IAC San Diego Community Engagement Manager (Keshet & Events)

$47,840 - $62,400/Yr

Israeli-American Council (Iac) - San Diego, CA

Part-time - Entry Level

San Diego, CA

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations

About the position

The Community Engagement Manager (CEM) at the Israeli-American Council (IAC) plays a pivotal role in expanding the organization's community impact and strategic investments within the San Diego region. This part-time position, requiring approximately 25 hours per week, is designed for an individual who is passionate about fostering connections within the Israeli-American community and enhancing the visibility of IAC's programs. The CEM will be responsible for organizing and managing various programs and events, representing the organization, and increasing awareness of IAC's mission and initiatives in the region. The CEM's primary responsibilities include implementing and assisting in the development of strategies to recruit participants for IAC's programs, particularly the Keshet and Eitanim programs. This involves professional planning, coordination, and management of community events that align with the goals of these programs. The CEM will also be tasked with updating the regional community about upcoming events and happenings, ensuring that all IAC events and programs are appropriately branded in terms of content and design. In addition to event management, the CEM will operate partnerships with external entities, handle ongoing operational issues related to IAC programs, and maintain communication with program participants, including parents. The role requires the creation and initiation of group events that encompass multiple locations within the region, as well as the coordination of cross-program events with other non-IAC organizations. A significant aspect of the CEM's role is to engage with the community through social media platforms, listening to supporters and participating in conversations to better understand the target audience. The CEM will manage the regional calendar, which includes important program events and other significant activities, and will be responsible for data management and reporting related to volunteers, members, and community engagement metrics. Representing IAC within assigned communities, the CEM will cultivate relationships and attend meetings with community organizations to enhance awareness of IAC's initiatives. Additionally, the CEM will establish a volunteer-supporting system to ensure an active and engaged group of volunteers and will develop relationships with Israeli-American Jewish organizations to facilitate program sharing. Participation in IAC staff meetings, training, and national conferences is also expected.

Responsibilities

• Implement and assist in developing strategies to recruit participants for the programs.
• Professionally plan, coordinate, and manage a variety of community events that will accomplish the goals of the programs.
• Update the regional community about events and happenings.
• Ensure all IAC events and programs are appropriately branded within the content and design of the event.
• Operate partnerships with external entities after these are established by the Regional Director.
• Handle ongoing operational issues associated with IAC programs and communicate with program participants, including parents.
• Create and initiate group events encompassing all locations when a program is run in multiple locations in the region.
• Create and coordinate cross-program events with different non-IAC organizations in the region.
• Engage with community supporters on social platforms to learn about the target audience and to engage.
• Manage the regional calendar, including important program events and other significant items.
• Conduct data management and reporting of volunteers, members, opportunity catalog, contacts, capacity, market share, and qualified leads.
• Represent IAC within assigned communities, cultivating relationships with the community in the region.
• Attend meetings with community organizations to increase awareness of IAC.
• Establish and implement a volunteer-supporting system to ensure an active and engaged group of volunteers.
• Develop relationships with Israeli-American Jewish organizations to assist with sharing the programs.
• Participate in IAC staff meetings, training, and national conferences.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Strong connection to both Israeli and American identities.
• Knowledge about Israeli culture, people, conflicts, and history.
• Strong social skills and experience in community building.
• Flexible hours to include work in the evenings and weekends as needed for regional activities and seminars.
• Experience in the Israeli and/or Jewish sector is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite products and social networking tools.
• Highly efficient and organized.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Good operational and administrative management skills.
• Ability to get along with all levels within the organization.
• Fluency in English and Hebrew, both spoken and written.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in the Israeli and/or Jewish sector is a plus.