IAC Magen Instructor, San Diego, CA
San Diego, CA, USA
About the Israeli-American Council (IAC)
The mission of the IAC is to build an engaged and united Israeli-American community that strengthens the Israeli and Jewish identity of the next generations, the American Jewish community, and the bond between the peoples of the United States and the State of Israel.
Position Overview
The IAC Magen Instructor is responsible for leading and facilitating sessions for the IAC MAGEN Teen Fellowship, a leadership program for Zionist Jewish Israeli-American teens with leadership potential, a strong sense of identity, and a desire to create meaningful impact in their schools, communities, and civic life in the US. The instructor creates an engaging, empowering, and supportive learning environment designed to equip teens with knowledge, confidence, resilience, and practical tools to lead proudly, strengthen their voice, engage civically and combat antisemitism, and become active changemakers in an increasingly complex world.
This role includes planning and adapting fellowship content, recruiting and interviewing participants, coordinating program activities and logistics, and providing ongoing participant guidance and support. Through regular engagement and group communication platforms, the Instructor maintains communication with teens and parents, fosters meaningful connections, and builds a strong sense of community. This is a temporary, up to 5-hour-per-week position, and the IAC Magen Instructor will report to the IAC San Diego Regional Director.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Oversee program planning, preparation for each session, and coordination of program activities and logistics throughout the fellowship.
- Recruit and interview program participants.
- Participate in content briefings led by the IAC national programs team to receive guidance on the content and structure of the program, its sessions, and the final project.
- Lead the delivery, implementation, and overall quality of the IAC Magen Teen Fellowship and Magen-related community events, including facilitating all program sessions.
- Equip participants with knowledge, confidence, resilience, and practical leadership tools to strengthen their voice, engage civically, and combat antisemitism.
- Provide ongoing guidance and support to participants throughout the program.
- Maintain ongoing communication with teens and parents throughout the program, including communicating follow-up assignments, initiative activities, and action items to fellowship participants.
- Guide, lead, and mentor participants through their final project, including topic selection, establishing work plans, and monitoring progress and implementation.
- Support the coordination and preparation of guest speakers, mentors, and community leaders in advocacy, civic life, and leadership.
- Maintain attendance records and submit post-session summaries, session evaluations, feedback, and recommendations to the Magen Program Leadership and National Director.
- Participate in all required IAC Magen national events and staff training initiatives, including Instructors onboarding, Instructors Forum meetings, ongoing professional development trainings, regional seminars, and the Magen track at the IAC National Summit.
- Collaborate closely with the regional team to ensure the successful planning and execution of the fellowship.
- Represent the IAC professionally and serve as a positive ambassador of the organization and its mission.
Skills & Qualifications
- Strong understanding of and passion for youth leadership development, civic engagement, fighting antisemitism, and Zionist/Jewish identity empowerment.
- Knowledge of interactive leadership education, mentorship, and participant-centered facilitation methodologies.
- Creative, energetic, proactive, and self-motivated.
- Experience working with teens in educational, leadership, youth development, advocacy, or community settings.
- Strong connection to and understanding of both Israeli and American cultures and identities.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changing needs.
- Flexible schedule, including daytime hours (as needed), evening program sessions (typically 1–3 evenings per week) and participation in IAC Magen meetings, regional activities, seminars, and special events.
- Experience within the Israeli and/or Jewish community sector preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and digital communication and social media platforms.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong operational and administrative skills and the ability to manage administrative responsibilities effectively.
- Fluency in Hebrew and English, including speaking, reading, and writing.
Why Join the IAC?
Joining the IAC means becoming part of a mission-driven organization that is shaping the future of the Israeli-American and Jewish communities. You will work alongside passionate colleagues, visionary philanthropists, and community leaders to strengthen Jewish identity, inspire civic engagement, support Israel, and create lasting impact for generations to come.
** 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.