Executive Assistant for Film Festival Operations

ISRAFEST FOUNDATION INC; Beverly Hills (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

IsraFest Foundation, Inc. is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant/Office Manager to support the Festival Director in Tel Aviv.

This year-round, full-time role covers administrative duties, event production, fundraising, and day-to-day office operations to ensure the Israel Film Festival runs smoothly. The ideal candidate brings at least five years’ experience in administration or arts events, superb writing and communication skills, and the ability to work independently across time zones

Qualifications

• Five years of administrative assistance, event management, or fundraising experience.
• Experience with grant-writing, sponsorship proposals, and fundraising activities.
• Strong writing and communication skills; work across time zones.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive support to the Festival Director, including calendars and email management.
• Coordinate festival events from Opening Night to sponsor luncheons.
• Support fundraising and sponsorship outreach and maintain sponsor communications.
• Draft and edit marketing materials for print, digital, and social channels.
• Oversee festival program materials and logistics for screenings.
• Assist with general office duties and administrative follow-up actions.
• Manage social media updates and digital presence for the festival.
• Maintain a positive, energetic office atmosphere and morale.

Skills

Administrative support

Event management

Fundraising

Grant-writing

Sponsorship proposals

English fluency

Hebrew knowledge

Communication

Social media management

Vendor relations

Tools

Zoom

Online screening platforms

Social media tools

Job description

IsraFest Foundation, Inc. is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant/Office Manager to support the Festival Director in Tel Aviv.

This year-round, full-time role covers administrative duties, event production, fundraising, and day-to-day office operations to ensure the Israel Film Festival runs smoothly. The ideal candidate brings at least five years’ experience in administration or arts events, superb writing and communication skills, and the ability to work independently across time zones