Israel Project Job Opportunities

The Israel Project is Hiring!

The Israel Project (TIP), an international not-for-profit organization with offices in Washington, DC and Israel, is seeking applicants for the following positions:

Director, Web Advocacy and Outreach

TIP’s Director for Web Advocacy and Outreach oversees and directs the strategic use of the web to support TIP’s mission in the areas of communication, advocacy and development. The position has full responsibility for the web and email infrastructure used by TIP and incorporates the utilization of new electronic technology including social networking and video-sharing, to increase TIP’s productivity and effectiveness in these areas.

Responsibilities include helping TIP’s communication team use web technology to communicate with and educate journalists worldwide; conducting TIP’s online fundraising effort; coordinating TIP’s online advocacy outreach effort, working with various departments to ensure a clean and accurate database, overseeing the accuracy and freshness of all information on TIP’s websites; training all staff in the effective use of TIP’s web communication tools; supervising web advocacy staff.

The ideal candidate will have a four-year college degree with at least 5 years experience using web, multimedia and email technology to produce measurable results in communication, public policy/issue advocacy and development. Minimum of 2 years management experience including professional communications, program oversight, financial budgeting and employee supervision preferred.

Advanced skills in web design (HTML, CSS), CMS-based website management, database design and maintenance, bulk email, HTML newsletter design, fundraising writing and copyediting, end-user training, and search engine optimization required. Demonstrated experience in working with multi-media and social networking technology essential. The ability to coordinate cross-functional project teams and multi-task across many simultaneous projects with changing priorities is critical.

Interest in Middle Eastern politics and passion for the State of Israel required. University level, reading, writing and speaking language skills in French, German, Russian, Arabic and/or Spanish a plus but not required.

Location of position Washington, D.C.


Arabic Media Professional

The Arabic Language Communications & Web Associate will be responsible for communicating accurate information to the Arabic-language media, developing working relationships with Arabic-language reporters and maintaining TIP’s Arabic content for reporters covering Israel. Successful candidate must have significant knowledge about Israel and the Arab world as well as a passion for Israel’s security and peace.

Excellent university-level written Arabic and reading comprehension; fluency in both written and spoken Arabic AND English required. Experience with HTML platforms and online research skills are a must, journalism/PR skills a plus.

Please email a cover letter and CV in ENGLISH to shiris@theisraelproject.org. No phone calls please.

Only candidates who are eligible to work in Israel, e.g. possess appropriate work permit documents, will be considered for this position.

Web Advocacy Assistant

Under the supervision of the Web Advocacy Associate, the Web Advocacy Assistant is responsible for helping to build, develop and maintain accurate and up-do-date websites for The Israel Project. Direct responsibilities will include website product and maintenance, e.g. monitoring and maintaining TIP’s main website, updating website content including graphics and podcasts, implementing HTML modifications on existing web pages and assist with the flow of information for the website production group. Will also be responsible for maintaining online contact databases, converting and uploading text, graphic, audio and video files; formatting and emailing out various pieces; running reports plus maintaining and updating TIP’s social networking outreach via Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc. and assisting with search engine optimization.

Excellent attention to detail, writing, copy editing/proofreading and web software skills required. Previous database management experience required but experience with Access, MySQL and database cleaning software preferred. High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suites and CMS are required. Knowledge of HTML and multimedia tools preferred. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with minimal supervision essential and willingness to work off-hours when necessary in a 24/7/365 environment. BA/BS degree required; Web-based online communications/journalism major preferred.

Please email a cover letter and resume to jobs@theisraelproject.org. No phone calls please.

Location of position – Washington, DC

Board of Directors: Arlene Bearman, Ph.D., Chair; Michael C. Gelman, Chair-Emeritus; Jennifer Laszlo Mizrahi, Founder & President; Sheryl J. Schwartz, Vice President; Margo Volftsun, Secretary; Lennert J. Leader, Treasurer; Sheldon Bearman, M.D.; Newton Becker; Shmuel Bendror; Marc Cummins; Nancy Epstein; Andrew J. Groveman; Seth A. Klarman; Joseph Korff; Michelle H. Leader; Richard Levitt; David Naftaly; Karen Pack; Harry Ploss; Abe Pollin; Ronald R. Sklare
Board of Advisors: Sen. Evan Bayh (IN), Sen. Ben Cardin (MD), Sen. Saxby Chambliss (GA), Sen. Susan Collins (ME), Sen. Judd Gregg (NH), Sen. Joe Lieberman (CT), Sen. Ben Nelson (NE), Sen. Pat Roberts (KS), Sen. Gordon Smith (OR), Sen. Arlen Specter (PA),Sen. John Thune (SD), Sen. Ron Wyden (OR), Congressman Rob Andrews (NJ), Rep. John Sarbanes (MD), Congresswoman Shelley Berkley (NV), Congressman Eliot Engel (NY), Congressman Frank Pallone (NJ), Congressman Brad Sherman (CA), Congressman Joe Wilson (SC)