Head of Programming, Conferences, and Events

Role : Program Manager
The Dupree is a hub of Jewish thriving in the heart of Sandy Springs — home to a Jewish education center, community conference and event space, major Jewish organizations, and a kosher café open to the public. We believe that investing deeply in who we are as a Jewish community is the most meaningful work we can do, and every event held within our walls is a chance to bring people together in pursuit of that vision.
At The Dupree, we show up with urgency, passion, and genuine care for the community we serve. The Dupree is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Program Manager to oversee our suite of educational programs. In this role, you will support the planning and execution of educational programs designed and produced by The Dupree. Working with senior leadership and internal and external partners, the role translates program goals and priorities into detailed plans and manages the timelines, budgets, logistics, vendors, stakeholders, and on-site execution required to deliver excellent programs.
Program Planning & Execution

End-to-End Ownership: Once programs are approved, own their operational execution from detailed planning, to live execution and post-event wrap-up. Use systems like HubSpot and Asana to create a clear, transparent process, where no detail is lost.
Coordinate the work of internal teams, speakers, vendors, and community partners to ensure educational programs are delivered on time, on budget, and according to plan.
Goal Alignment: Collaborate with internal team and community partners to align around established program goals, success metrics, timelines, and responsibilities.
Logistics & Vendor Management

Identify, evaluate, and secure appropriate venues and spaces for both local and partner-led educational events at the Dupree. Source and manage relationships with external vendors (catering, A/V, room setup, print production, tech support), negotiating contracts and ensuring high-quality delivery.
Budget Tracking: Monitor program expenses closely to ensure all events are executed within their approved financial parameters.
Event Leadership: Act as the primary, go-to person on-site during live events, managing setup, schedule adherence, and vendor troubleshooting.
Post-Event Evaluation: Lead wrap-up meetings, gather feedback from partners, and synthesize data to improve future programming. Be the lead on documentation, invoicing follow-up and a satisfactory survey.
Experience: 2-4 years of experience in program management, nonprofit operations, educational programming, or event management (experience within Jewish communal organizations or non-profits is a major plus).
A proven track record of managing moving parts, complex logistics, and tight timelines without letting things slip through the cracks.
comfortable collaborating with internal staff, high-level community partners, and external vendors alike.
An organized self-starter with sharp time-management skills, who thrives under pressure and keeps the details straight when everything feels urgent.
Tools: Proficiency with project management software (e.g., Asana, HubSpot) and standard office suites (Microsoft Office).
Ability to work occasional evenings or weekends based on the educational program schedule.
food trays, program materials) during setup and breakdown, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Full-time employees receive medical, dental, and vision insurance; Full-time employees (32+ hours) also receive up to half off tuition at participating Jewish day schools in Atlanta.
Complete the application including your resume and a cover letter. In your cover letter, tell us about an event or program you've managed from start to finish — what your role was and what made it come together.