IAC San Diego Eitanim Program Facilitator

Israeli American Council (IAC)

Israeli American Council (IAC)

San Diego, CA, USA
Posted on May 24, 2025

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.