Opportunities - Jobs, Internships, and Fellowships

• Student Internship - JIMENA

  JIMENA is a non-profit organization based in San Francisco which seeks recognition for the nearly one million Jews indigenous to the Middle East and North Africa displaced from their country of origin within the past century. JIMENA is dedicated to the preservation of Mizrahi and Sephardi history and culture and operates through its Speakers Bureau, Oral History Project, and Cultural Outreach Programming. Since its establishment in 2001, JIMENA has worked on over 70 college campuses throughout North America, offering a wide array of programming which has impacted and inspired thousands of students and adult audiences.

  
  

  The JIMENA Student Internship

  An exciting new initiative, JIMENA is expanding its campus programming outreach by empowering JIMENA Student Interns on campuses throughout the country. JIMENA Interns will be responsible for further delving into Mizrahi/Sephardic culture through the development and completion of an independent, academic project that incorporates JIMENA’s mission and is aligned with their area of study. Interns will also share this rich culture with their campus communities through the implementation of a program, ideally one including a presentation by a JIMENA Speaker. Throughout the semester, the Intern will be encouraged to cultivate a JIMENA student committee of his/her peers, engaging them to tangibly and sustainably change Jewish campus culture by empowering them to advocate on behalf of JIMENA’s cause, and ensuring an Internship successor for the following academic term. 

  More information on JIMENA

  More information on JIMENA Internship 2012

  For more information and to apply, please contact Internship Supervisor, Monique Arar at moniquearar@jimena.org
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• Internship - Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington

  As the central community relations agency of the organized Jewish community in our nation's capital, the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of Greater Washington represents over 100 constituent agencies, organizations and synagogues in Northern Virginia, the District of Columbia, and suburban Maryland.
  
  One of the JCRC’s four pillars is the Israel and International Affairs Commission. The Israel and International Affairs Intern will assist in the JCRC’s work to strengthen Israel and the US-Israel relationship by providing educational and advocacy opportunities to the Jewish and non-Jewish communities.
  
  This Internship will offer meaningful work as well as a unique lens through which to view a dynamic organization in action. The Intern will be mentored by the Israel and International Affairs professional and will have significant opportunities to interact with the entire staff.
  
  JCRC Interns are involved in all aspects of our programs, including events planning and publicity, policy development, and information management. Internship responsibilities may include:
  • Planning a Middle East forum
  • Planning a “Day On the Hill” meeting with Congressional leaders
  • Planning special community briefings and meetings with Diplomats and politicians
  • Working on Israel Advocacy Training Seminars
  • Research as needed
  • Programming assistance on all Israel-related projects
  • Administrative tasks as needed
  
  Successful candidates for JCRC internships must demonstrate the following:
  1. Superb written and oral communication skills
  2. Dedication to the values of Israel Advocacy
  3. Strong computer capabilities
  4. Ability to prioritize and multi-task
  

  5. Strong organization skills with attention to detail
  6. Self motivation

  
  Other information:
  1. There is a stipend available based on experience and time commitment. Class credit may also be possible, based on school requirements.
  2. Days and hours are flexible, with 16-20 hours per week required.
  3. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis
  

  4. Preference will be given to students in Master’s degree programs, but undergraduates will be considered.

  Dates: January - June 2012

  Contact :Arielle Poleg 
  
  Email: apoleg@jcouncil.org
  
  Phone: (301) 770-0881 
  
  Website: http://www.jcouncil.org 
  
  
  
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• Intern - Washington Institute for Near East Policy

  Middle East Think Tank Seeks Communications Intern

  The Washington Institute for Near East Policy, a nonprofit think tank, seeks a paid intern to provide support to our Communications Department in our downtown, DC, office. The position requires solid writing skills as well as comfort with html and online communications. Familiarity with non-profit operations, communications techniques and the Middle East a plus. This opportunity enables a self-motivated over-achiever to hone communications skills while contributing to peace, security and moderation in the Middle East.

  Working as an integral part of our dynamic communications team, the intern will:

  • Draft html-based invitations for high-level events.
  • Track media appearances.
  • Help analyze the effectiveness of TWI communications initiatives.
  • Assist in all other aspects of communications including outreach to TWI publics, social media, video production, graphics and press relations.

