Educational Programs Specialist

Essential Functions

Field Building and Partnership Management

• In coordination with teammates in Israel, work with leading partner organizations across the Israel educational field to implement strategic projects systemically integrating Arab citizen-related content into their programs and curricula.
• Represent the Task Force at conferences, convenings, and professional gatherings focused on Israel and Jewish education.
• Develop and maintain relationships with existing and new educational partners, which can include Israel travel organizations, communal organizations, summer camps and youth movements, informal education institutions and more.
• Strengthen the Task Force's visibility and reputation as a trusted educational resource within the Israel education field.

Educational Program Development and Facilitation

• Design, plan, and implement in-person, experiential/travel, and virtual educational programs for American Jewish learners, with a primary focus on teens, young adults, and emerging leaders.
• Facilitate and moderate educational programs that bring the current and diverse perspectives of Arab voices to American Jewish learners with sensitivity while caring for the needs of speakers and learners.

Educator Training and Professional Development

• Develop and deliver trainings and learning opportunities that equip educators with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to engage learners on topics related to Arab citizens of Israel and shared society.
• Serve as a thought partner and resource for educators seeking to deepen their understanding and expand their educational practice.

Additional Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development the Task Force's educational strategy and pedagogical approach, responding to changing realities in Israel and the North American Jewish community.
• Create educational resources, curricular materials, discussion guides, and learning tools for use by educators and organizations.
• Maintain systems for documenting and tracking outreach activities, partnerships, and engagement.

Desired Qualifications

• Prior experience designing and leading educational programs for young adult learners; familiarity and experience with teen programs preferred
• Strong facilitation and moderation experience and skills, including the ability to guide complex and nuanced conversations.
• Deep familiarity with the U.S. Israel education landscape, including key organizations, stakeholders, resources, and trends
• Prior experience with and knowledge of issues related to Arab citizens of Israel, Jewish-Arab relations within Israel, and the field of shared society
• The ability to work effectively in a cross-cultural setting with a diverse range of stakeholders. This includes teammates and partners within the American Jewish community as well as with Jewish and Arab partners in Israel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively as part of a small, diverse, mission-driven team.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and relationships simultaneously.
• Prior experience creating educational resources, curricula, or training materials preferred.
• Experience in experiential Jewish or Israel education is strongly preferred.
• Hebrew language skills are a plus.

Additional Details

• Employment Type: This is a 6-month position with the potential for permanent
• Hours: 35 Hours/week, 8:45 AM – 4:45 PM
• Location: New York, NY – Hybrid, in office Tuesdays & Thursdays
• Travel: Willingness and ability to travel, including domestic trips several times a year and periodic travel to Israel.
• Reports to: Liron Shoham, Executive Director
• Job Function/Department: The Task Force on Arab Citizens of Israel