Global Programs Coordinator

JDC (The Joint); New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental

Paid time off

Parental leave

403(b) with 6.5% contributions

FSA & commuter benefits

Learning & Development

Office snacks

Job summary

JDC Entwine is seeking a Global Programs Coordinator to support a portfolio of global immersive programs, manage project team processes, scheduling, timelines, and logistics. The role involves travel 1–3 weeks per year and hybrid work in New York, NY.

You will coordinate with team members to ensure high-quality deliverables, manage applications and interviews, and facilitate meetings for global programs while supporting participants and staff across the department.

Qualifications

• Prior administrative, coordination, and office experience.
• Experience coordinating and managing projects with teams.
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite and Asana; Padlet and Canva preferred.
• Ability to prioritize and adapt to shifting priorities on multiple projects.
• Proactive with problem-solving and follow-through.
• Team-oriented and able to work both collaboratively and independently.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills.
• Tech savvy and process-oriented; patient and customer-focused.
• Passion for humanitarian work and global Jewish service preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the project manager of Project Teams implementing Global Programs.
• Manage substantial logistics to ensure program success.
• Coordinate with team members to keep projects on task and deliverables.
• Manage application tracking, interview scheduling for global programs.
• Facilitate productive project team meetings and keep them on track.
• Create and track online forms and payments; correspond with participants.
• Communicate with applicants on inquiries related to processes and trip logistics.
• Process reimbursements, invoices and payments for participants and vendors.
• Prepare curriculum materials for Insider Trip group leaders.
• Staff global immersive experiences and facilitate educational content as needed.
• Be an Entwine expert by maintaining a high-level understanding of department goals.

Skills

Administrative coordination

Project coordination

Team collaboration

Time management

Proactive problem solving

Strong communicator

Tech savvy

Customer-oriented

Process-oriented

Patience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Asana

Padlet

Canva

Job description

JDC Entwine has an exciting opportunity for a skilled professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment. As a Global Programs Coordinator with Entwine, you will support a portfolio of Entwine global immersive programs, such as global Insider Trips and Entwine Abroad Global Campus weekends. The Global Programs Coordinator will manage the project team processes for these programs, balance scheduling, program timelines, logistics, facilitating meetings and administrative tasks.

Flexibility to travel domestically and internationally 1-3 weeks/year required.

What will you do as a Global Programs Coordinator?

• Serve as the project manager of Project Teams working on implementing Global Programs.
• Manage substantial logistics to ensure the success of a program
• Work collaboratively with team members to keep projects on task to ensure high quality deliverables
• Manage application tracking and interview scheduling processes for global programs
• Facilitate efficient and effective project team meetings, keeping meetings on track and focused
• Create and track online participation forms and payments and correspond with accepted program participants in a professional manner
• Communicate with applicants and participants on inquiries related to application processes and trip logistics
• Process reimbursements, invoices, and payments for program participants and vendors
• Prepare curriculum materials and other essential materials for Insider Trip group leaders
• Be a JDC Entwine expert by maintaining a high-level understanding of the department’s goals and programming
• As needed, staff global immersive experiences and facilitate educational content

What qualifications do you need to be our Global Programs Coordinator?

• Prior administrative, coordination, and office experience, as well as background in project coordination and project management, required
• Prior professional experience working closely with teams
• Strong computer skills: Expertise with Microsoft Office Suite and Asana required, experience with Padlet, and Canva preferred
• Strong prioritization skills and adaptability, able to manage shifting priorities on multiple projects
• Proactivity and problem-solving skills, follow-through
• Team-oriented, ability to work closely with others and on one’s own
• Excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Tech savvy and process-oriented
• Patience and customer-orientation
• Passion for humanitarian work and/or global Jewish service strongly preferred
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Hours: 35 hours/week, 8:45 AM – 4:45PM
• Location: Hybrid in New York, NY, Tuesdays & Thursdays in the office
• Reports to: Program Manager
• Other: Flexibility to travel domestically and internationally 1-3 weeks/year required.
• One of Entwine’s core values is staff growth and development. Entwine has created competencies for each role. We expect that employees at the Coordinator level will master these competencies within 2-3 years.

What are the compensation and benefits for a Global Programs Coordinator?

This a full-time position paid semi-monthly at a salary of $60,000-$65,000 per year; in determining where a candidate falls in that range JDC considers several factors, including skills and experience, internal equity, and cost of living in location of work. This role is non-exempt per the FLSA.

We offer an excellent benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Competitive medical, vision and dental insurance coverage
• Paid time off, including vacation days, sick and personal days, and Jewish and national holidays
• Paid parental leave policy
• 403(b) with JDC contributions of 6.5% of salary
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), commuter benefits, and life insurance
• Learning & Development: Ongoing opportunities for professional development through workshops and trainings with our internal L&D program
• Food Perks: Bagel Thursdays and beverages/snacks in the office for on-site and hybrid employees

Why work at JDC?

• The People – What we hear most from our team members is that they enjoy working with others who share their passion for doing good; Our staff aim to use their skills to make a positive difference in the lives of others
• A Global Environment – you will have the opportunity to develop a global perspective, working with staff from the U.S., Israel, the Former Soviet Union, and all over the world
• Tikkun Olam – This Jewish value of “repairing the world” is deeply important to us. Collectively we are dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of others

JDC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As the world’s leading global Jewish humanitarian organization, we are committed to treating people with compassion and respect. All qualified applications will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, disability, mental disorder, familial status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

Timeline

Application Deadline: Rolling

Expected Start Date: September/October 2026

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About JDC

JDC -- the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee or "The Joint" -- is the leading Jewish humanitarian organization, working in 70 countries to lift lives and strengthen communities. We rescue Jews in danger, provide aid to vulnerable Jews, develop innovative solutions to Israel’s most complex social challenges, cultivate a Jewish future, and lead the Jewish community’s response to crises. For over 100 years, our work has put the timeless Jewish value of mutual responsibility into action, making JDC essential to the survival of millions of people and the advancement of Jewish life across the globe.

For more information, please visit www.JDC.org.