Honeymoon Israel is seeking a part-time professional for the role of DC Community Coordinator to play a critical role as it grows its operations and impact.
Community Coordinators are locally-focused HMI staff based in cities where HMI operates across North America. In many cases, the Community Coordinator is the only HMI-employed staff in a given community.
Community Coordinators are connectors, facilitators, conveners, and supporters in providing couples with a platform that helps them determine ways in which they want to incorporate Judaism into their lives. While the HMI experience for many couples begins with a group trip to Israel, the trip serves as a catalyst and much of the work to support participants in this journey happens when couples return home.
About You
- You are committed to Jewish life, understanding that connection to Judaism can take many forms, and are excited about the impact that transformational experiences can have on one’s identity and future
- You have an understanding of and appreciation for HMI’s target audience of young couples representing diverse Jewish backgrounds and affiliations
- You have a passion for and/or background in community organizing, community building, and creating unique and meaningful experiences for diverse groups of people
- You are flexible, nimble, and adaptable as it relates to your work
- You have knowledge of Jewish culture, heritage, and practice, and are adept at including folks from all different backgrounds and life experiences
- You are energetic and social
- You have strong communication skills - both verbally and written
- You are a skilled project manager with attention to detail who can manage and juggle multiple projects
- You are familiar and comfortable with your local Jewish community landscape
Key Responsibilities
- Promote HMI and recruit couples to apply for the HMI experience in your community
- Represent HMI at relevant conferences and meetings
- Provide support as needed in partnership with local HMI fundraising efforts
- Communicate effectively and continually with and to HMI participants, specifically as it relates to ongoing support for their Jewish and family journeys, opportunities for involvement and community building
- Support management of the HMI DC community space on WhatsApp
- Where and when needed, conduct applicant interviews for HMI trips
- Empower and support HMI couples in building and activating their own alumni community at home by providing and connecting them to exciting leadership opportunities within and outside of the HMI experience
- Work in partnership with Regional Director in all aspects of recruitment, selection and registration for your community’s trips
- Supporting the HMI trip staff in planning and organizing requisite pre- and post-trip activities
- Serve, engage and support couples through the entire HMI applicant and participant experience
- Identify, build, and maintain partnerships and relationships with local community resources, institutions, and funding organizations that will provide wrap-around support and programming to HMI couples
- In partnership with the Regional Director, identify local rabbis/educators who will engage and support HMI couples in various ways, including serving as trip staff
Skills and Experience
- 5-6 years of relevant professional experience
- Experience with community organizing, group facilitation, program planning, and leadership development
- Highly organized, detailed oriented, and efficient with time management
- Passionate about pushing and redefining the boundaries of Jewish life
- Knowledge of Jewish ritual and culture
- Ability to and/or experience with working in a virtual, remote work environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Technologically savvy and a quick learner
- Experience with project management including project planning, managing budgets, and vendor/contract relationships
- Ability to think creatively, innovatively, and strategically
- Independent, self-starter
- Experience leading Israel programs strongly preferred
- Experience with immersive education with Jewish education strongly preferred
- Experience working with young adults/young families strongly preferred
- Bachelor’s degree required
Position Details
- This position will report directly to an HMI Regional Director
- This position is 15-20 hours per week and is a temporary 12-month position with possibility of renewal
- Candidates must reside in the DC metropolitan area
- Domestic travel required approximately 10% of time
- Must be available to work some weeknight evenings and weekends
This is a part-time contracted hourly role with expected hours at 15-20 hours per week.
Salary: $35/hour
Honeymoon Israel is an equal opportunity employer committed to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. We strive for our team to reflect the diverse community we serve. We encourage candidates of all cultural, racial, religious, gender, and sexual identities to apply.