What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Coordinator, MMOT IL position at Simon Wiesenthal Center?
About Us
Simon Wiesenthal Center (SWC) is a global Jewish human rights organization that confronts anti-Semitism and hate, defends the safety of Israel and Jews worldwide, and teaches the lessons of the Holocaust through awareness, advocacy, justice, education, and its Museums of Tolerance. With a constituency of over 400,000 member families since its founding in 1977, the SWC has an international footprint through its Museums of Tolerance, Moriah Films, and the Digital Terrorism Hate Project.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, it maintains operations in New York, Chicago, Miami, Toronto, Paris, Berlin, Jerusalem, and Buenos Aires. It is an accredited Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) at the United Nations, UNESCO, the Organization of American States, the Latin American Parliament, and the Council of Europe and maintains relationships with the highest levels of governments throughout the world.
In 1993, the Center opened the Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles to worldwide acclaim. The Museum has served as the Center’s flagship educational arm, challenging visitors to confront bigotry and racism, and to understand the Holocaust in both historical and contemporary contexts. In addition, the Center developed Moriah Media to produce theatrical documentaries to educate global audiences. Moriah has produced 17 documentaries to date, two of which have received the Academy Award for best feature documentary, The Long Way Home and Genocide.
About The Role
The Museum of Tolerance is looking for an organized and motivated Program Coordinator to join the Mobile Museum of Tolerance (MMOT) team remotely within Illinois! In this role, you'll manage the MMOT's operations and collaborate with our bus operator, educators, and various schools, libraries, and community centers. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring a seamless experience for every MMOT visit, sharing our mission of tolerance and human rights education throughout the state.
About You
You’re passionate about promoting human dignity and fighting against anti-Semitism, racism, and hate. You bring strong organizational skills, creativity, and attention to detail. A natural communicator, you are committed to the Simon Wiesenthal Center's mission and excel in collaborative, nonprofit environments.
Responsibilities
We value our people and offer a collaborative and engaging culture. As a SWC employee, you will enjoy work/life balance, generous time off and comprehensive benefits and programs.
The Simon Wiesenthal Center embraces inclusivity and values our diverse community. We are committed to building a team based on qualifications, merit and business need. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Simon Wiesenthal Center (SWC) is a global Jewish human rights organization that confronts anti-Semitism and hate, defends the safety of Israel and Jews worldwide, and teaches the lessons of the Holocaust through awareness, advocacy, justice, education, and its Museums of Tolerance. With a constituency of over 400,000 member families since its founding in 1977, the SWC has an international footprint through its Museums of Tolerance, Moriah Films, and the Digital Terrorism Hate Project.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, it maintains operations in New York, Chicago, Miami, Toronto, Paris, Berlin, Jerusalem, and Buenos Aires. It is an accredited Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) at the United Nations, UNESCO, the Organization of American States, the Latin American Parliament, and the Council of Europe and maintains relationships with the highest levels of governments throughout the world.
In 1993, the Center opened the Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles to worldwide acclaim. The Museum has served as the Center’s flagship educational arm, challenging visitors to confront bigotry and racism, and to understand the Holocaust in both historical and contemporary contexts. In addition, the Center developed Moriah Media to produce theatrical documentaries to educate global audiences. Moriah has produced 17 documentaries to date, two of which have received the Academy Award for best feature documentary, The Long Way Home and Genocide.
About The Role
The Museum of Tolerance is looking for an organized and motivated Program Coordinator to join the Mobile Museum of Tolerance (MMOT) team remotely within Illinois! In this role, you'll manage the MMOT's operations and collaborate with our bus operator, educators, and various schools, libraries, and community centers. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring a seamless experience for every MMOT visit, sharing our mission of tolerance and human rights education throughout the state.
About You
You’re passionate about promoting human dignity and fighting against anti-Semitism, racism, and hate. You bring strong organizational skills, creativity, and attention to detail. A natural communicator, you are committed to the Simon Wiesenthal Center's mission and excel in collaborative, nonprofit environments.
Responsibilities
- Oversee and coordinate the MMOT’s daily operations across Illinois.
- Operational coordination with vehicle management.
- Fleet operations and deployment coordination.
- Work with the MMOT team to plan and manage the visit schedule.
- Serve as the main contact for booking and scheduling MMOT visits, coordinating logistics with schools and communities and following up with thank-you notes and surveys.
- Maintain and update shared schedules and documents.
- Collaborate with the SWC Communications team in Los Angeles to keep the website up to date.
- Reside in Illinois
- 3-5 years’ experience in logistics or program coordination.
- Experience in transportation planning and mobile unit management.
- Strong computer, social media, and website management skills.
- Excellent problem-solving skills for handling last-minute challenges.
- Genuine commitment to human rights, tolerance, and nonprofit work.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
We value our people and offer a collaborative and engaging culture. As a SWC employee, you will enjoy work/life balance, generous time off and comprehensive benefits and programs.
The Simon Wiesenthal Center embraces inclusivity and values our diverse community. We are committed to building a team based on qualifications, merit and business need. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
