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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 identity of our next generations, the American Jewish community and the bond between the peoples of the United States and the State of Israel.
Job Purpose:
The Community Engagement (“CEM”) will work to expand IAC’s community impact and strategic investments in his/her region. The CEM will be responsible organizing and managing programs & events, as for representing the organization and increasing IAC’s awareness in Austin. He/she will report to the Texas Regional Director.
Duties include, and are not limited to:
- Professionally plan, coordinate and manage a variety of events that will accomplish the goals of IAC.
- Committees and group development-work together with IAC committees (donors/volunteers) to create content of varies programs and activities.
- Event Management - Professionally plan, coordinate and manage a variety of events that will accomplish the goals of IAC.
- Responsible for getting to know target audience in the area, reach out to new communities in the region and create connections with local representatives.
- Establish and implement volunteer-supporting system to ensure an active and engage group of volunteers Operate partnerships with external entities after these are established by the Regional Director.
- Brand management – Assures that all IAC events and programs are appropriately branded within the content and design of the event.
- Marketing – Create marketing plan for the local programs and related events and oversee its implementation, including online content, social media and promotion through local organizations.
- Participate in IAC staff meetings, training and National conferences.
- Represent the IAC in a professional manner and provides excellent service.
- Perform other related duties as required or directed.
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.
Experience in group facilitation and informal education. - Flexible hours to include work in the evenings and weekends as needed for a regional activity 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.
- English and Hebrew fluency required (reading/ writing/ speaking)
**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
- Bachelor's degree
- Strong connection to both Israeli and American identities
- Experience in community building and group facilitation
- Fluency in English and Hebrew
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.
