Part-Time Community Engagement & Events Lead

Israeli-American Council; Englewood (NJ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

The Israeli American Council seeks a part-time Community Manager for New Jersey (Somerset/Englewood area). This 15-hour-per-week role focuses on building a thriving Israeli-American community through programs, volunteer coordination, and donor engagement.

You will work with community leaders and regional staff, manage events, maintain CRM data, and report on activities. Fluency in Hebrew and English is required, with some evening/weekend availability.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in nonprofit operations, community engagement, event management, volunteer coordination, or related field.
• Deep knowledge and understanding of Israeli culture.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Experience using social media and digital tools to drive community engagement.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM platforms; maintain records.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and with volunteers, donors, and stakeholders.
• Fluent Hebrew (reading & speaking); writing is a plus.
• Fluent English (reading, writing, speaking).
• Flexibility for occasional evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute local programs and events from planning to execution.
• Manage event logistics, registrations, vendors, and on-site operations.
• Support partnerships, sponsorship requests, and donor visibility efforts.
• Communicate with the community via WhatsApp and social media.
• Track participant, volunteer, donor, and lay leader engagement.
• Identify and cultivate potential donors and lay leaders with the development team.
• Partner with the Community Chair and volunteers to advance local priorities.
• Coordinate weekly Chair meetings and monthly leadership meetings.
• Collaborate with regional leadership for alignment with goals.
• Maintain CRM records and prepare reports and meeting notes.
• Coordinate budget tracking and administrative workflows.

Skills

Nonprofit operations

Community engagement

Event management

Volunteer coordination

Hebrew language

English language

Social media

CRM platforms

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Tools

CRM platforms

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Israeli American Council seeks a part-time Community Manager for New Jersey (Somerset/Englewood area). This 15-hour-per-week role focuses on building a thriving Israeli-American community through programs, volunteer coordination, and donor engagement.

You will work with community leaders and regional staff, manage events, maintain CRM data, and report on activities. Fluency in Hebrew and English is required, with some evening/weekend availability.