About Us
Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) is a humanitarian 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, courageous, and impactful. Our work is driven by core values that transcend gender, age, political leanings, nationality, and religion. Our vital mission and breadth of programs resonate with a diverse array of supporters – all are welcome!
Our workplace is vibrant and dynamic, encouraging bold creativity, ingenuity, and vision. We’re searching for new talent to contribute to our mission and team.
About You
The Senior Manager, Day School Engagement will gain access to classrooms, assemblies etc. to educate about IDF soldiers and the role of FIDF in support of them.
The Senior Manager, Day School Engagement will be responsible for identifying and getting to know the target audience in the area as it relates to the local students, continuously reaching out to new communities and representing FIDF within the communities, cultivating school and specifically student relationships, and increasing awareness and engagement for the purpose of connecting students with the soldiers in the IDF.
About The Role
We are seeking a dynamic individual with a compelling and diplomatic demeanor, capable of fostering harmonious relationships with Day School Leadership, students, and lay leadership. We value decisive yet inclusive decision-making, prioritizing attention to detail without losing sight of the overarching goals. The ideal candidate will embrace our mission of supporting soldiers, veterans, and families of the Israel Defense Forces with genuine passion. Lead with integrity and diplomacy, fostering relationships with volunteer lay leaders with finesse. If you're fueled by enthusiasm, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and excel at juggling multiple projects, we invite you to be part of our dedicated team.
Essential Job Duties
- Use all methods possible including knocking on doors, phone calls etc. to gain access into schools to connect with students.
- Demonstrated experience in implementing Day School engagement for the purpose of educating others about the IDF and the role of FIDF.
- Build partnerships between FIDF and Day Schools (Leadership, Educators, Students)
- Work closely with teachers to engage students in the classroom.
- Develop content and speakers (soldiers, attaches etc.) for Day Schools to bring awareness about the IDF and the role of FIDF.
- Create a programming framework and holistic engagement process for Day Schools. (Letters, thank you cards, Holiday cards etc.)
- Create interactive programming with Day Schools to bring wider community awareness about the IDF and FIDF (Chanukah Candle lighting with soldiers, Bar and Bat Mitzvah Programs, Mitzvah Days, etc.)
- Create an internal framework to support the chapter and regional directors in the Day School Engagement process.
- Use best practices as well as innovative strategies to meet monthly goals for the number of students engaged and hours served.
- Write monthly engagement logs and use monitoring reports to innovate and pivot to improve programs and meet goals.
- Flexible hours: Be available for evening and weekend events if needed.
- Perform other duties as requested.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university required.
- At least 4 years of demonstrated success in Day School or Youth Engagement, Education or other related field.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills are paramount, with the ability to articulate ideas clearly, effectively, and inspiringly.
- Proactive, dynamic, energetic, and creative
- Experience in working with kids, teens, and adults.
- Sense of urgency for goal achievement and managing varied activities
- Relationship building focused on achieving results
- Results focus, innovative and creative problem solving
- Confident, enthusiastic, persuasive influencer ; stimulates others to action.
- Extremely high level of organization and follow-through, with excellent attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and strong writing, administrative, time management, and organizational skills
- Excellent customer service
- Accountability for results
- High-level proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and has the ability to learn new systems.
- Availability to travel in the US is required.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, Early dismal for Shabbat, 403b with employer matching, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, FSA, Jewish and Federal paid holidays, sick days and vacation.
How to apply:
To apply, please visit: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=70e9e037-23ea-4c8d-aaa6-ec37cde3c3a6&ccId=19000101_000001&lang=en_US
FIDF is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.