Director of Teen Educational Tourism Initiative
Start date: Spring 2022
Location: Jerusalem-based + work-from-home hybrid model (may require occasional travel abroad and within Israel)
Mosaic United represents a joint strategic partnership between the State of Israel and global Jewry to strengthen Jewish identity and connection to Israel among the next generation of Jews around the world. Mosaic brings together established and new Jewish organizations across fields of engagement, equips them with funding and other resources, and challenges them with educational standards to expand the breadth and depth of their programming.
The Teen Travel Pillar seeks to revitalize the Israel teen travel market and position high-quality and high-impact Israel trips as a rite of passage for every Jewish teen. The Pillar seeks to significantly grow participation in Israel travel programs among under-engaged Jewish teens from around the world by offering substantial vouchers. In addition, the Pillar will ensure the highest educational standards before, during, and after trips – and will incentivize innovation and development of new experiences by youth-serving organizations and trip providers. The Pillar will begin working with teens from the United States and then expand to include teens from countries around the world by enlisting additional philanthropic support and strategic partners.
This position is an opportunity to join a young company with a lean, start-up culture in the non-profit space, which offers a competitive salary, strong benefits, a professional and passionate team of colleagues, and a chance to meaningfully impact the Jewish people and Israel.
Job Responsibilities
- Lead and grow the pillar by cultivating new funding and partnerships and ensuring targets met
- Manage the Israel-based elements of the pillar including but not limited to:
- Relationships with tour operators
- Itinerary design and consultation
- Educator recruitment and training
- Intimate knowledge of Israel’s educational tourism market, trends, and pricing
- Liaise and ensure synergy with the key program partner in North America
- Lead expansion of pillar scope to teens from beyond North America by accessing new philanthropic and operational partners globally, while stewarding relationships with existing partners
- Promote cooperation among trip providers and coordinate field-building activities
- Oversee third-party audit and/or evaluation systems
- · Prepare and submit reports for Mosaic United, its partners, and other stakeholders
- · Oversee financial relationships and obligations between relevant parties, and manage large-scale funds (millions)
- · Engage with Mosaic United’s other pillars and strategic planning processes
Skills and Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years experience in Israel educational tourism – tour guide’s license an advantage
- Significant project/personnel management experience
- Entrepreneurial abilities, including raising funds, building partnerships, and launching new projects
- Jewish and Israel education background and familiarity with diverse Jewish communities
- Capacity for building and stewarding multiple stakeholders and partner relationships
- Excellent interpersonal communication (written and verbal) in Hebrew and English
- Passion and affinity for Mosaic United's vision and mission
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with flexible hours
- Financial acumen with a strong ability to manage and administer budgets and produce reports
- Ability to prioritize between multiple tasks
- Strategic thinker
- BA degree minimum
- Israeli driver’s license
Please submit your CV with the subject “Director of Teen Educational Tourism Initiative” to [email protected] by April 6, 2022.
