Israel Engagement Associate

Location: Miami, FL

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 7^th 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.

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.