IAC Bay Area Activism Coordinator

Israeli-American Council • Sunnyvale, CA

13d

About The Position

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 our next generations, the American Jewish Community, and the State of Israel. Since its foundation in 2007, activism and civic engagement have been one of IAC’s core organizational pillars, with the goal to organize, educate, energize, and mobilize local communities in support of Israel and the Jewish people. In recent years, the IAC gained specific expertise in addressing antisemitism in public school systems, on college campuses, and in public spaces – educating and empowering teens, students, educators, and community members; resolving incidents of antisemitism; and training a network of civically engaged communities across the nation. The combination of vast experience and national infrastructure uniquely positions the IAC to fight one of the greatest challenges facing our community. About IAC Civic Engagement and Fighting Antisemitism: The IAC holds a cutting-edge network of local-hubs that organize, educate, energize, engage and mobilize local communities in support of Israel and the Jewish people. This is done on three fronts: K-12; Campus; Public Spaces. We believe that activism is most effective when the community is at the front, empowered with all the necessary tools and support. For that, the IAC leverages our network of local communities and committees across the country for grassroots civic engagement initiatives and mobilization. We also leverage IAC’s nationwide leadership programs and alumni to educate, train, and activate Israeli American change agents. Activism Coordinator Job Purpose: The Activism Coordinator's goal is to be the professional activism resource for the region (k-12). He/She will report directly to the Regional Director while receiving professional guidance from the National Director of Community Engagement and Fighting Antisemitism. He/She must be a committed member of both teams and sustain close relationships with team members (both regional and professional), local stakeholders in the region, and partner communities & organizations in the pro-Israel space. This is a 15-hour-per-week position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Excellent leadership & strategic planning capabilities. Emphasis on superb interpersonal skills.
• 3 years’ experience in the field of Israel activism, or antisemitism education.
• Proven project management capabilities and success in the execution of complex strategies.
• Deep understanding of the pro-Israel activism landscape, including community mobilization.
• Experience in public speaking and group dynamics.
• Experience in fundraising/grant writing.
• Excellent verbal, writing, and presentation skills.
• Strong PR/marketing capabilities, including proficiency in social media platforms.
• Connection to Israel and passion for advocating for her.
• Ability to work Flexible hours (including some weekends and evenings), under pressure, as a team player in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent technological skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, and Social Media Platforms (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, etc).
• Fluent in English - full comprehension, speaking, writing, and reading. Fluency in Hebrew is an advantage.

Nice To Haves

• Fluency in Hebrew is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Handle marketing, recruiting & leading ACT & IMPACT (teen ambassadorship, parent task force, educational efforts).
• Take part in fundraising events for local activism activity.
• Organize events for the community, educators and local public schools through ACT & IMPACT / School Watch.
• Assist with local School Watch incidents and manage long-term relationships with districts and schools.
• Take part in national activism efforts on the ground, e.g., 6 million Steps and B&W buildings.
• Create an engaged activist community through events, workshops, speakers, and mobilization efforts.
• Grow the current activist pool by converting training participants into activists.
• Advocate for community members in need when faced with antisemitism and national origin discrimination.
• Monitor the region for antisemitism and anti-Israel behavior and mobilize the community accordingly.
• Participate in both local and national team efforts to achieve organizational goals.
• Serving as a knowledgeable resource to community members (K-12) in need.

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: Mid Level