Senior Associate, Israel Fellows Program; Temporary

Senior Associate, Israel Fellows Program (Temporary Role)

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

As the Senior Associate, Israel Fellows Program (Temporary Role), you will play a key role in ensuring the success of 105 Israel Fellows on college campuses across North America. You will oversee operations, manage logistics for the team, handle budgets, and support Fellows as they integrate into their local Hillels.

Your work will directly impact the Fellows' experience by helping them navigate housing, travel, and community engagement, while ensuring seamless coordination among Hillel, the Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI), and other stakeholders. This role is integral to fostering meaningful engagement with Israel and enriching Jewish student life on campuses across the U.S. This is a remote position, with a preference for candidates based in the Eastern Time Zone.

• Manage and Support 105 Israel Fellows
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  Provide direct operational support, oversee logistics, and assist Fellows with housing, transportation, and program integration.
• Coordinate with Key Partners
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  Serve as the main operations liaison between Hillel International, JAFI, and local Hillel teams, ensuring smooth communication and collaboration.
• Oversee Travel & Conference Logistics
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  Manage travel arrangements, including flights, Uber vouchers, and accommodations for Fellows, as well as coordination for 1-3 key conferences per year.
• Provide Operational and Administrative Support
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  Utilize platforms such as , , and CRM systems to handle budgeting, expense tracking, and program logistics.
• Enhance Onboarding & Support Systems
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  Assist new Fellows in securing housing, transportation, and essential resources (e.g., furniture, apartment setup, local integration).
• Improve Program Operations Efficiency
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  Identify and implement process improvements to streamline logistics, budgeting, and overall program management.

• 3+ years of experience in operations, logistics, program coordination, or related fields (nonprofit, education, event planning, international programs).
• Proven success in
  • Managing complex logistics and operations with high attention to detail.
  • Budgeting and financial tracking using tools like  and CRM systems.
  • Building relationships with diverse stakeholders and providing high-level customer service.
  • Problem‑solving and proactively addressing challenges with a solutions‑oriented mindset.
• Additional skills and traits that will set you apart
  • Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Comfortable working with organizational tools and software.
  • Discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information.
  • Hebrew language skills are a plus but not required.

• Competitive salary in the nonprofit marketplace: $58,000 annually (pro-rated for the length of the temporary contract role).
• Approximately March 2026 through June 2026.

In 1923, Rabbi Benjamin Frankel started Hillel with humble means, a noble mission and a breathtaking vision: to convey Jewish civilization to a new generation. Today, Hillel International continues to enrich the lives of Jewish students and is the largest Jewish campus organization in the world at nearly 1,000 colleges and universities across North America and around the world. As Hillel evolves as an organization, the mission remains steadfast: to create lasting connections with every Jewish student that foster an enduring commitment to Jewish life, learning, and Israel and train them to become the next Jewish leaders.

Hillel is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an accepting and inclusive environment for all.