Speaker and Delegations Manager

ADP, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) seeks a Speaker and Delegations Manager in New York to oversee Israeli delegations and paid speaker tours, ensuring schedules, protocols, and logistics run smoothly.

You will coordinate itineraries, flight approvals, accommodations, ground transport, per diem, and expenses within budget, while serving as the primary liaison among fundraisers, marketing, and delegates.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in operations/travel/logistics.
• Experience coordinating delegations and multi-location events.
• Hebrew language skills a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversees planning and execution of Israeli delegations and speaker tours.
• Manages itineraries, flights, accommodations, transport, per diem and budget tracking.
• Serves as primary liaison between fundraisers, National Marketing and delegates.
• Provides emotional intelligence and care from arrival in the US through departure.

Job description

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Speaker and Delegations Manager

New York, NY, US

Salary Range: $40.00 To $40.00 Hourly

About Us

Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) is a 501c3 nonprofit that provides life-changing support for the courageous young men and women of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). We transform their lives through empowering educational, financial, well-being, and cultural initiatives as they protect the State of Israel and her people. Inspired by them, we strive to champion a culture of courage worldwide, ensuring a secure and thriving Israel today and forever.

Our community of supporters and staff are passionate and impactful. Our work is driven by core values that transcend political leanings or religious affiliations. Our workplace is vibrant, fast-paced, and dynamic, encouraging bold creativity, ingenuity, and vision.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the planning and execution of single- and multi-location Israeli delegations and paid speaker tours, ensuring schedules, sensitive protocols, and on-the-ground logistics are executed seamlessly and on time
• Develops and manages detailed itineraries, including securing flight approvals, booking accommodations, arranging ground transportation, processing payments and per diem, and tracking expenses within budget
• Serves as the primary liaison between fundraisers, National Marketing, and delegates, providing consistent, professional, white-glove support across all stakeholders
• Applies strong emotional intelligence and judgment, serving as a steady point of care and support for delegates from arrival in the United States through departure to Israel

Skills and Attributes:

• Productive: Efficient in getting tasks done.
• Collaborative: A team player focused on the greater good.
• Adaptable: Quick learner, ready to embrace future changes.
• Organized
• Hebrew speaker a plus
• Solid grammar, editing, fact-checking, and proofreading capabilities.
• Self-starter with the confidence and ability to tackle new initiatives with little guidance.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.

Experience:

5+ years of experience in operations/travel/logistics

Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) was established in 1981 by a group of Holocaust survivors to provide for the wellbeing of the men and women who serve in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) as well as veterans and the families of fallen soldiers. Today, FIDF spans 24 chapters across the United States, proudly offering a variety of innovative programs that empower Israel’s soldiers with opportunities, while reinforcing the vital bond between the communities in the United States, the soldiers of the IDF, and the State of Israel.