Program Recruitment Coordinator - Non Profit

Program Recruitment Coordinator/BDR – Non-Profit - Jewish Community – Manhattan, NY

Our client is a mission-driven organization that provides educational trips to Israel for young Jewish adults. They create transformative experiences that foster connections to Jewish heritage and contemporary Israeli life. The shared experience creates a stronger community identity and pride in their heritage.

The ideal candidate is a dynamic leader with a passion for community engagement and experience managing programs and events. This role involves direct recruitment efforts at universities and within local Jewish communities, onboarding and overseeing a network of student recruiters, and conducting campus visits to maximize the potential of recruitment efforts. The position also includes participation in national initiatives and collaboration to meet organizational goals.

The role is responsible for identifying and contacting potential participants, finding qualified leads, and generating new business opportunities.

Job Responsibilities:

Cultivating New Business Opportunities:

• Lead Generation: Search for and identify potential participants through various channels, online databases, social media, and industry events.
• Prospect Research: Thoroughly research potential participants to understand their needs, pain points, and decision-making process to tailor outreach accordingly.
• Cold Outreach: Initiate contact with prospective clients through cold calls, emails, and other communication methods.

Recruiter Outreach, Campus & Engagement Recruitment

• Identify, recruit, and onboard student recruiters to support campus and community outreach efforts.
• Organize and facilitate training sessions to equip recruiters with the necessary tools and knowledge.
• Oversee the execution of recruitment initiatives by providing guidance and ensuring alignment with overall goals.
• Conduct campus visits and recruitment initiatives both locally and nationally.
• Build and strengthen relationships with Jewish organizations on campus.
• Organize and participate in tabling events, info sessions, and other campus outreach activities.
• Strategically maximize recruitment efforts on campus by leveraging student networks, events, and partnerships.

Requirements:

• MUST: Bachelor's Degree.
• MUST: Exp in Sales, Biz Dev, Marketing, Recruitment, or Jewish Outreach.
• Proven success in recruitment, community engagement, or program coordination, preferably within Jewish or university settings.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and execute successful events.
• Experience with Salesforce or similar CRM platforms.
• Willingness to travel regionally and nationally, with some trips requiring weekend work.
• Familiarity with Jewish student organizations (e.g. Hillel, Chabad, IAC, BBYO, etc.) a plus.
• Must be able to work 4 days a week from our NYC office.