QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1-2 years of experience in a non-profit organization or an educational system.
• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Experience working in Jewish schools and/or the Jewish community, both formal and informal is a plus.
• Familiarity with Israeli mentality.
• Experience in program coordination, preferably in an educational or community-based setting.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and self-drive.
• Flexible in time- Telephone availability at all hours and working days of the SHS (9:00 AM-9 PM) + presence in the field at least two evenings a week.
• Knowledge and experience of Jewish educational environments and writing content at a variety of audiences.
• High organizational skills.
• Verbal and written communication abilities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to lift and transport materials up to 20 pounds.
• Must be able to travel locally for visits to partner institutions and attend off-site events.
• Ability to be physically present for extended hours at events, including evenings and weekends.

POSITION PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES:

The RCFI Coordinator and Shinshinim Program Supervisor oversees four main components: supervising the Shinshinim program, managing host families, handling administrative and programing duties at the center, and expanding the SH program while strengthening partnerships.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervising Shinshinim (SHS):

• Participates in the selection process in US/Israel.
• Manage annual training encompassing various aspects such as staff meetings, workshops, cultural integration, content creation, and providing relevant tools.
• Be readily available, including weekends- all SHS working times.
• Attends SHS events and provide feedback on their performance.
• Maintains regular contact and conduct control conversations with partner institutions.
• Conducts periodic feedback sessions with SHS- at least once a month.
• Facilitates a weekly training day.
• Ensures SHS function effectively at events under their jurisdiction.

Host Families:

• Organizes host family committee, set goals, and provide support- at least once a month
• Recruits and manages host families for SHS, including compatibility assessments and periodic follow-ups.
• Expands the pool of host families while maintaining existing relationships.
• Organizes appreciation events for host families- 2-3 times per year.

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Manages logistics related to the program, including housing, transportation, finances, and equipment.
• Manages RCFI/ SHS budget: payments to suppliers, collect payments from partners, tracking expenses
• Manages program evaluations, data collection, analysis, and reporting.

Program Expansion and Partnerships:

• Identifies and onboards new partners for the program.
• Explores new business opportunities and growth prospects for the center and SH program.
• Visits partner institutions on a regular basis, maintain contact with officials, and lead learning sessions.