Position Title: Program Specialist

Organization: Inter-Agency Task Force on Israeli Arab Issues

Secretariat: American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, Inc.

Reports to: Acting Director

Status: Full-Time Regular

Essential Functions:

• Assist Executive Director in conceptualization and implementation of annual work plans
• Contribute to overall strategic planning for the Task Force
• Develop and implement high level educational briefings/speaking engagements in North America and study tours to Israel

• Direct research efforts as assigned
• Prepare written communications, including newsletters, activity reports, OpEds, letters and

invitations

• Assist in the creation of market educational and marketing materials and other resources
• Maintain and edit website
• Daily media monitoring and analysis of lsraeli and North American press
• Budget management; grant writing
• Additional projects/tasks as designated by supervisor

Skills Needed:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree; 3-5 years of prior work experience
• Knowledge oflsraeli Arab issues and the Jewish communal world
• Strong organizational skills; ability to multi-task and complete tasks in a timely manner
• Ability to anticipate and solve problems
• Excellent written English and grammar
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent computer skills -Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, knowledge of htrnl

and ability to learn CMS and technical website needs

• Ability to work independently; to be a self-starter and a team player
• Entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to the mission of the Task Force
• Knowledge of Hebrew and/or Arabic a plus

Transfer requests must be made to Human Resources within seven (7) posting days.

All inquiries/resumes are to be submitted to robin.salsberg@jdcny.org