Senior Israel Education Leader & Field Builder

The Jewish Education Project; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jewish Education Project and RootOne seek a visionary Senior Managing Director of Israel Education to shape a national strategy across North America. Based in New York with a hybrid schedule, this role leads a cross-organization team and partners with senior leaders to advance Israel education from early childhood through immersive teen travel.

Reporting to the Chief Jewish Education Officer and RootOne’s Executive Director, the Senior Managing Director will drive program design, thought

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required; advanced degree is preferred.
• Experience leading Israel education initiatives and youth engagement.
• Ability to translate bold ideas into lasting field-wide impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing, interdisciplinary team across Jewish Ed Project and RootOne.
• Develop and implement a cohesive national Israel education strategy.
• Partner with senior leaders to define strategic priorities and drive organizational excellence.
• Design scalable professional development and educational frameworks.
• Represent the organizations through speaking, conferences, and partnerships.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Educational leadership

Thought leadership

Team leadership

Data-driven strategy

Israel education

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

The Jewish Education Project and RootOne seek a visionary Senior Managing Director of Israel Education to shape a national strategy across North America. Based in New York with a hybrid schedule, this role leads a cross-organization team and partners with senior leaders to advance Israel education from early childhood through immersive teen travel.

Reporting to the Chief Jewish Education Officer and RootOne’s Executive Director, the Senior Managing Director will drive program design, thought