  Position will comprise approximately 30 hours per week, depending on workload, and pay $9/hour.

  To apply, submit your resume for consideration.

  Important Note: Phone calls and emails regarding this job posting are NOT accepted.

  The Washington Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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• Director of Development - Israel on Campus Coordinator

  The Israel on Campus Coalition is seeking an energetic, motivated, and entrepreneurial development professional to play a central role in our development initiatives and ensure the growth of funds to support our organization.

  Position Summary:

  The Director of Development will play a key role in planning, implementing, and effectively executing fundraising activities to support the ICC.  The Director of Development will report to the Managing Director in conjunction with the Executive Director and Board.

  Duties, Responsibilities and Functions:

  • Continue to recruit the first Governance Board and assist in soliciting Board members
  • Finalize a comprehensive development advancement plan and development infrastructure that incorporates a strategic communications plan to raise the profile of the organization
  • Develop an annual fundraising plan, budget and schedule
  • Design and build an annual giving campaign, including online fundraising and face-to-face solicitations
  • Work with staff to perform prospect research on individuals, foundations and corporations to evaluate the potential for individual gifts and grants
  • Engage with prospective donors and program officers at funding organizations to solicit invitations to submit proposals
  • Cultivate and solicit new donors
  • Plan and implement prospective donor visits for Executive Director and Board members
  • Advance a program of donor stewardship
  • Maintain donor database and ensure all donor communications are captured in the database
  • Create roster of giving opportunities and ensure benefits are provided as defined
  • Perform other services as necessary

  The ideal candidate will have:

  • 8 plus years of experience as a development professional
  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • A proven major gifts track record of soliciting individuals, corporations and foundations.
  • Knowledge and skills in grant writing, foundation research and outreach, donor cultivation, marketing and public relations.
  • Demonstrated ability to establish strong relationships
  • Knowledge of tax laws that impact charitable giving
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to anticipate, plan, and organize tasks
  • Experience with Salesforce and Microsoft Office suite preferred
  • Goal-oriented, project-oriented, and achievement-oriented
  • Willingness to travel often
  • Applicant must be eligible to work in the U.S.

  A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered, commensurate with experience.

  TO APPLY: Email résumé, cover letter including salary requirements and three professional references as one document to Allison Sheren at asheren@israelcc.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. No phone calls please.
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• Fellowship - Israel Research Fellowship

  The Israel Research Fellowship is a new fellowship seeking to build a community of outstanding leaders and influential opinion makers. It supports exceptional post-graduates and outstanding college graduates from across the world who have committed to a year-long, Israel-based fellowship in a major governmental, non-governmental, think-tank or media setting.

  
  The Fellowship provides a generous grant to those accepted.

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  Dates: September 2012 - August 2013
  
  Email : ari@israelresearchfellowship.org 

  Phone Number  (301) 847-7060 
  
  Website  http://www.israelresearchfellowship.org
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• Bronfman Fellowship - Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life

  The Bronfman Fellowship offers a recent college graduate exposure to the high level operations of an international Jewish communal non-profit organization. The Bronfman Fellow serves as an integral Hillel staff member in the Office of the President; is supervised by the Director of the Office of the President; and works closely with the President’s Executive Assistant and Senior Management Team. The Bronfman Fellow supports the President’s work in a variety of areas and has the opportunity to assist with projects in other departments at Hillel, allowing him/her to develop professional skills and insights that will inform future Jewish leadership and a multitude of career paths.

  
  

  In his/her work with Hillel’s President, the Bronfman Fellow is included in key research, communications, travel and speaking engagement preparation, and other executive matters. The Bronfman Fellow’s responsibilities range from logistical support for campus visits and travel scheduling to authoring talking points for the President’s speeches, articles, presentations, and correspondence. The Bronfman Fellow also supports the President’s relationships with major donors and stakeholders including the Board of Directors and Board of Governors. As the President’s advisor on the Millennial generation and its perspectives on Jewish life, the Bronfman Fellow supports the experience of student members on the Board of Directors and is the primary liaison to all Hillel students. Additionally, the Bronfman Fellow receives hands-on exposure to other areas of Hillel’s work, including governance, development, communications, and event planning.

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  Dates: Spring 2012-Spring 2013

  Contact Name: Sophie Krentzman 
  Email: jobs@hillel.org 

  Phone Number: (202) 449-6589 

  Website: http://www.hillel.org

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• Be a BlueStar Fellow - BlueStar

  Do you want to learn how to answer the toughest questions on Israel?

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  Love writing? Enjoy public speaking? Want to become more knowledgeable about Israel? BlueStar Fellows could be perfect for you!
  
  BlueStar Fellows is a unique and exciting 1-year training program that includes a 10-day trip to Israel in late May 2012. BlueStar Fellows is open to college students at Bay Area Institutions. You will attend five evening sessions in the winter and spring at both Silicon Valley and San Francisco Hillel offices, then go to Israel in late May. Next fall, we will meet again twice to help you refine your Israel trip reflections, photos and videos. The seminars will be taught by top educators and will feature appearances by Israeli officials, communications experts, and political leaders.

  Apply to become a BlueStar Fellow:

  •Free, On-Campus, Educational Sessions include Dinner

  •Travel with us to Israel in late May 2012 for only $495

  •Opportunities to Earn Back the Entire $495

  •Explore the Story of the Jewish People in Israel

  •Interview Israeli Politicians, Journalists and Newsmakers

  •Produce a Video Documentary, Photo Exhibit, Speeches and Writing for Media

  •Improve Your Writing, Critical Thinking and Speaking Skills

  •Discover the Ideas and Events that Have Shaped Israel

  •Understand Israel's Strategic Predicament

  •Master Journalism Skills and Media Analysis

  •Build Friendships with Students from the Bay Area & Israel

  To apply, go to www.bluestar.us.com or email us at wofi@bluestarpr.com. Selective, rolling admissions process closes on December 31, 2011. Program cost, including the Israel trip, is $495.

  Financial aid is available.

  To discuss whether the program is right for you, please call us at 415-543-6300.
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• Summer Intern - Anti-Defamation League

  ADL’s Research Department in the Center on Extremism seeks a summer intern for June-August 2012. The position involves research on the domestic anti-Israel movement in the United States and crafting useful resources for pro-Israel advocates on campus. Dates are flexible but an 8 week minimum commitment is required. If you are interested, please send a CV and cover letter to Adina Holzman.

  Dates: June-August 2012

  Contact Name: Adina Holzman 
  Email: aholzman@adl.org

  Phone Number: (212) 885-5815 
  

  Website: http://www.adl.org
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• CAMERA Fellows Program - CAMERA

  The CAMERA Fellows program is a year-long program that works with committed undergraduate students to organize Israel events on campus, and publish articles in campus media refuting anti-Israel fallacy.  CAMERA accepts 25 students each year who represent CAMERA on campus and spread accurate information to their peers and campus community. Students create a network of media activists, distribute CAMERA magazines and literature, and gain valuable experience while defending Israel on their campus.  In return, students earn a $1000 stipend and an invitation to participate in CAMERA’s free summer Israel Advocacy and Leadership Training Mission to Israel.

  Deadline: May 1, 2012

  
  For more information, click here.
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• Assistant Director of the Center for Israel Engagement - Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life

  
  Job Description:
  The Center for Israel Engagement (CIE) seeks a full-time Assistant Director to help further the CIE’s strategic goals of enriching the Israel conversation on college campuses, finding creative ways to reach disengaged students and bringing civil discourse to the Israel discussion. The Assistant Director will possess deep Israel literacy and a serious understanding of the nuances of the Israel-related agenda on campus, and will work closely with the Director of the CIE as she strategically grows the CIE in depth and breadth. He/she will contribute to the exciting opportunity to integrate Israel into the wider Hillel and campus culture with new and innovative thinking, and by involving Hillel professionals and students more integrally in this endeavor. This position entails substantive support managing the CIE’s new and continuing programs and projects; Israel-related research; regular contact with local Hillels; ongoing collaboration with the Development staff; and organizational support.
  
  
  Responsibilities:
  The Center for Israel Engagement Assistant Director will work together with the Director of the Center for Israel Engagement to help the CIE expand its reach to the field and within the wider Jewish and Israel-related community. He/she will:
  
  

  • Support the CIE director in the management of current CIE initiatives and creation of new ones, supervising them smoothly in her absence

  • Assist with strategic thinking as projects evolve

  • Draft grant proposals for CIE initiatives together with the CIE director and the Development staff 

  • Act as the point person for the efficient running of multi-faceted programs 

  • Represent the CIE at meetings and on conference calls when needed

  • Work with other Hillel Israel-related departments as part of a wider CIE (Hillel?) Israel team

  • Provide logistical and administrative support
  
  
  Qualifications:
  Candidate must have rich and deep Israel knowledge, preferably with an Israel studies background; at least five years of work experience; an understanding of the university campus environment; be managerially capable of supporting the growth and smooth operation of a multi-faceted and fast-growing Center; be willing to undertake research and coordinate initiatives, to support the CIE director as needed and provide organizational support services. Excellent grant-writing skills are required and candidate must be able to successfully work as part of team on challenging and time-sensitive projects.
  
  
  Salary and Benefits:
  Salary is commensurate with experience. Hillel offers a competitive benefits package.
  
  
  To Apply:
  Please apply at www.hilleljobs.com by clicking on “Current Openings.”
  
  
  PLEASE NOTE: Applicants should include a copy of their cover letter and resume in one document when applying for this position. Please upload this document as a word or PDF file. When you upload the document, the system will create an unformatted version of your resume as a snapshot in your application. The formatted version of your resume will also be attached to your application, and will be used during the hiring process.
  
  

  Contact Name  Aviva Snyder 
  Email: asnyder@hillel.org
  
  Phone: (518) 265-5590 
  Website:  http://www.hilleljobs.com

  
  About Hillel:
  The largest Jewish campus organization in the world, Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life provides opportunities for Jewish students at more than 500 colleges and universities to explore and celebrate their Jewish identity through its global network of regional centers, campus Foundations and Hillel student organizations. Having completed a groundbreaking five-year Strategic Plan, this dynamic, fast-growing organization seeks creative, entrepreneurial and experienced professionals to ensure that Hillel reaches its ambitious system-wide goals.

  
  Hillel’s Charles and Lynn Schusterman International Center (SIC) is located in the heart of Washington, DC and helps local Hillels in the areas of institutional advancement, strategic planning, leadership development, fundraising, human resources, fiscal administration, student programming and communications. 
  
  Hillel’s mission is to enrich the lives of Jewish undergraduate and graduate students so that they may enrich the Jewish people and the world. Hillel student leaders, professionals and lay leaders are dedicated to creating a pluralistic, welcoming and inclusive environment for Jewish college students, where they are encouraged to grow intellectually, spiritually and socially. Hillel helps students find a balance in being distinctively Jewish and universally human by encouraging them to pursue Tzedek (social justice), Tikkun Olam (repairing the world) and Jewish learning, and to support Israel and global Jewish peoplehood. Hillel is committed to excellence, innovation, accountability and results.
  
  The Center for Israel Engagement:
  With a mandate to weave together education, commitment and pro-active advocacy, Hillel’s Center for Israel Engagement seeks to widen the lens through which Israel is viewed within the campus community. It aims to elevate the conversation about Israel, tell the story of Israel in all its complexity and with all its dynamic energy, and provide a richer vocabulary to make Israel resonant for students and staff.
  
  From developing Israel literacy among Hillel professionals to bringing civil dialogue to the Israel conversation to empowering students to find their own, honest and evocative connections Israel, the CIE aims to make Israel a natural part of a student’s Jewish journey. The CIE coordinates national initiatives, shares local undertakings with the larger Hillel family, creates and measures standards of excellence, and serves as the central hub for driving Hillel’s Israel endeavors on campus. The Center will help create the groundwork to ensure that Israel becomes a prominent component of students’ Jewish identity and a meaningful Jewish life.
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• Tikvah Israel Fellowship - Ein Prat Academy for Leadership

  Announcing the Tikvah Israel Fellows Program, an opportunity to spend five weeks in Israel immersed in the study of Jewish and Zionist thought and Israeli culture. 

