Job Type: Full Time
Openings: 1 (one)
Application Process Opens: June 17, 2025
Application Process Closes: Open until filled
Category: Management, Executive leadership
Salary: Commensurate with experience
The Jerusalem Fund for Education and Community Development, a registered 501(c)(3) private non-profit organization based in Washington, D.C., announces a position available as Executive Director. This position serves as the public face of the Fund and manages the Fund’s educational (Palestine Center), cultural (Gallery Al-Quds), and humanitarian (The Humanitarian Link) programs. The ED manages the Fund’s personnel, finances, and administration. A Master’s Degree and a minimum of 3 years of related experience in a supervisory role is strongly preferred. Excellent English writing and oral skills is a must. Arabic language fluency is strongly preferred. Media experience and knowledge of the Washington, D.C. political environment is preferred. An in-depth knowledge of the politics, culture and history of the Middle East, specifically the Palestinian-Israeli issue, is required. Read more about the organization at https://www.thejerusalemfund.org.
Policies and Strategic Direction:
• Recommends policy and strategic directions to the Board of Directors and implements Board decisions.
• Prepares program and financial reports, minutes, and other materials to support the Board’s oversight function and the work of its committees.
Programs and Outreach:
• Develops and guides the educational, cultural, and humanitarian programs of The Jerusalem Fund.
• Organizes lectures, workshops, panels, and seminars on a regular basis.
• Writes articles, opinion pieces, and briefs for the Palestine Center and for publication, speaks to the media, and gives talks at academic functions and other organizations.
• Identifies new donors and expands the organization’s base.
• Works with staff to build relationships with diplomatic, academic, cultural, intellectual, advocacy, and other groups as appropriate to the Fund’s mission.
Finance and Administration:
• Develops the annual budget in cooperation with the Treasurer and the Board of Directors.
• Ensures that the annual audit is carried out in line with accepted legal procedures.
• Supervises all aspects of the non-profit organization status and ensures compliance at the state and federal level.
• Oversees fundraising appeals and outreach to individual donors and donor groups.
• Manages financial and administrative processes of the organization.
Personnel:
• Recruits, hires, and trains staff and volunteers.
• Defines staff duties, establishes performance outcomes, monitors timesheets, appraises performance, and maintains a cohesive work environment.
Requirements:
• Must have at least 5-7 years of experience in the non-profit sector, with at least two years in senior leadership.
• Masters degree or higher in a field related to Palestine, the Middle East, or the Arab world (PhD or equivalent preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 or equivalent systems.
• Fluency in Arabic and experience translating between Arabic and English.
• Experience publishing and speaking to the media.
• Applicants must be authorized to legally work in the United States.
TO APPLY:
Complete the application form below. Please note that only applicants shortlisted for an interview will be contacted. We kindly ask that you do not call or email regarding the status of your application.
The Jerusalem Fund is an equal opportunity employer. Application is encouraged regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, religion, or any other orientation or protected class.
