, and health regulations are met consistently.
• Liaise with the Montreal head office to align Ottawa programs with organizational standards and goals.

• Work with the Volunteer Coordinator to onboard, train, schedule, and recognize a diverse base of volunteers.
• Build a warm, welcoming volunteer culture rooted in Mada's spirit of kindness.

• Act as the primary community liaison for Mada Ottawa, representing the organization at local events and with partner organizations.
• Build and maintain relationships with Chabad of Ottawa, synagogues, community organizations, and municipal bodies.

• Work with the Intake Coordinator to ensure services are properly provided to clients.
• Ensure all clients are treated with respect, regardless of background or circumstance.

• Manage branch communications (phone and email).
• Assist with local fundraising initiatives and donor stewardship.
• Support holiday program planning and execution (Rosh Hashanah, Passover, Purim, etc.)

Mon-Wed 10-2 Thurs 10-5. Hours are flexible. Additional hours may be needed for special events.

• Oversee day-to-day branch operations including overall cleanliness and maintenance of the location.
• Coordinate with the Volunteer Coordinator on logistics for incoming food boxes and outgoing delivery routes.
• Ensure all food safety, hygiene, and health regulations are met consistently.
• Liaise with the Montreal head office to align Ottawa programs with organizational standards and goals.

• Work with the Volunteer Coordinator to onboard, train, schedule, and recognize a diverse base of volunteers.
• Build a warm, welcoming volunteer culture rooted in Mada's spirit of kindness.

• Act as the primary community liaison for Mada Ottawa, representing the organization at local events and with partner organizations.
• Build and maintain relationships with Chabad of Ottawa, synagogues, community organizations, and municipal bodies.

• Work with the Intake Coordinator to ensure services are properly provided to clients.
• Ensure all clients are treated with respect, regardless of background or circumstance.

• Manage branch communications (phone and email).
• Assist with local fundraising initiatives and donor stewardship.
• Support holiday program planning and execution (Rosh Hashanah, Passover, Purim, etc.)

Mon-Wed 10-2 Thurs 10-5. Hours are flexible. Additional hours may be needed for special events.