IAC San Diego Community Engagement Manager

The mission of the Israeli- American Council (IAC) is to build an active and giving Israeli-American Community throughout the United States to strengthen the State of Israel, our next generation, and to provide a bridge to the Jewish American community. 

Job Purpose:

The Community Engagement Manager (“CEM”) will work to expand IAC’s community impact and strategic investments in his/her region. The CEM will be responsible for organizing and managing programs & events, as for representing the organization and increasing IAC’s awareness in that region. The CEM will recruit, maintain connections with participants, and manage operational aspects of the program. Report to the San Diego  Regional Director.

Duties include and are not limited to:

• Lead the planning, delivery, and quality assurance of programs, sessions, and community events for teens and young families.

• Facilitate program sessions, including attendance tracking and post-session summaries.

• Coordinate guest experts, mentors, facilitators, and program partners to ensure program readiness.

• Manage and execute single- and multi-location programs, including cross-regional and cross-program events.

• Build, maintain, and actively engage a regional community; serve as a primary point of contact for community leaders.

• Represent the organization professionally within assigned communities and at partner meetings.

• Expand community reach by connecting with new audiences, organizations, and local representatives.

• Foster relationships with Israeli-American and Jewish organizations to support program visibility and participation.

• Support program recruitment strategies and promote programs through community outreach and social platforms.

• Ensure all programs and events align with organizational branding guidelines.

• Keep the regional community informed of events and updates.

• Collaborate closely with the regional team to ensure successful program execution.

• Manage the regional calendar, data tracking, and reporting related to programs, participants, volunteers, and community engagement.

• Support ongoing program operations, including participant and parent communication and issue resolution.

• Maintain partnerships with external organizations, following direction from the Regional Director.

• Establish and support a volunteer engagement system to maintain an active volunteer base.

• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and national conferences as required.

Skills/Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree. 
• Strong connection to both Israeli and American identities. Knowledge about its people, culture, conflicts, history, etc.
• Strong social skills and experience in community building.
• Flexible hours to include work in the evenings and weekends as needed for regional activities and seminars.
• Experience in the Israeli and/or Jewish sector is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite products and social networking tools. 
• Highly efficient and organized.
• Excellent interpersonal skills. 
• Good operational & administrative management.
• Ability to get along with all levels within the organization. 
• Fluent conversational Hebrew is required; reading and writing proficiency is a plus. 
• Fluent in English - full comprehension, speaking, writing, and reading.