IAC San Diego Eitanim Program Facilitator
Israeli American Council (IAC)
About the Israeli American Council:
The mission of the IAC is to build an engaged and united Israeli-American community that strengthens the Israeli and Jewish identity of our next generations, the American-Jewish community and the bond between the peoples of the United States and the State of Israel.
About Eitanim:
Inspired by the start-up nation spirit, IAC Eitanim aims to challenge teens from 7th to 12th grade to develop critical and out-of-the-box thinking in an exciting and interactive environment where Israel is front and center. Through hands-on programming led by top Israeli mentors, teens dive into innovation and entrepreneurship, gaining essential skills for success while helping to solve real-world problems.
Job Goal:
The IAC Eitanim Facilitator will be responsible for leading and managing all IAC Eitanim facilitation & operational activities, as well as the Eitanim sessions in the region throughout the year. The Facilitators will be responsible for leading Eitanim groups in their region, guiding them through project-based learning, and coordinating with the IAC Eitanim Program Director to ensure a high-quality educational experience.. The role of the IAC Eitanim Facilitator is essential to the IAC Eitanim's overall effort to give teens a feeling of achievement and maintain high performance. This is a 10-hour-per-week position, and the IAC Eitanim facilitator will report to the IAC Regional Director.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Guide & lead groups toward achieving a common goal.
- Oversee all outreach & registration processes in their region.
- Facilitate sessions, including pre-session prep.
- Submit session summaries & reviews to Eitanim Senior Manager.
- Manage all operational requirements of each Eitanim group in their region.
- Work closely with the regional team to ensure the successful execution of the program.
- Assist in coordinating expert talks, seminars & tours for the Eitanim groups.
- Maintain communications with all program partners, including mentors, parents, and the regional community.
- Must participate in all IAC Eitanim staff meetings & training, as well as in National events (National Hackathon and IAC National Summit Eitanim Track).
- Professionally represent the IAC.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Experience in working with teens & managing educational groups, Tsofim, after-school, or similar.
- Solid social and interpersonal skills.
- Strong connection to both Israeli and American identities.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite products.
- Highly efficient and organized.
- Good operational & administrative management skills.
- Knowledge, understanding, and experience in startup & innovation / private sector business is a big plus.
- Experience-based learning knowledge is a plus.
*Full-time employees working 20 plus hours per week shall be eligible for insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, & life) following the new hire waiting period.