IAC Bay Area Eitanim Program Facilitator-8200 Tech Track HS
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 Tech Track Facilitator will be responsible for leading and managing all IAC Eitanim tech track facilitation & operational activities & sessions in the region throughout the year.
The IAC Eitanim Tech Track Facilitator will be responsible for leading the Eitanim groups in his region, working with them in the project-based learning method and according to the IAC Eitanim program director to ensure a high-quality educational experience. The role of the IAC Eitanim Tech Track Facilitator is essential to the IAC Eitanim overall effort to give teens a feeling of achievement and maintain high performance. The IAC Eitanim facilitator will report to the IAC Eitanim National Program Director.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Participate in a full training day on Sunday, Sept 21st in DC (travel and accommodation paid)
- 50 hours of instruction (2.5 Hrs weekly for 20 weeks) in your region in person.
- Ability to guide and lead groups toward achieving a common goal.
- Facilitate sessions including pre-session prep.
- Work closely with the regional team to ensure the successful execution of the program.
- Maintain communications with program mentors & Eitanim team.
- Professionally represent the IAC.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Knowledge, understanding and experience in programming - Python a plus.
- 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 a big plus.
Unique Benefit:
- Any participant who completes two years of facilitation receives a lifetime membership with the 8200 Alumni Association, an extremely high-valued network worldwide.
*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.