IPF Atid Program Coordinator - Chicago, IL

IPF Atid Program Coordinator - Chicago, IL

Reports To: IPF Atid Deputy Director

Position Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Location: Chicago, IL

BACKGROUND

Israel Policy Forum is a nonpartisan U.S. organization that advances policy ideas and educates community leaders to support effective U.S. engagement on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. We work to strengthen U.S. policy and cultivate an informed community of leaders committed to a viable resolution of the conflict that ensures Israel's security as a Jewish and democratic state, provides for Palestinian national aspirations, bolsters U.S.-Israel relations, and enhances regional security, stability, and cooperation.

Israel Policy Forum is uniquely positioned in both the policy and Jewish communities, producing rigorous policy analysis trusted by U.S. decision-makers across the political spectrum, and convening programs that equip rising community and policy leaders to elevate the quality of discourse on U.S. policy toward Israel and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

IPF Atid is Israel Policy Forum’s young professionals community, created to engage and empower the next generation of leaders. With chapter programs in the Bay Area, Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, New York, and Toronto, IPF Atid convenes young leaders for policy briefings, community programs, and local leadership opportunities. Its leadership programs include the Shared Values Project, Charles Bronfman Conveners Program, Delegation to Israel, and Leadership Summit.

POSITION SUMMARY

Israel Policy Forum has an exciting opportunity for an IPF Atid Program Coordinator to oversee IPF Atid’s chapter programming and leadership engagement in Chicago, Cleveland, and Toronto. Reporting to the IPF Atid Deputy Director, the Program Coordinator will be responsible for the day-to-day planning, execution, and follow-up of chapter programs, working closely with each chapter’s Steering Committees and community partners.

This role will also support other IPF Atid programming as needed, including virtual programs and select leadership programs by coordinating logistics, communications, participant engagement, and other core operational functions. This is an ideal opportunity for candidates interested in nonprofit program management, Jewish community engagement, and building strong networks of leaders through thoughtful programming and partnerships.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the IPF Atid Chicago, Cleveland, and Toronto Steering Committees, including recruitment, relationship management, meeting preparation, and ongoing leadership development to strengthen participation across the local network.
• Plan and execute chapter programs reflecting IPF Atid’s goals, standards, and strategic priorities.
• Oversee all aspects of chapter programming from concept to post-event follow-up, including recruitment, budgets, vendors, logistics, communications, runs of show, payments, reimbursements, RSVP tracking, participant tracking, and on-site support.
• Conduct outreach and build relationships with young professionals, community members, and partner organizations in each chapter city.
• Attend relevant community events to strengthen IPF Atid’s regional presence and identify opportunities for partnership and engagement.
• Support the planning and execution of national IPF Atid programs, including virtual programs and select leadership programs, in coordination with the IPF Atid Deputy Director and other IPF Atid staff.

Other

• This position requires travel to assigned chapter cities for programming, relationship-building, and Steering Committee engagement (approximately 5% of time; 3–4 trips per year) and periodic evening commitments scheduled with advance notice to support events.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in nonprofit programming, community engagement, or related fields.
• Proven experience managing events and coordinating logistics.
• Familiarity with Israeli politics, Middle East policy, U.S.-Israel relations, and the American Jewish communal landscape.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment that requires hands-on problem-solving.
• Strong organizational, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to edit, proofread, and ensure the accuracy of finished work products.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and functions while maintaining professionalism under pressure.
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills, with a proactive, resourceful, and solutions-oriented approach to managing complex projects and deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Todoist or another project management software, event management software such as RSVPify and CRM software such as Salesforce is preferred.
• Commitment to Israel Policy Forum’s mission, vision, and values.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The annual salary range is $62,500 - $72,500, commensurate with experience and aligned with organizational compensation practices. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications typically start at the range minimum.

Israel Policy Forum offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off (vacation, sick leave, Jewish and secular holidays), medical, dental, vision, matching 401K, HRA, FSA, commuter benefits, 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, and an annual professional development stipend.

OTHER INFORMATION

Israel Policy Forum is based in New York, NY, with an office in Washington, D.C. Staff based in New York and Washington, D.C. work in person one to three days per week. This role is based in Chicago, IL and is fully remote.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit a resume and cover letter to careers@ipforum.org with “IPF Atid Program Coordinator - Chicago” in the subject line. The position will be open until filled, and candidates invited for an interview will be contacted on a rolling basis. Only candidates invited to interview will be contacted.

Israel Policy Forum offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off (vacation, sick leave, Jewish and secular holidays), medical, dental, vision, matching 401K, HRA, FSA, commuter benefits, 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, and an annual professional development stipend.