The Israel Engagement Associate is responsible for understanding trends in the field related to Israel engagement; overseeing programs and projects which engagement with Israel and with our Partnership region of Yerucham; as well as facilitating deeper connections with the people and land of Israel.
This position reports to the Israel & Overseas Director.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Serve as point person on local Israel engagement and Miami-Yerucham Partnership programs and people-to-people efforts.
- In collaboration with the Israel and Overseas Director, plan strategic direction for the Partnership2Gether Miami-Yerucham Partnership and Israel Engagement in the Miami community.
- Partnership2Gether:
- Ensure that programs align with the Partnership2Gether vision, mission, and values and work closely with staff and lay leaders to assess programs
- Develop and manage key relationships with stakeholders in the Partnership2Gether region and our local community
- Convene lay steering committee in Miami
- Manage allocation process for the Partnership including the development and review of background and budgetary materials
- Work with Partnership2Gether committee to identify funding priorities and create new programs
- Handle different aspects of incoming and outgoing delegations, planning visits, implementing programs and escorting delegations
- Israel Engagement:
- Serve as lead staff on planning functions related to Israel Engagement committee
- Keep abreast of research and trends in the area and Israel engagement
- Manage the Shinshinim program working with partner organizations and host families, where appropriate, in coordination with the Jewish Agency Shinshinim supervisor
- Work with the Community Shaliach to assist partner agencies in coordinating programs for Yom Hazikaron and Yom Haatzmaut and maintain a schedule of programs
- Manage the Gift of Israel savings program – liaise with synagogues and organizations, develop participant recruitment strategy to increase participant families, monitor participants, develop systems to remind families of participation and encourage Israel program recruitment
- Liaison to the Onward Israel program of which responsibilities include working with local University Hillels on aspects of the Onward Israel program, promotion and recruitment of the program, pre- and post- programming, conduct program orientation session with trip provider
- Promote the AMHSI Stephen Muss Fellowship, recruit lay leaders to participate on selection committee and participate in candidate selection process
- Liaise with Israeli Division on programs and opportunities for community engagement
- Communities 2Gether
- Work on our partnership with Kibbutz Or Haner on this program created in response to October 7th and its aftermath to help meet the needs of the community and create a plan for rebuilding
- Maintain accurate programmatic and financial records for relevant programs and develop and present reports as appropriate
- Promote Federation efforts in the area of Israel engagement through presentations to professional and lay leadership
- Marketing/publicity related to Partnership activities and Israel Engagement activities in collaboration with the Marketing team
- Manage the Israel Program Scholarship process
- Ensure the relevant department web pages are up-to-date
- Conduct ongoing evaluations of programs and provide reports and recommendations to relevant lay and professional bodies
- Participate in financial resource development efforts including the preparation of proposals, participation in solicitations and other campaign duties as appropriate
Qualifications and Competencies
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s Degree preferred ideally in the field of Education, Social Work, Public Administration, Jewish Communal Services or similar field of study
- Three or more years of relevant experience in Jewish communal, nonprofit, public sector or related field
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with lay leaders, community members and colleagues
- Passion for the mission of Federation and the Jewish community
- Knowledge of Israel and Israeli society
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Hebrew fluency a plus
- Skilled in research, analysis, program development, management and evaluation
- High organizational and time management skills
Benefits and Compensation
- The salary range for this role is $60,000-$65,000. The amount of pay will be determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, experience, qualifications, and unique skills.
- Comprehensive benefits package including generous vacation and sick time, Jewish holidays, health insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, parental leave policy, and complimentary membership to the Jewish Community Center.
Schedule
- Federation offers a hybrid work schedule with four days a week in the office and one day remote.
- The position requires work outside typical business hours of 8:30-5:15/8:30-4:00 on Fridays.
To Apply
Please submit resume to engagementposition@gmjf.org.
Greater Miami Jewish Federation is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse workplace. We encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and members of underrepresented ethnic groups to apply. We look forward to your application.