IAC Philadelphia Community Engagement Manager

Israeli-American Council • Philadelphia, PA

11d • $26 - $28

About The Position

The Israeli American Council (IAC) Community Engagement Manager (CEM) leads community engagement efforts in Philadelphia, building meaningful relationships and expanding IAC's presence, relevance, and impact within the local community. The CEM develops a deep understanding of the community, identifies opportunities and unmet needs, cultivates relationships, and creates initiatives that bring people together around IAC's mission.

The role owns initiatives from concept through execution and follow-up, working collaboratively with support from the IAC VP Communities, IAC team members, lay leaders, volunteers, and community partners. The position is 10 hours per week and reports to the IAC VP of Communities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Strong connection to both Israeli and American identities and familiarity with Israeli culture, community, and current affairs.
• Strong understanding of and interest in the Israeli-American and Jewish community.
• Proven ability to build relationships and engage diverse audiences.
• Ability to identify opportunities and turn ideas into well-executed initiatives.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to independently manage workload, priorities, calendar, and deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work comfortably with volunteers, community leaders, participants, and organizational leadership.
• Strong operational and administrative skills.
• Fluency in speaking, reading, and writing in English and Hebrew.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, social media, and commonly used digital communication and organizational tools.
• Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends based on community activities and events.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the Israeli, Jewish, nonprofit, education, community-building, or related sectors.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary organizational representative and point of contact for the local Israeli American and Jewish community in the region.
• Build, maintain, and strengthen relationships with community members, families, volunteers, community leaders, and local organizations.
• Lead outreach to increase awareness, participation, and engagement across organizational programs and initiatives.
• Identify emerging community needs, opportunities, and trends, and communicate insights and recommendations to organizational leadership.
• Lead planning and execution of local community programs and events that support organizational goals and community engagement.
• Coordinate event logistics, registrations, attendance tracking, and participant communications.
• Develop and implement local outreach and recruitment efforts to promote programs, events, and organizational initiatives, ensuring communications align with organizational branding and strategic priorities.
• Maintain regular communications with participants, families, volunteers, and community stakeholders through email, social media, and other channels.
• Cultivate relationships with local synagogues, schools, community organizations, and other partners.
• Identify and pursue collaboration opportunities that support program participation and community visibility.
• Recruit, coordinate, and support volunteers for programs and events.
• Maintain accurate participant, volunteer, and event records in organizational systems.
• Monitor program participation and community engagement metrics and provide regular updates and reports to the VP Communities.
• Manage participant and parent communications and address questions or concerns promptly and professionally.
• Collaborate with organizational leadership and cross-functional team members to align and implement programs and initiatives successfully.
• Participate in staff meetings, training, and organizational initiatives.
• Build a growing network of engaged community members, volunteers, leaders, and partners, and introduce IAC to new audiences and communities.
• Drive participation and deepen engagement across IAC programs and initiatives while fostering meaningful, lasting community relationships.
• Develop relevant and valued initiatives, identify opportunities for IAC to make a distinctive contribution, and create strategic partnerships that expand IAC's visibility and impact.
• Deliver projects on time with attention to quality and follow-through; work independently, take initiative, and remain accountable for results.

Benefits

• Full-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance following the new-hire waiting period.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time