ISRAELI-AMERICAN COUNCIL (IAC) : NEW JERSEY PROGRAM DIRECTOR
JOB DESCRIPTION
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The Israeli-American Council (IAC) mission is to build an active and giving Israeli-American community
throughout the United States in order to strengthen the State of Israel, our next generation, and provide
a bridge to the Jewish American community.
The IAC is seeking a New Jersey Program Director to lead its vision of bringing together Israeli-American
communities throughout the State of New Jersey. The ideal candidate will be high in caliber with a
proven track record of successful leadership and management and with the ability to implement the IAC
mission.
The New Jersey Program Director reports to the IAC Regional Council in New Jersey and the IAC CEO.
DUTIES INCLUDE:
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Establish, together with the Regional Council, the New Jersey Regional Office of the IAC.
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Lead the IAC New Jersey Regional Office to implement the IAC’s philosophy, mission, strategy, and
goals on a local level.
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Implement programs and produce community events for the Israeli-American community in the
New Jersey region.
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Coordinate IAC New Jersey office operations, finances, marketing, programming, and other issues
with the National IAC headquarter.
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Establish relationships and empower existing Israeli-American organizations in the New Jersey
region in order to enhance their activities and broaden their engagement.
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Establish a strong and mutually supportive relationship between the Israeli-American community
and the Jewish community in the New Jersey region.
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Develop and implement new programs for the Israeli-American community in the New Jersey
region.
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Oversee the production of large scale activities and events in the New Jersey region.
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Acquire a deep understanding of the Israeli-American community in the New Jersey region in order
to provide relevant and meaningful programming, events and services.
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Financial management: create an annual budget with the support of the National IAC.
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Represent the IAC and the Israeli-American community in various forums.
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Community outreach and public relations: reach out to the community, maintain and create
partnerships with other community organizations.
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Work together with the regional council on fundraising planning and implementation, including
identifying resource requirements, researching funding sources, establishing strategies to approach
funders, submitting proposals and administrating fundraising records and documentation.
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Bachelor’s degree.
Must speak fluent Hebrew.
At least 5 years of related job experience.
Experience in leadership and management of organization.
A proven leader with exceptional development skills.
Conceptual thinker, ability to see the big picture and to create and execute a grand vision.
Speaks, reads and writes in English.
Deep knowledge and understanding of Israeli culture.
Good operational, administrative, and management capabilities, ability to lead processes.
Strong high level planning and monitoring capabilities.
Experience in managing and leading a team of employees.
Action oriented and ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines.
A proactive, energetic and positive leader.
Exceptional writing and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with donors, Council members, staff and community organizations.
Excellent interpersonal communications skills and out of the box thinking.
Exceptional ability to multi-task and work under pressure.
Knowledge in Israel related issues and passion regarding community building.
Experience in nonprofit management is a plus.
Job Title:
IAC New Jersey Program
Director
Job Category:
Full-time
Location:
New Jersey
E/NE Status:
Exempt
RESUMES AND COVER LE TTERS CAN BE SENT TO [email protected]
WITH SUBJECT “NJ PROGRAM DIRECTOR”
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