Program and Development Coordinator – Midwest

Mission and Philosophy

The Shalom Hartman Institute is a leading research and educational center serving Israel and world Jewry. We work to enrich the moral and spiritual life of Israel and the Jewish people, deepen the commitment to pluralism and Israel’s Jewish and democratic character, and rebuild the covenant between Israel and the Jewish world.

Through our community of outstanding scholars and educators, the Institute develops innovative responses to the challenges of our time, cultivates a new generation of leaders and change agents, and builds transformational educational projects that help inspire a better Judaism and a better Israel for the 21st century.

Position

Shalom Hartman Institute of North America (SHI NA) has an exciting opportunity for a motivated, organized, thoughtful, and detail-oriented individual to work with our program and development teams to ensure programmatic excellence in Detroit and Chicago. The scope of work may also include occasional national conferences (in major U.S. cities) and up to two weeks in Israel for summer programs. Based in the Detroit area or nearby, and reporting to our Senior Vice President for Educational Initiatives, this position requires someone who is exceptionally strong on taking initiative and follow-through, who is reliable, and a quick learner. The ideal candidate for this position will also have an understanding of and commitment to SHI’s mission, excellent communication skills, and the ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks efficiently and excellently.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Supporting program logistics for virtual programs and in-person seminars, donor and prospect events, and other VIP engagements – including writing and sending invitations, tracking attendance, managing catering, preparing program materials, and setting up/cleaning up for events.
• Supporting the development of programmatic content through preparing materials for programs.
• Forming excellent partnerships with external vendors.
• Coordinating travel and itineraries for visiting faculty.
• Supporting contracting and scheduling.
• Maintaining an accurate record of program, participant, and donor data – including recording gifts/pledges, generating reports and tracking donor activity.
• Conduct donor research as needed.
• Supporting the design and execution of program evaluations.
• Providing general administrative support to Senior VP of Education Initiatives and to Managing Director, Regional Funder Engagement.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of professional experience
• General understanding of the Jewish community a plus
• Able to work independently and “manage up” effectively
• Team player who is excited to be part of a global organization
• Passion for SHI NA’s mission
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Exceptionally organized and detail-oriented; able to manage multiple complex tasks
• Proven ability to thrive in a dynamic, high-energy environment and under tight deadlines
• Basic proficiency with Hebrew
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with a professional, service-oriented approach and the ability to engage effectively with major donors, community leaders, and diverse stakeholders.
• Track record of demonstrating sound judgment by making appropriate decisions and knowing when to take initiative in identifying problems and devising solutions
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Good sense of humor
• Ability and willingness to travel 1-2 times per month
• Ability to staff weekly evening programs and occasional weekend programs
• BA / BS or equivalent

Salary range and benefits: The salary for this position is $60,000 - $65,000 annually. We offer a competitive benefits package.

To apply:

Please submit both a resume and cover letter through this link: https://jobs.crelate.com/portal/shalomhartman/job/s453frxap4wsbdkjygh7981hua. Your cover letter should describe relevant experience and demonstrate expertise in the core responsibilities of the position. No phone calls please.

We thank you for your interest in career opportunities with The Shalom Hartman Institute of North America. Due to high volume, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Candidates who will be interviewed can expect a response within 2-3 weeks.

We deeply value the diversity of insight, perspective, and experience brought by people from backgrounds typically underrepresented in Jewish institutions. We also welcome applications from people of diverse religious, spiritual, and cultural backgrounds. The organization provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, citizenship, creed, national origin, disability, marital status, parental status or any other protected grounds as established by law. In addition, the organization seeks to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity as it applies to all policies and procedures relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.