Educational Programs Specialist

• New York, NY

Educational Programs Specialist

The Educational Programs Specialist will play a key role in advancing The Task Force on Arab Citizens of Israel's educational mission and expanding our presence in the Israel education ecosystem. In close collaboration with colleagues, the Programs Specialist will develop and deliver high-quality programs, trainings, and learning resources for American Jewish educational professionals and their learners. The position will help strengthen the Israel education field's capacity to engage thoughtfully and constructively with topics related to Arab citizens of Israel, Jewish-Arab relations within Israel, and the complexities of a shared society.

In addition to planning and implementing programs, the Educational Programs Specialist will work with the Task Force team in the U.S. and Israel to manage and cultivate relationships with educators, educational institutions, and partner organizations. They will also contribute to the development of pedagogy, curriculum, program models, and the Task Force’s broader educational strategy. This is a unique opportunity to work closely with leaders across the American Jewish Israel education field as well as with Arab/Palestinian and Jewish professionals advancing shared society initiatives in Israel in a creative and dynamic role.

Essential Functions

Field Building and Partnership Management

• In coordination with teammates in Israel, work with leading partner organizations across the Israel educational field to implement strategic projects systemically integrating Arab citizen-related content into their programs and curricula.
• Represent the Task Force at conferences, convenings, and professional gatherings focused on Israel and Jewish education.
• Develop and maintain relationships with existing and new educational partners, which can include Israel travel organizations, communal organizations, summer camps and youth movements, informal education institutions and more.
• Strengthen the Task Force's visibility and reputation as a trusted educational resource within the Israel education field.

Educational Program Development and Facilitation

• Design, plan, and implement in-person, experiential/travel, and virtual educational programs for American Jewish learners, with a primary focus on teens, young adults, and emerging leaders.
• Facilitate and moderate educational programs that bring diverse contemporary Arab perspectives to American Jewish learners, doing so with sensitivity to the needs of both speakers and learners

Educator Training and Professional Development

• Develop and deliver trainings and learning opportunities that equip educators with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to engage learners on topics related to Arab citizens of Israel and shared society.
• Serve as a thought partner and resource for educators seeking to deepen their understanding and expand their educational practice.

Additional Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of the Task Force's educational strategy and pedagogical approach, responding to changing realities in Israel and the North American Jewish community.
• Create educational resources, curricular materials, discussion guides, and learning tools for use by educators and organizations.
• Maintain systems for documenting and tracking outreach activities, partnerships, and engagement.

Desired Qualifications

• Prior experience designing and leading educational programs for young adult learners; familiarity with and experience in teen programs preferred
• Strong facilitation and moderation experience and skills, including the ability to guide complex and nuanced conversations.
• Deep familiarity with the U.S. Israel education landscape, including key organizations,…