Speaker and Delegations Manager

Friends of the Israel Defense Forces • New York, NY

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About The Position

Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) is a 501c3 nonprofit that provides life-changing support for the courageous young men and women of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). We transform their lives through empowering educational, financial, well-being, and cultural initiatives as they protect the State of Israel and her people. Inspired by them, we strive to champion a culture of courage worldwide, ensuring a secure and thriving Israel today and forever.

Our community of supporters and staff are passionate and impactful. Our work is driven by core values that transcend political leanings or religious affiliations. Our workplace is vibrant, fast-paced, and dynamic, encouraging bold creativity, ingenuity, and vision.

Requirements

• Productive: Efficient in getting tasks done.
• Collaborative: A team player focused on the greater good.
• Adaptable: Quick learner, ready to embrace future changes.
• Organized
• Solid grammar, editing, fact-checking, and proofreading capabilities.
• Self-starter with the confidence and ability to tackle new initiatives with little guidance.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• 5+ years of experience in operations/travel/logistics

Nice To Haves

• Hebrew speaker a plus

Responsibilities

• Oversees the planning and execution of single- and multi-location Israeli delegations and paid speaker tours, ensuring schedules, sensitive protocols, and on-the-ground logistics are executed seamlessly and on time
• Develops and manages detailed itineraries, including securing flight approvals, booking accommodations, arranging ground transportation, processing payments and per diem, and tracking expenses within budget
• Serves as the primary liaison between fundraisers, National Marketing, and delegates, providing consistent, professional, white-glove support across all stakeholders
• Applies strong emotional intelligence and judgment, serving as a steady point of care and support for delegates from arrival in the United States through departure to Israel

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed