Title: Program Assistant, New York

Background
The New Israel Fund (NIF) works to strengthen democracy and promote social justice in Israel. NIF supports a network of non-governmental organizations in Israel that defend civil and human rights, promote Jewish-Arab equality and coexistence, advance the status of women, foster tolerance and pluralism, bridge social and economic gaps, pursue environmental justice, and encourage government accountability. www.nif.org

Job Summary
The Program Assistant provides programmatic, event planning, and administrative support to a growing regional office of seven staff members.  The Program Assistant is the main logistical coordinator of events and programs in the New York region.  The assistant helps conceive, design, and coordinate various small- and large-scale programs, including an annual symposium, lectures, film screenings, parlor meetings, and more.

Responsibilities

• Assist in conceiving and designing NIF events and coordinating the annual and seasonal event calendars
• Manage all logistics for NIF programs, including details such as catering, hotel bookings, printing invitations, coordinating mass emails, and tracking RSVPs, as well as greeting participants at events and ensuring that programs run smoothly.
• Provide administrative support to the New York development staff.
• Oversee and maintain the office, including the inventory of office supplies.
• Answer phone calls, assist and contact donors as needed (including fundraising calls).
• Manage office calendars and coordinate travel arrangements for local and out-of-town visitors.
• Help draft and copy-edit promotional and educational materials
       
 
Qualifications and skills
• BA/BS degree.
• Commitment to NIF’s issues and values.
• Ability to represent NIF in an articulate and compelling manner, and understand the complex nature of Israeli society.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines and be a team player.
• Strong writing skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with lay leaders and colleagues.
• Computer proficiency essential; Raiser’s Edge a plus.
• Hebrew a plus

Reporting relationship

The position reports to the New York Director

To apply

Please email cover letter and resume to: ny@nif.org with “Program Assistant” in the subject line.  No phone calls or faxes.