Speaker & Delegations Manager (Global Tours)

FIDF; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) in New York seeks an experienced Operations/Travel Logistics professional to oversee delegations, manage itineraries, and ensure seamless on-site and travel processes for multiple locations.

You will partner with fundraisers, marketing, and delegates, applying emotional intelligence to support attendees from arrival to departure, and you will lead budgeting, payments, per diem, and expenses within allocated budgets.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in operations/travel/logistics.
• Strong communication and liaison skills across multiple stakeholders.
• Hebrew language ability is a plus.

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

Hebrew language

Attention to detail

Project management

Organizational skills

Self-starter

Editing/proofreading

Job description

Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) in New York seeks an experienced Operations/Travel Logistics professional to oversee delegations, manage itineraries, and ensure seamless on-site and travel processes for multiple locations.

You will partner with fundraisers, marketing, and delegates, applying emotional intelligence to support attendees from arrival to departure, and you will lead budgeting, payments, per diem, and expenses within allocated budgets.