IAC Bay Area Eitanim Program Leadership Facilitator MSHS

About the Israeli American Council:  

The mission of the IAC is to build an engaged and united Israeli-American community that strengthens the Israeli and Jewish identity of our next generations, the American-Jewish community and the bond between the peoples of the United States and the State of Israel. 

About Eitanim: 

Inspired by the start-up nation spirit, IAC Eitanim aims to challenge teens from 7th to 12th grade to develop critical and out-of-the-box thinking in an exciting and interactive environment where Israel is front and center. Through hands-on programming led by top Israeli mentors, teens dive into innovation and entrepreneurship, gaining essential skills for success while helping to solve real-world problems. 

Job Goal: 

The IAC Eitanim Facilitator will be responsible for leading and managing all IAC Eitanim facilitation & operational activities and the Eitanim sessions in the region throughout the year. The Facilitators will lead the Eitanim groups in the region, working on the project-based learning method and according to the IAC Eitanim program director to ensure a high-quality educational experience. The role of the IAC Eitanim Facilitator is essential to the IAC Eitanim overall effort to give teens a feeling of achievement and maintain high performance.  This is a 7-15 hours per week position based on the number of groups in the region. The IAC Eitanim facilitator will report to the IAC Bay Area Regional  Director.  

Duties include but are not limited to: 

• Guide & lead groups toward achieving a common goal.
• Oversee all outreach & registration processes in their region.        
• Facilitate sessions including pre-session prep.
• Submit session summaries & reviews to Eitanim Sr Manager.
• Manage all operational requirements of each Eitanim group in their region.
• Work closely with the regional team to ensure the successful execution of the program. 
• Assist in coordinating expert talks, seminars & tours for the Eitanim groups.
• Maintain communications with all program partners, including mentors, parents, and the regional community.
• Must participate in all IAC Eitanim staff meetings & training, as well as in National events (National Hackathon + IAC National Summit Eitanim Track). 
• Professionally represent the IAC. 

Required Skills & Qualifications: 

• Experience in working with teens & managing educational groups, Tsofim, after-school, or similar.
• Solid social and interpersonal skills.
• Strong connection to both Israeli and American identities.
• Work evenings and weekends as needed for regional activities and seminars.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite products.
• Highly efficient and organized.
• Good operational & administrative management skills.
• Knowledge, understanding, and experience in startup & innovation / private sector business a big plus.
• Experience-based learning knowledge a plus.