Director of Organizational Effectiveness

Organization: Our Generation Speaks, info at ogspeaks.com

Title: Director of Organizational Effectiveness

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Location: Optimally, this position is based in the Boston area with a hybrid working arrangement (OGS offices on the Brandeis campus in Waltham, MA.) However, OGS is open to conversations with high calibre candidates based elsewhere in the US; potential for remote work that includes regular planned travel to the Boston area. Note: Candidates must be willing to be based in-person on the Brandeis campus during the period of June to early August (for 2026: May 26th-August 15th, 2026) when the intensive in-person component of the OGS Fellowship is operating.

Status: Full-time, exempt

About Our Generation Speaks (OGS)

Our Generation Speaks (OGS) is a not-for-profit organization committed to empowering entrepreneurial leaders who can drive meaningful change. OGS acts as a ”people accelerator” advancing emerging Israeli and Palestinian leaders towards high impact leadership, through entrepreneurship, personal and professional development, and community.

Each year, OGS runs a Fellowship program for Palestinian and Israeli emerging leaders with entrepreneurial zeal. The Fellowship includes components of startup development, professional and leadership development, trust-building/dialogue, and mentorship for personal growth. Upon completion of the Fellowship, fellows are eligible to pitch for seed funding, and they join a vibrant alumni community and access OGS Next programs that equip them with ongoing support, a strong network, and programming to amplify their leadership and grow their impact. More about OGS at www.ogspeaks.com.

Position Summary

The Director of Organizational Effectiveness is an exciting and pivotal role in a fast-paced, impact-oriented nonprofit organization committed to driving meaningful change toward a peaceful future for Israelis and Palestinians.

The Director of Operational Effectiveness is responsible for the operating health and internal alignment of OGS. This hands-on, dynamic operator is responsible for ensuring smooth, efficient, and sustainable internal operations, while acting as a trusted thought partner to the CEO on strategic questions.

Candidate Profile

This position is ideal for a go-getter with expertise in project and program management who thrives in roles that blend big-picture thinking with day-to-day execution, require flexibility and follow-through, and a willingness to roll up one’s sleeves. The Director of Operational Effectiveness proactively identifies gaps, implements practical improvements, and builds the “nuts and bolts” that enable ambitious work to happen with joy and fulfillment. The ideal candidate thrives on juggling multiple tasks and moving parts, stays poised in the face of curve balls and new obstacles, and views every challenge as an opportunity to problem solve. By balancing operational excellence with strategic foresight, the Director of Operational Effectiveness helps ensure the organization is strong, predictable, and set up for long-term success and growth.

Key Responsibilities

The Director of Organizational Effectiveness oversees systems, people, and processes across finance, HR, partnerships, administration, information management, risk, and governance. The role plays a critical role in operationalizing strategy, Board engagement, and organizational development. The Director of Organizational Effectiveness is a core member of the senior management team, aligning operations with programmatic goals, fundraising, and growth.

This position supervises a team of 2-4 staff members and/or consultants.

Organizational Leadership and Strategy

• Serve as a member of the senior management team, working closely with the CEO, Program Director, and VP of Advancement to align strategy, operations, and resources.
• Work closely with the CEO and Board to develop and operationalize the organization’s annual and multi-year strategic plan.
• Prepare materials and manage logistics for Board and committee meetings; track and follow through on Board directives in close collaboration with the CEO.
• Act as a strategic thought partner, helping shape the organization’s trajectory and ensuring alignment across programs, partnerships, and growth.

Operational Management

• Ensure smooth and efficient day-to-day operations across the organization.
• Oversee and strengthen organizational systems and processes for administration, information management, monitoring and evaluation, compliance, and risk mitigation.
• Build and maintain robust operational infrastructure for new programs in partnership with Program Director, including feasibility assessments, budgeting, and operational planning.
• Oversee vendor relationships, office operations, and technology infrastructure.
• Supervise and support team members responsible for finance, operations, and information management.

Financial Management

• Partner with the CEO and financial management consultants (“Your Part-Time Controller”) to ensure timely budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and cash flow management. Staff the Finance Committee of the Board.
• Prepares annual budgets and reports in close collaboration with the CEO, and with Your Part-Time Controller team.
• Ensure compliance with fiscal policies, funder requirements, and audit standards; functions managed by Your Part-Time Controller.
• Oversee and support the Operations Manager’s financial responsibilities; ensure timely monthly material preparation for Your Part-Time Controller.

People and Culture

• Oversee and support the Operations Manager in HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management (semi-annual reviews and goal setting), and professional development. This includes developing and sustaining a work environment where hard work is balanced with happiness, fulfillment, and well-being.
• Foster an innovative, collaborative, inclusive, and mission-driven culture that reflects OGS’s core values.
• Maintain high-quality HR systems, policies, and compliance with labor and employment laws.

Partnerships and External Relations

• Strengthen and manage strategic partnerships that contribute to programming or organizational sustainability; oversees contracts and compliance.
• Support the CEO in managing and building institutional relationships to strengthen work opportunities.
• Assess opportunities for partnership and business development.
• Work with VP of Advancement and Development and Communications Associate to ensure streamlined communications systems.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in a management role, including supervision and cross-department coordination. Demonstrated ability to operationalize strategy and plans, and build and oversee healthy internal operations. Successful candidates may come from a background in the nonprofit sector or in the business/for-profit sector, particularly in mission and impact-driven work. Candidates with experience across both the nonprofit and for-profit sectors are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Proven track record of sound decision making, senior leadership, big-picture thinking, steadiness, and critical thinking.
• Demonstrated success in leading operational functions within a growing organization or company.
• Fluency with budgets, profit and loss statements, cash flow reports, audit reports, and other relevant financial materials.
• Strong strategic thinking and planning skills; able to build systems and translate big-picture goals into action and results.
• Excellent project management and problem-solving abilities.
• Skilled communicator, able to work collaboratively across diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Experience with Board engagement, budgeting, and/or new program development preferred.
• Commitment to OGS’s mission of building bridges and working toward a peaceful future for Palestinians and Israelis.
• Understanding of and/or experience in the Israel/Palestine context strongly preferred.
• Leadership style that balances rigorous execution with a human-centric, joyful, and fulfilling work environment.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

Interested candidates are invited to send their resume and cover letter to Jennifer Schubert via email at jennifer@ogspeaks.com

Salary and Benefits Salary range: $125,000 – $145,000, commensurate with experience and scope of financial management responsibility.

Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, and group life insurance with the option to create an FSA account. We also offer a 401(k) retirement plan with a competitive company match. Additionally, we provide our employees with a generous paid time off policy that includes vacation, personal and sick leave.

We believe diverse perspectives strengthen our work and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences. We encourage those who are enthusiastic about the role and our work to apply even if they do not meet every requirement.

Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, and group life insurance with the option to create an FSA account. We also offer a 401(k) retirement plan with a competitive company match. Additionally, we provide our employees with a generous paid time off policy that includes vacation, personal and sick leave.