IAC San Diego Community Engagement Manager

Israeli-American Council • San Diego, CA

10h

About The Position

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. This is a 20-hour-per-week position, and he/she will report to the San Diego Regional Director.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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 spoken Hebrew is required
• Fluent in English - full comprehension, speaking, writing, and reading.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the Israeli and/or Jewish sector is a plus.
• reading and writing proficiency [in Hebrew] is a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Manager