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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 identities of our next generations, the Jewish American community and the bond between the people of the United States and the State of Israel.
Job Purpose:
The IAC Eitanim Facilitator leads and facilitates teen leadership and educational sessions, creates an engaging and supportive learning environment, and fosters meaningful connections with participants and their families. This role includes planning and adapting program content, maintaining ongoing communication with teens and parents, and building a strong sense of community through regular engagement and group communication platforms. He/She will report to the IAC NJ Eitanim Program Manager.
Duties include and are not limited to:
- Lead the delivery, implementation, and overall quality of Eitanim programs, sessions, and Eitanim-related community events.
- Facilitate all program sessions, including maintaining attendance records and submitting post-session summaries.
- Support the coordination and preparation of guest speakers, judges, and mentors.
- Communicate follow-up assignments, activities, and action items to participants.
- Submit session evaluations, feedback, and recommendations to the Eitanim National Director.
- Participate in all required IAC Eitanim national events and staff training initiatives, including but not limited to facilitator onboarding, Facilitators Forum meetings, ongoing professional development trainings, the National Hackathon, and the Eitanim track at the IAC National Summit.
- Collaborate closely with the regional team to ensure the successful planning and execution of the program.
- Represent the IAC professionally and serve as a positive ambassador of the organization and its mission.
Skills/Qualifications:
- Knowledge of and experience with the Project-Based Learning (PBL) methodology.
- Creative, energetic, proactive, and self-motivated.
- Experience working with teens in educational, leadership, youth development, 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, between 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM), and participation in IAC Eitanim 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, detail-oriented, and capable of managing administrative responsibilities effectively.
- Strong operational and administrative skills.
- Fluency in Hebrew and English, including speaking, reading, and writing
*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.
Skills Required
- Knowledge of and experience with Project-Based Learning methodology
- Experience working with teens in educational, leadership, youth development, or community settings
- Strong understanding of 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, evening sessions, meetings, seminars, and special events
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and digital communication and social media platforms
- Strong organizational, administrative, and operational skills
- Fluency in Hebrew and English, including speaking, reading, and writing
- Experience within the Israeli and/or Jewish community sector
What We Do
Over half a million Israeli-Americans live in the United States today. As a vital component of American society, they play a major role in social activism, academia, culture and innovation. The Israeli-American Council (IAC) is the largest Israeli-American organization in the Unites States, serving this vibrant sector of American society. IAC’s effectiveness and success is the direct result of its ability to organize, activate, and engage the Israeli-American community nationwide. The IAC strives to achieve these goals through programs and events for all ages, as well as by empowering and sponsoring a wide array of non-profit organizations within the Israeli-American community. OUR GOALS Encourage a culture of giving, activism, and connection to Israel through personal examples of community involvement. Connect the next generation to the community, their Jewish identity, the Hebrew language, and the State of Israel. Foster active support of initiatives that further Israel’s welfare, security, education and its relations with the United States. Translate the Israeli-American community’s needs, desires, and values into action and a strong and influential voice. Serve as a professional and financial resource for initiatives that support the development of an active and unified Israeli-American community with strong connections to the State of Israel, now and in the future. Strengthen the relationships between the Israeli-American community and the Israeli community in Israel. Build bridges between the Israeli-American and Jewish American communities in the United States.
