Strategic Speaker Tours & Delegations Manager

Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF); New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) in the United States seeks an experienced operations and travel logistics professional to manage Israeli delegations and paid speaker tours. You will plan schedules, secure flight approvals, arrange accommodations, and coordinate ground transport while tracking expenses within budget.

As the primary liaison between fundraisers, National Marketing, and delegates, you will deliver high-touch, discreet support across all stakeholders and apply emotional

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in operations/travel/logistics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with strong editing abilities.
• Highly organized with attention to detail and deadline discipline.

Responsibilities

• Oversees planning and execution of Israeli delegations and paid speaker tours, ensuring schedules, protocols, and on-the-ground logistics run smoothly and on time.
• Develops and manages itineraries, including flight approvals, accommodations, ground transportation, payments and per diem, and expense tracking within budget.
• Serves as the primary liaison between fundraisers, National Marketing, and delegates, providing consistent, professional support to all stakeholders.
• Applies emotional intelligence and judgment, acting as a steady point of care from arrival in the United States through departure to Israel.

Skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Editing / proofreading

Self-starter

Team player

Hebrew speaker

Job description

Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) in the United States seeks an experienced operations and travel logistics professional to manage Israeli delegations and paid speaker tours. You will plan schedules, secure flight approvals, arrange accommodations, and coordinate ground transport while tracking expenses within budget.

As the primary liaison between fundraisers, National Marketing, and delegates, you will deliver high-touch, discreet support across all stakeholders and apply emotional