Director, International Experiences- Cleveland

The Jewish Federations of North America; Beachwood (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland seeks a Director, International Experiences to lead engagement programs for Jewish college students 18-26, with focus on Israel and Birthright experiences. You will supervise the International Experiences Associate and drive partnerships, program development, and donor reporting.

Responsibilities include budgeting, program design, crisis communications, and collaboration with campus partners and program providers to grow participation across international

Qualifications

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience cultivating relationships.
• Customer service background.
• Demonstrated proactive thinking and planning.
• Ability to execute ideas and find creative solutions to issues.
• Ability to write reports and grants.
• High emotional intelligence.
• Effective meeting management skills.
• Ability to execute as a leader and team player.
• Knowledge of college campus environments preferred.
• Marketing and promotion skills preferred.
• International logistics and travel experience preferred.
• Event design, management, and execution experience preferred.
• Non-profit fundraising experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise International Experiences Associate, overseeing recruitment and promotion strategy of programs and campus partnerships.
• Develop and manage International Experiences budgets and event budgets.
• Develop partnership strategies to expand initiatives and programs.
• Familiarity with international logistics including itinerary planning and execution.
• Program creation, facilitation, and expansion before/after programs.
• Oversee and/or manage large and small-scale events and workshops.
• Ensure grant parameters are achieved to fund activities and growth.

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship management

Customer service background

Strategic planning

Creative problem solving

Grant writing & reporting

Emotional intelligence

Meeting management

Leadership & teamwork

Campus/federal program experience

Marketing & promotion

International travel & logistics

Event design & execution

Non-profit fundraising

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director, International Experiences, oversees Jewish engagement opportunities for audiences 18-26, through local and international travel programs, primarily focused on Israel. Through supervision of the International Experiences Associate, the Director creates strategies to increase participation and ensure the successful facilitation of the entire International Experience portfolio, including Taglit Birthright Israel, Birthright Israel Onward, MASA programs, and other international programs in Israel and elsewhere to ensure Jewish college+ students are growing participation in international Jewish experiences.

This position includes planning, program and event development and execution, and an aptitude for partnership development. The Director manages existing international partnership programs (Birthright etc.), and researches and builds new international programs, and develops partnerships with program providers, campus partners, and other agencies to support the audience and success of the programs. The position is responsible for cultivating the relationship with Jewish Cleveland 18-26-year-old demographic including strategizing the pipeline and alumni.

The Director is responsible for communicating with partners, participants, and parents. This includes being a key piece in crisis response, including managing integral aspects of planning and communications during unexpected periods. (Examples: mobilizing resources for and organizing support for participants in Israel during crisis, pivoting programs in case of cancellations, communicating with participants and parents in times of crisis).

The Director role is donor and committee facing and includes grant oversight and reporting. This position is full-time and reports to the VP, International Operations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Supervise International Experiences Associate, overseeing all recruitment and promotion strategy of programs, relationships with campus partners, and all aspects of International Experiences portfolio.


• Develop and manage International Experiences portfolio budgets and event budgets.


• Develop partnership strategies to expand and support International Experiences initiatives and programs including identifying, building, and maintaining relationships.


• Familiarity with international logistics including itinerary and travel planning and execution.


• Program creation, facilitation, and expansion, including designing educational/experiential/engagement opportunities before and after programs.


• Oversee and/or manage large and small‑scale events, programs, and workshops throughout the year related to International Experiences portfolio, including partnering with program providers, funders, campus partners, and other agencies related to the 18‑26 demographic.


• Ensure grant parameters that fund different aspects of the International Experiences work are achieved, including increasing participation on programs, and creating/expanding pre/during/post-program strategies and impact.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• 10% of the position is allocated to an annual campaign assignment; this may include, but is not limited to, providing staff support to volunteers, and participating in regular campaign meetings and events, as determined by the Campaign Director.


• The position requires international and domestic travel, including but not limited to Israel, traveling to campuses in Cleveland and all of Ohio (and other states), and attending networking and program partnership meetings.


• This position supports the International Operations department’s needs, including supporting visiting international delegations, and contributing to the overall efforts of the Federation, including staffing community events.


• All other relevant responsibilities and duties as directed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics

• Strong written and oral communication skills.


• Experience cultivating relationships.


• Customer service experience background.


• Demonstrated proactive thinking and planning.


• Ability to execute ideas and find creative solutions to issues.


• Ability to write reports and grants.


• High emotional intelligence.


• Effective meeting management skills.


• Ability to execute as an individual contributor, team player, and leader.


• Knowledge and experience on a college campus environment (such as Hillel) preferred.


• Marketing and promotion skills preferred.


• International logistics, and travel experience preferred.


• Event design, management, and execution background preferred.


• Non‑profit fundraising experience preferred.

Education, Training and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred.


• 5+ years of relevant work experience.


• Significant experience living and/or working in Israel.

ABOUT THE FEDERATION

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland is the only organization in Cleveland that focuses on the health and vitality of the entire Jewish community. For more than 120 years, the Federation has created the critical scale necessary to drive meaningful social change and provide relief in times of crisis in ways no one person or organization could do alone. As Jewish Cleveland’s hub for innovative solutions and collaborative services, the Federation is able to change and improve lives in Cleveland, Israel, and around the world.