About the Israeli American Council:
The mission of the Israeli-American Council (IAC) is to build an engaged and united Israeli-American community that strengthens the Israeli and Jewish identity of our next generation, the American Jewish community, and the bond between the peoples of the United States and the state of Israel.
Position Overview
The IAC Community Manager plays a vital role in building and strengthening a vibrant local Israeli-American community. Working closely with community leaders, volunteers, donors, and regional staff, this position helps bring vision into action by ensuring meaningful programs, strong relationships, and seamless community experiences.
The ideal candidate is a highly organized, proactive, and resourceful professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and works independently. With strong interpersonal skills, a deep understanding of Israeli culture, and a passion for community building, they excel at engaging people and fostering meaningful relationships. This is a 15-hour-per-week position, and He/She will report to the IAC New Jersey Regional Director.
Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Events & Community Engagement
- Coordinate and execute local programs and events from planning through execution.
- Manage event logistics, communications, registrations, vendors, and on-site operations.
- Support local partnerships, sponsorship requests, and donor visibility efforts.
- Initiate and maintain constant communication with the community via WhatsApp groups and social media
- Track participant, volunteer, donor, lay leader engagement.
- Identify and cultivate potential donors and lay leaders within the community and collaborate with the development team to support fundraising opportunities.
Operations
- Partner closely with the Community Chair and volunteer leaders to advance local priorities and initiatives.
- Coordinate weekly Chair meetings, monthly leadership meetings, and follow-up on action items.
- Collaborate with regional leadership to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
CRM, Reporting & Administration
- Maintain accurate CRM records and community data.
- Prepare reports, meeting records, and other operational documentation.
- Coordinate budget tracking, payment requests, and administrative workflows.
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor's degree.
- 2+ years of experience in nonprofit operations, community engagement, event management, volunteer coordination, or a related field.
- Deep knowledge and understanding of Israeli culture.
- Strong organizational and project management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
- Experience using social media platforms and digital communication tools to drive community engagement, promote events, and strengthen outreach efforts.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM platforms. Experience maintaining databases and operational records.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with volunteers, lay leaders, donors, and community stakeholders.
- Strong administrative, operational, and follow-up capabilities.
- Fluent conversational and reading Hebrew is required; writing proficiency is a plus.
- Fluent in English - full comprehension, speaking, writing, and reading.
- Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends based on community events and activities.
Why Join the IAC?
Joining the IAC means becoming part of a mission-driven organization that is shaping the future of the Israeli-American and Jewish communities. You will work alongside passionate colleagues, visionary philanthropists, and community leaders to strengthen Jewish identity, inspire civic engagement, support Israel, and create lasting impact for generations to come.
**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.
