Director, North American Seminars, Diller Teen Fellows International

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW

Diller Teen Fellows is recognized as a premier identity-building and leadership development program for Jewish teens. Established in San Francisco in 1998 by the Helen Diller Family Foundation, the program provides a cutting-edge model for experiencing Jewish pluralism and Peoplehood. 

Today, Diller has 32 participating communities in seven countries; each community selects a cohort of twenty teens to participate in the yearlong Fellowship experience.  Diller’s network of over 8,000 alumni leaders is actively engaged in making a difference in their communities, Israel, and the Jewish people.

ROLE SUMMARY 

The Director of North American Seminars & Global Initiatives will help build and lead all Diller Teen Fellows seminars and events in North America, and special projects globally. This position will work collaboratively with both operations and program teams to develop and deliver engaging, efficient, and excellent seminars and programs that meet organizational goals and budgets. The Director will work closely with Senior Director of Operations, Chief of Staff, and the entire Diller Teen Fellows Senior Team, Director of Alumni Engagement (North America), and Education Team leadership.

The role reports to Chief of Staff, Helen Diller Family Foundation Programs within the US and Director of Global Events and Seminars (based in Israel).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Seminars, Events & Meetings:

• Oversee operations of all Diller North American-based seminars and meetings for Diller International, including the annual Global Leadership Conference (GLC), training seminars, staff gatherings, alumni engagement events, etc. 
• Help prepare and manage budgets for assigned seminars and programs
• Lead planning efforts for annual flow of seminars and meetings
• Serve as main liaison between outside venues in North America and Diller 
• Work with the education team to help identify and execute educational/programmatic goals for seminars
• Communicate with team members and colleagues across Diller Teen Fellows to ensure collaboration
• Oversee and negotiate contracts with outside vendors, and ensure efficient payments and processing per Diller guidelines and standards
• Purchase supplies, arrange rentals, and organize equipment needs on site for events
• Arrange transportation as needed, including assisting with flight arrangements
• Oversee swag globally—work with different teams to learn what is wanted/needed and procure items according to necessary schedule and standards 
• Work with the Education Team and senior leadership to support and execute Global Initiatives to connect Fellows across the globe, by managing the planning process to determine flow and frequency of initiatives, based on the annual program content as set by Education leadership

Leadership:

• Develop and manage relationships with outside vendors and service providers
• Lead planning meetings with senior team and other key stakeholders as needed for seminars and programs
• Create clear written work plans for team to follow 
• Supervise assigned teams for seminars and programs, including support staff and volunteers

North American Operations:

• Work with Chief of Staff and Senior Director of Operations to develop processes and protocols for ongoing operations, including an employee handbook and guidelines for travel
• Collaborate with organizational leadership to schedule and/or lead staff trainings on systems, processes and tools 

Travel: Domestic and international travel approximately 20%, including site visits and seminars 

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS

• Proven experience executing large-scale programs and events 
• Superior organizational skills 
• Significant experience with Microsoft and Google office products, especially Excel
• Experience in Monday.com or similar project management tools 
• Creative thinker with a passion for Diller’s mission
• Excellent communication and presentation skills 
• Strong judgment and creative problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to lead collaboratively and manage complex projects
• Prior experience working with individuals and institutions in Israel is preferred. 
• Commitment to the values of hospitality/inclusion, exploration, connection, and action 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 5-7 years’ experience in US-based experiential program management, event planning, or related field 
• Bachelor’s degree in related field

Salary commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits — medical, dental, vision, vacation, sick pay, holidays (including Jewish), and retirement plan.

ADDITIONAL ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION:
Diller Teen Fellows is housed within The Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund (the Federation) of San Francisco, 

EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES

The Federation views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence and fostering a company culture where everyone can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the widest possible talent pool to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values. The Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund is an equal opportunity employer