Program Associate, Israel and Education Programs

The Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington seeks a full-time Program Associate for its Dr. Stuart Lessans Israel Action Center (IAC) and Education Programs and Services (EPS) departments. The role blends IAC and EPS duties (30-35% IAC, 65-70% EPS) under two directors.

The position involves coordinating student programs, Holocaust speakers, STS events, and teen Israel education initiatives. Evening/Sunday availability and confidentiality are required.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years relevant work/internship experience in Jewish communal, teen and/or interfaith spaces.
• Able to manage detailed schedules and logistics.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Self-starter and independent worker with attention to detail.
• Ability to work with Jewish teens from diverse backgrounds and identities.
• Significant familiarity with Judaism, Israel and current challenges affecting Israel and Jews.
• Willingness to work occasional evenings and Sundays.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and social media.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate logistics of Student to Student and Holocaust Speakers’ Bureau presentations.
• Participate in planning and implementation of STS orientations, events, and programs.
• Recruit STS student participants and partner schools.
• Create and implement new leadership enrichment program for STS group leaders.
• Mentor STS participants and provide feedback.
• Support the development and execution of Israel-related advocacy and educational programs.
• Organize events, webinars, and speaker series on Israel and U.S.-Israel relations.
• Partner with staff to design/adapt teen Israel education initiatives.
• Provide administrative and logistical support for Israel Action Center programs.

Skills

1-3 years experience

Logistics management

Interpersonal skills

Self-starter

Relationship building

MS Office & Social media

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of Greater Washington is the nonprofit public affairs and community relations arm of the regional Jewish community, representing over 100 Jewish organizations and synagogues throughout the region. The JCRC focuses on government relations, Israel advocacy, intergroup relations, Holocaust commemoration and education, and K-12 education outreach. The JCRC serves as the representative of the Jewish community to government officials, interfaith leaders, educators, law enforcement officials, the media, and other community institutions.

The JCRC of Greater Washington Education Programs and Services Department’s mission is to combat school-based antisemitism; advocate on behalf of Jewish students, families and employees; and promote safe, hate-free, respectful learning environments for all students. Our approach reaches all stakeholders in our local school systems: students, parents, teachers and other school staff, central school district administrators, school board members, and superintendents.

The JCRC Dr. Stuart Lessans Israel Action Center trains and educates members of our community deepening their connection to and understanding of Israel and Israelis. We mobilize grassroots activists to speak out for Israel and advocate for support of Israel to political leaders and the media. In times of crisis, the JCRC serves as the central hub for informing and activating our community members to advocate for the Jewish State.

POSITION SUMMARY

The JCRC of Greater Washington seeks a full-time Program Associate for its Dr. Stuart Lessans Israel Action Center (IAC) and Education Programs and Services (EPS) departments. The position will be split between these two departments, with approximately 30-35% in IAC, and 65-70% time in EPS, and will be supervised by both the IAC and EPS directors.

Principal Responsibilities and Duties--- EPS

• Work with the department’s Assistant Director to coordinate logistics of Student to Student and Holocaust Speakers’ Bureau presentations
• Participate in planning and implementation of STS fall orientations, mid-year and end-of-year events, and other STS programming
• Participate in recruitment of STS student participants and partner schools
• Create and implement new leadership enrichment program for STS group leaders
• Cultivate meaningful relationships with STS participants, providing mentoring and feedback
• Other event planning as necessary

Principal Responsibilities and Duties --- IAC

• Support the development and execution of Israel-related advocacy and educational programs.
• Assist in organizing events, webinars, and speaker series on Israel and U.S.-Israel relations.
• Partner with fellow JCRC staff to design/adapt and implement existing and new teen Israel education initiatives.
• Provide administrative and logistical support for Israel Action Center programs.

Qualifications and Skills

• 1-3 years relevant work/internship experience, preferably in Jewish communal, teen and/or interfaith spaces
• Able to manage detailed schedules and logistics
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills .
• Self-starter and independent worker, comfortable with assuming responsibility for projects requiring attention to detail and frequent follow-up
• Ability to work and develop relationships with Jewish teens of diverse religious, educational, and political backgrounds and identities
• Significant familiarity with Judaism, Israel and the Jewish community, and nuanced understanding of current challenges impacting Israel and Jews
• Willingness to work occasional evenings and Sundays
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and social media

Compensation & Hours

• Role type: Full time plus Benefits
• Starting salary is $50,000-$60,000; commensurate with experience.