Deputy Israel Seminars Director

Summary:  The American Israel Education Foundation (AIEF) is the charitable organization affiliated with the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), America’s pro-Israel lobby. The Deputy Israel Seminars Director will work closely with the Director to manage the day-to-day operations of the trips team, which is responsible for the development, coordination, and execution of educational seminars to Israel sponsored by AIEF. They will also oversee the department calendar, finances, foundation reporting, and database development.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for department stakeholders and the Jerusalem office to facilitate the recruitment, planning, and execution of AIEF Educational Seminars.
• Ensure deadlines for individual trips and the overall trip program are met
• Work with stakeholders to develop the yearly trip calendars and trip budgets
• Prepare AIEF Foundation reports, including seminar summaries and supplementary materials
• Develop and expand the trips database as a tool for recruitment and alumni follow-up
• Help onboard and train new staff and regional staff

Qualifications:

• Passion for Israel and the U.S.- Israel relationship
• Ability to work with a variety of stakeholders, including trip participants, board members, and fellow staff
• Strong interpersonal skills, discretion, and judgment
• Excellent organization and time-management skills
• Demonstrated research and writing ability
• Familiarity with foreign policy, Israeli history, geography, and culture
• Bachelor's degree, Master’s preferred
• 5-7 years of work experience with a history of increasing responsibility

AIPAC offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that contributes to employees' overall total compensation package.  We currently work remotely two days a week and in our offices the other three. We are an Affirmative Action Employer.