Job Announcement – Program & Communications Manager

Job Type: Full Time in-person
Openings: 1 (one)
Application Process Opens: Immediately
Application Process Closes: Open until filled
Category: Entry or early mid-Level

The Jerusalem Fund, a 501(c)(3)-registered non-profit organization based in Washington, D.C., announces a position available as Program & Communications Manager. The Program & Communications Manager leads and facilitates programs for the smooth and efficient functioning of the organization and its events. Read more about the organization at www.thejerusalemfund.org.

PROGRAMS

  • Organize programs and activities, proactively monitor progress, and troubleshoot where necessary.   
  • Manage projects, events, and activities from conception to completion.  
  • Propose new activities/events to support the organization’s programs.
  • Facilitate and follow up with all aspects of the internship program.
  • Prepare program reports and contribute to quarterly staff reports.
  • Coordinate event planning, including working with audio-visual equipment
  • Oversee all aspects of event planning (from set-up to clean-up).    

COMMUNICATIONS

  • Plan, manage, monitor, and design content for publications and informational materials for the website and social media sites. 
  • Regularly update the website and social media sites, review data analytics, and report visitor trends.  
  • Prepare and disseminate weekly round-up reports, commentary on Palestine news and articles, and regular e-mail blasts to ensure the ongoing promotion of events and activities.
  • Review, document, and edit photos and videos. 
  • Coordinate and monitor outreach, including updating contact lists 
  • Prepare bi-annual detailed media activity reports.
  • Manage the main e-mail account of The Jerusalem Fund as well as the events e-mails and respond to communication-related issues in a timely manner.

Provide any additional support, including administrative support, as requested by the Executive Director.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor’s degree with two or more years of experience preferred.
  • Attention to detail, ability to understand and prioritize multiple tasks.  
  • Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent software/web skills (Microsoft Office, HTML, WordPress, etc.) and overall comfort with technology are required.
  • Experience using multiple social media platforms is required.
  • Event coordination experience
  • The ability to produce publications using Microsoft Publisher, Adobe, etc., is required.
  • Must have good knowledge of the Palestine issue.
  • Motivated, creative, and organized.
  • A professional and friendly demeanor, punctual, responsible, and working effectively with a team.
  • Strong spoken and written English skills. Arabic language skills are an advantage.

TO APPLY: Email your cover letter, résumé, a brief writing sample, and names and contact information for three references to Ruqyah Sweidan, Assistant Director, at ruqyah@thejerusalemfund.org Please use the following subject line: Application – [Your Name]

The Jerusalem Fund is an equal-opportunity employer. Application is encouraged regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, religion, or any other orientation.