Alumni Engagement and National Projects Manager - NY based

Masa Israel Journey

Masa Israel Journey

San Francisco, CA, USA · New York, USA · New York, NY, USA
USD 65k-75k / year
Posted on Mar 1, 2026
Masa Israel OverviewMasa Israel Journey’s mission is to provide every Jewish young adult age 18–35 with the opportunity to participate in one of more than 200 programs in Israel, each lasting between 6 weeks and 10 months. These programs span a wide range of experiences, including gap-year programs, study abroad, career development, and community service initiatives. Through these immersive experiences, Masa strives to forge a lasting connection between young Jews and Israel, fostering commitment to Jewish life.Job Summary OverviewThe Alumni Engagement and National Projects Manager is a pivotal role responsible for driving the success of various strategic initiatives across North America. This position leads the engagement of Masa alumni, oversees national projects, and fosters partnerships to enhance the organization’s impact. The role requires an entrepreneurial mindset, excellent communication skills, a strong educator background, and a passion for relationship-building.Key ResponsibilitiesAlumni Engagement and Professional Networking- Develop innovative strategies to engage Masa alumni as Jewish professionals across diverse industries- Collaborate with alumni associations, professional networks, and industry partners to create networking, professional development, and mentorship opportunities- Leverage the expertise of Masa alumni to guide current participants and provide career pathway insightsNational Projects Oversight- Manage day-to-day operations of key national projects, including the Masa Campus Internship Program and Alumni Ambassadors- Monitor program budgets, allocations, and expenditures to ensure efficient resource utilization- Collaborate with the marketing team to analyze program data and provide regular reports to the Executive Director of North AmericaPartnerships & Development- Cultivate and maintain partnerships within the Jewish communal world to increase program participation- Establish collaborations with national organizations, campus career centers, and study abroad offices- Translate national strategies into localized initiatives in collaboration with partners- Work closely with the Chief Development Officer to support alumni engagement in development effortsNational Events Management- Collaborate with the North American team to build an annual calendar of national and alumni events- Lead event operations and execution- Partner with marketing to leverage events for lead generation and partnership engagementAlumni Digital Marketing- Manage the creation and distribution of the monthly Masa Alumni eNewsletter- Collaborate with the digital marketing team on engaging digital content- Highlight Masa alumni success stories across marketing channelsJob Requirements- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree a plus (business, marketing, education, or communications preferred)- Minimum of 2 years of experience within the Jewish community, particularly in national-scale initiatives- Prior Israel-related experience required- Proven project management experience- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills- Highly motivated, entrepreneurial, and well-organized- Hebrew proficiency is an advantageSalary Range (Annual): $65,000–$75,000