Director of Programs – Israel & Co – New York, NY

About Israel & Co.

Israel & Co. is a New York-based nonprofit whose mission is to build greater understanding of and appreciation for Israel among the global leaders of today and tomorrow by encouraging and empowering them to visit the country to experience for themselves Israel’s global contributions, innovative culture, and complex reality.

Our programs are guided by a theory of change: We encourage and empower influential people to lead trips of their peers, students, and colleagues to Israel. We connect them to inspiring Israeli thought leaders, innovators, and policymakers, offering them quality content and a powerful experience. They return to their personal, professional, and civic lives with a new appreciation and caring for Israel, which they share with their networks.

We focus on segments that have strong track records for turning out future leaders and change-makers. Our current target is top graduate schools in the fields of business, law, and public policy. We work with student and faculty trip leaders who have expressed interest in leading a trip, and provide the support they need to design and implement a memorable, fun and meaningful Israel experience for their peers/students. To-date, we’ve worked with over 100 student-led and faculty-led delegations.

Position

The Director of Programs is responsible for the programmatic operations of Israel & Co. This includes managing a growing staff, delivering on the organization’s programmatic goals and objectives, and ensuring efficiency and quality control across the portfolio. The Program Director reports to the Executive Director and is part of the organization’s management team. In this capacity, he/she will serve as a thought partner on key strategic issues including programming, operations and fundraising.

Primary Responsibilities

Manage the planning and execution of programs in accordance with the mission and goals of the organization
Supervise program staff by providing support, direction, training and feedback (5 FTEs)
Ensure quality control across the program portfolio
Manage program operations with an eye towards efficiency and ongoing optimization of the program model
Manage annual planning and budgeting process for all programs
Manage program evaluation and develop tools to inform long term impact measurement
Facilitate coordination and seamless integration of standards, protocols, and information sharing across the program portfolio
Work directly with the Executive Director to develop and implement organizational strategy relating to programs, operations and fundraising
Work closely with development and marketing staff to provide content for communication materials
Manage development and growth of new program areas
Communicate with clients and donors to receive support and input for programs
Develop, collect, and maintain records for statistical purposes
Recruit, interview and select well-qualified program staff in conjunction with the Executive Director to support growth
The position requires occasional travel
Assisting with various additional projects according to the organization’s needs

Skills and Qualifications

This position offers an extraordinary opportunity for an individual with team management experience to develop and expand proven programs. Specific requirements include:

Ten years of experience, including at least three years in a team management role
Master’s Degree preferred, MBA a plus
Experience managing a team
Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and passion for the organization’s mission
Proven ability to manage a scaled program with measurable outcomes
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail
Proficient in using technology as a management reporting tool; experience working with information technology staff to develop and implement a program evaluation system
Familiarity with Israeli or Jewish organizations/ companies is a plus

Additional Details

• Compensation commensurate with experience.

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

• Only qualified candidates will be considered.

• Please submit your resume by email to: jobs@Israelandco.org

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