  Drawing on the canonical texts of Judaism and the great works of Western civilization, the Fellows will explore the ideas that have informed Zionism from its origins through the present, and engage in a broad discussion regarding Israel and its future. Students will have a chance to learn from prominent Israeli public figures and intellectual leaders including Dr. David Hartman, Dr. Daniel Gordis, and Professor Moshe Halbertal.
  
  The program will take place at the Ein Prat Academy for Leadership. Ein Prat is a unique institution, located in the Judean hills. Under the leadership of its director, Dr. Micah Goodman, its mission is to enrich the Jewish and Zionist character of Israel, strengthen the fabric of Israeli society, and build a bridge between Israel and world Jewry. Each year, Ein Prat brings together hundreds of secular and religious Israelis for intensive programs in Judaism, Zionism, and the great texts and ideas of Western civilization.  The Tikvah Israel Fellows will live and study with their Israeli peers and have a once-in-a-lifetime op¬portunity to deepen their knowledge of Judaism and Israel as well as explore the country on hikes and cultural field trips.

  Air travel and all programmatic costs, including tuition, housing, and meals will be covered, and all Fellows will receive a $2,000 stipend. Applicants must come from countries other than Israel and must be native English speakers or have very strong English skills. In addition, applicants must be between 20 and 29 years of age. Applications from Jews and non-Jews are equally welcome. All food will be kosher and all programming will be Shabbat friendly.
  
  June 18 to July 24, 2012 
  July 22th through August 7th, 2012 

  For more information, visit www.tikvahisraelfellows.org
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• Campus Coordinator - The David Project

  Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
  
  

  • Establish relationships with pro-Israel student leaders and organizations on regional college campuses.
  • Support students with Israel-related activities on campus (including campaigns, events, films and educational seminars), promote The David Project initiatives and programs, and help implement such activities on campus.
  • Engage in public speaking at college campuses, high schools, middle schools, synagogues and community centers
  • Serve as a consultant to support students on campus and aid them in developing strategies to deal with specific concerns.

  
   Job Requirements:
  
  

  •     Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication and presentation skills
  •     Prior leadership experience as a student activist
  •     Relevant work and/or volunteer experience
  •     Knowledge of the Israeli history as well as an understanding of the Arab-Israeli conflict
  •     Willing to travel up to 50% of the time
  •     Experience using PowerPoint presentations

  Employment type: Full-time
  Start date: Immediately
  Salary range: Competitive based on experience
  Necessary experience: 1-2 years
  Degree required:  Bachelors
  
  Please send resume and cover letter to Marilyn Goldman: MG@davidproject.org
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• Goldman Summer Fellowship - American Jewish Committee

  
  AJC's Goldman Fellowship Program is designed to develop future leaders in the areas of international and domestic politics, diplomacy, public relations, and management. This competitive Fellowship gives undergraduate and graduate students the unique opportunity to work in offices domestically and throughout the world - from New York City to Melbourne, Australia. Fellows work closely with supervisors in a mentor relationship with senior AJC personnel and policy work spans the range of AJC's interests - from international affairs and diplomacy to interethnic relations and non-profit management.

  AJC Goldman Fellows receive $3,000 for the 9-week program plus major travel expenses, including an expense paid trip to Germany as part of a debriefing seminar. 
  
  Applications are due February 29, 2012.
  
  For more information please visit www.ajc.org/fellowship.
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• Israel Teaching Fellows - MASA Israel Journey

  Israel Teaching Fellows, a project of Masa Israel Journey and Israel’s Ministry of Education, will select 100 outstanding US college graduates to close the achievement gap in Israel’s education system through volunteering as English teacher’s aides in schools throughout Israel. The program begins with a month of training including Hebrew ulpan and pedagogical training. Following training, participants will live in small groups throughout Israel and will be placed in schools as English teacher’s aides. Participants will teach for 20 hours per week in their school and will also choose or design a secondary volunteering project in the community in which they live. Successful applicants must have a college degree, have experience in formal or informal education, have previously demonstrated the ability to excel in a cross-cultural environment and a be willing to be immerse themselves in Israeli culture. 
  
  For more information, visit: http://www.israelteachingfellows.org
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