Summer Logistics Coordinator (PT, Temp)

The Jewish Agency for Israel seeks a Summer Logistics Coordinator for its Campers2Gether initiative.

Each summer, Campers2Gether brings approximately 700 Israeli teens to Jewish summer camps across North America – accompanied by Israeli counselors and mental health professionals. The Logistics Coordinator will play an essential role in ensuring these delegations have the support they need throughout their time in North America.

This role serves as the primary operational point person in North America during the Campers2Gether summer season. The Logistics Coordinator ensures smooth coordination between Jewish Agency headquarters in Israel and North America, Israeli delegations, and partner camps – responding to real-time logistical challenges and serving as a critical link in the program's operational chain.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate real-time information flow between Israeli headquarters and North American operations, including tracking delegation locations and status updates
• Respond to and support issues escalated by Program Managers from camps and Israeli staff, including organizing solutions for accommodation, transportation, food, activities, etc. based on needs that arise
• Monitor arrival and departure flights for all Israeli delegations throughout the summer season together with the Program Managers and Operations Manager in Israel
• Travel to JFK, Newark, or other regional airports as needed to assist delegations with transit issues including flight delays, layovers and cancellations
• Support crisis response protocols as directed by Program Managers and security personnel

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in operations, logistics, event coordination, or program management
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to remain calm under pressure
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written) in English; Hebrew – advantage
• Flexibility to work non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends as needed
• Valid driver's license and/or ability to travel to regional airports

temporary part time employment (30 hours a week), seasonal role (Mid-June – end of August) is based at The Jewish Agency headquarters in New York, NY and reports to the Director of North American Operations with direct professional guidance by the Campers2Gether Program Managers in Israel.

3500$ / Month