Israeli-American Council

IAC Program Manager, Israel Education & Next Generation Engageme

Los Angeles, CA (On-site)

$28/hr – $31/hrFull time

Posted 1 day ago

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Job Description

 

About the Israeli-American Council (IAC)

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

Position Overview

The National Program Manager supports the national implementation of the Israel Education & Next Generation Engagement programs. This role is responsible for day-to-day execution, regional support, coordination with providers and partners, logistics, supplemental content development, tracking, and follow-through. He/She will report to the National Senior Director of Israel Education & Next Generation Engagement. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

IAC Magen Teens/Fellowship

  • Support the national rollout, coordination, and implementation of the IAC Magen Teens/Fellowship program across all IAC regions.
  • Coordinate program logistics, implementation timelines, training schedules, communications, and ongoing follow-up activities.
  • Develop, adapt, organize, and distribute educational content, facilitator guides, participant materials, presentations, implementation tools, and training resources aligned with program objectives and regional needs.
  • Serve as the primary day-to-day operational contact for regional teams, facilitators, volunteers, and other program stakeholders.
  • Coordinate and support facilitator, volunteer, and regional staff trainings led by the Senior Director or designated trainers.
  • Provide ongoing implementation support to regional staff and facilitators, including troubleshooting, problem resolution, and follow-up.
  • Monitor program participation, attendance, implementation progress, and regional engagement to ensure consistency and quality.
  • Coordinate IAC Magen Teens/Fellowship educational experiences, including: escape rooms, interactive workshops, and related teen leadership activities. 
  • Manage relationships and day-to-day communications with approved educators, consultants, vendors, and service providers.
  • Maintain collaborative partnerships with schools, synagogues, camps, Jewish Federations, youth movements, and other community organizations supporting program delivery.
  • Identify implementation gaps and emerging regional needs and recommend supplemental materials, tools, or adaptations. 

Summit and Partnerships Support

  • Coordinate and support educational programming, logistics, and partner engagement for the IAC Summit.
  • Assist in the planning, implementation, and execution of Summit-related educational initiatives and strategic partnerships.

Performance Measurement & Reporting

  • Maintain program dashboards, implementation trackers, and key performance indicator (KPI) reporting tools.
  • Prepare weekly, monthly, and ad hoc program status reports for leadership.
  • Monitor program implementation, participation, deliverables, regional progress, and follow-up activities.
  • Proactively identify implementation risks, delays, operational challenges, and recommend practical solutions.
  • Collect, organize, and analyze participant, facilitator, and regional feedback to support continuous program improvement and future planning.

Program Operations & Administration

  • Coordinate program calendars, implementation schedules, registration processes, attendance tracking, and participant communications.
  • Prepare agendas, meeting materials, presentations, reports, educational resources, and logistical support for trainings and events.
  • Coordinate effectively with internal staff, facilitators, parents, teens, educators, vendors, and community partners to ensure successful program execution.
  • Maintain accurate program records and documentation within the organization's CRM, Monday.com, MAGEN platform, Summit systems, and other organizational databases.
  • Ensure all approved program materials, templates, implementation guides, and educational resources remain current, organized, and readily accessible to regional teams.
  • Participate in departmental meetings, staff trainings, regional events, national conferences, and other organizational initiatives as assigned.

Skills/Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Education, Nonprofit Management, Communications, Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field required.
  • 3 to 5 years of progressively responsible experience in program coordination, project management, education, content development, operations, or community engagement, preferably within nonprofit, educational, or mission-driven organizations.
  • Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong writing, editing, and content adaptation skills, with the ability to tailor educational materials for diverse audiences.
  • Excellent organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to manage timelines, priorities, and multiple stakeholders.
  • Strong project management skills, including experience using trackers, dashboards, implementation plans, and process management tools.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and geographic regions.
  • Proven ability to build productive working relationships with staff, facilitators, volunteers, educators, and external partners.
  • Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative, results-oriented team environment.
  • Proficiency with CRM systems, project management platforms (such as Monday.com, Asana, or similar), Microsoft Office Suite, and Google Workspace.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify operational challenges and recommend practical solutions.
  • Familiarity with the Israeli-American community, Israel education, Jewish identity, teen leadership, or Jewish communal organizations strongly preferred.
  • Fluent Hebrew required, including reading, writing, and verbal communication.
  • Fluent English required, including excellent reading, writing, verbal communication, and presentation skills.
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, occasional Sundays, and weekends, as required to support programs and events.
  • Willingness and ability to travel domestically as needed to support trainings, regional implementation, conferences, and national events.

**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.