IAC NY Community Engagement Manager - Riverdale

About the Israeli American Council: 

The mission of the IAC is to build an engaged and united Israeli American community that strengthens: the Israeli and Jewish identity of our next generations, the American Jewish community and the bond between the peoples of the United States and the State of Israel.

Job Purpose:

The Community Engagement Manager (CEM) will strengthen IAC’s presence and impact in the region by fostering relationships with diverse communities, expanding engagement, and driving strategic initiatives. The CEM will be responsible for organizing and managing programs and events, cultivating partnerships with local organizations, and increasing awareness of IAC’s mission. Additionally, they will oversee the Keshet program, including participant recruitment, community outreach, and operational management. This is a part-time position of 20 hours per week, and the CEM will report to the Next Generation Sr. Program Manager.

Duties include and are not limited to:

Community Engagement & Relationship Building:

•  Develop relationships between diverse Riverdale communities and the IAC by initiating new collaborations, promoting organizational programs and events, and enhancing the organization's public image in the region.
• Represent the IAC within assigned communities around the Riverdale area, cultivating relationships and attending meetings with community organizations to increase awareness.
• Facilitate connections with local organizations and representatives to strengthen community ties within the Riverdale area.
• Engage with the target audience in the region, reach out to new communities, and build meaningful connections.
• Serve as the primary contact for community leaders and actively maintain an engaged Riverdale community.

 Program & Event Management:

• Oversee and lead the development, marketing, promotion, delivery, implementation, and quality of programs, sessions, and Riverdale area community events.
• Acquire a deep understanding of the Israeli-American community in the Riverdale area in order to provide relevant and meaningful programming, events and services.
• Professionally plan, coordinate, and manage a variety of community events to ensure meaningful engagement.
• Build and create events to increase community participation.
• Collaborate with IAC lay leaders to develop and execute various activities and events.
• Manage volunteers and support systems to maintain an active and engaged group of volunteers.
• Oversee Keshet activities in the region, including being present during sessions to connect with the community.
• Manage the Keshet Team lead to ensure smooth operations and success of the program.
• Create and coordinate cross-program events in collaboration with non-IAC organizations in the region.

 Marketing & Communication:

• Create marketing plan for the Riverdale local programs and related events and oversee its implementation, including online content, social media and promotion through local organizations. 
• Represent the IAC professionally in all interactions and communications.

 Funding & Grant Writing:

• Participate in researching and writing grant proposals to secure funding for events and initiatives in the Riverdale area.

Skills/Qualifications:

•  Bachelor’s degree. 
• Strong connection to both Israeli and American identities. Knowledge about its: people, culture, conflicts, history etc.
• 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.  
• Highly efficient and organized.
• Excellent interpersonal skills. 
• Good operational & administrative management.
• Ability to get along with all levels within the organization. 
• Speaks, reads and writes in English & Hebrew.

*Full-time employees working 20 plus hours per week shall be eligible for insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, & life) following the new hire waiting period.