Director of Community Relations

The Role:

We are seeking a candidate for a full-time position of Director of Community Relations in our Boston office. This individual will play a critical role in enhancing existing partnerships between diverse communities in New England and our office and fostering new ones.

This position is highly visible, and the individual will work closely with the office team to ensure maximum leveraging of the benefits of community outreach across the spectrum.

Responsibilities:

·        Identify, incubate, and facilitate potential and on-going cooperation between community partners and our office.

·        Coordinate and lead our cooperation and engagement with local religious leaders, key organizations and foundations.

·        Identify shared interests with community agencies and NGOs to create long-term collaboration.

·        Manage proactive outreach to new organizations, strategic contacts, and potential allies.

·        Plan and execute visits of Israeli dignitaries and experts in relevant communities.

·        Advise the Consul General & Deputy Consul General on local community affairs.

·        Monitor relevant media outlets and utilizing social media to achieve goals.

·        Act as day-to-day liaison between contacts in each community and our office.

·        Plan, coordinate, and execute initiatives and events relating to the local communities, including countering Anti-semitism and Holocaust remembrance.

·        Remain up-to-date with community events, featuring topics and public figures of interest.

Qualifications:

·        Bachelor's degree.

·        Eagerness to build relationships with local community organizations and their leadership across New England.

·        Familiarity with the New England social ecosystem (including Jewish, interfaith, LGBTQIA , and other diverse communities.)

·        Works well as part of team but has the ability to self-motivate.

·        Organized and engaging, a team player who can think outside the box and see the bigger picture.

·        Proficient multi-tasker.

·        Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

·        Excellent writing and communication skills.

·        Experience with community organizing, and event planning.

·        Ability to represent the consulate effectively at community-based meetings and events.

·        Familiarity with Israel- U.S. relations - an advantage.

Interested?

·        Please send your application (Cover letter and CV) with the title “Director of Community Relations (Full name)” to info@boston.mfa.gov.il

·        * The appointment of a successful candidate will be subject to security clearance.

·        ** US citizenship only (Cannot hold dual Israeli and US citizenship).