Diller Teen Fellows Program Assistant

This position reports to the Diller Teen Fellows Education Director

POSITION SUMMARY: The Program Assistant provides general administrative support and coordination for the Diller Teen Fellows program.  The position, which is based in San Francisco, is supervised by the Diller Teen Fellows Education Director, while also managing work assigned by the Diller Teen Fellows Senior Director (located in Israel) and the Diller Teen Initiatives Director (also in San Francisco).   

PROGRAM INFORMATION:  Diller Teen Fellows is a year-long international Jewish identity and leadership development program for high school students.  The program was launched in 1997 in San Francisco.  Since then it has grown and today there are 10 North American, 2 South African, 1 Australian, and 13 Israeli participating communities.  Each community maintains its own staffing and funding in support of the program.  Overall program direction, management, and oversight for the entire international program flows from the Diller Teen Initiatives San Francisco and Israel offices.   

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide general administrative and programmatic support to Diller Teen Fellows North American staff and programming
  • Assist with conference planning and execution including accommodations, travel, catering, etc.
  • Assist with and manage communications with all partner communities across North America
  • Work independently and with JCF accounting staff to ensure accurate and timely budget tracking, reconciliation, payment requests, disbursements, reimbursements, etc.
  • Update, edit and ensure accuracy of all written materials including Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, etc.
  • Manage travel schedules and manage travel arrangements for 4 Diller Teen Fellows staff members
  • Manage the Diller Teen Fellows website and other online platforms and update as needed
  • Represent the Diller Teen Fellows programs in dealings with third party vendors, travel agents, educational providers, etc.
  • Supervise summer interns and/or temporary assistants on an as needed basis

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Strong computer skills including all applications in MS Office; HTML a plus
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Hebrew language fluency a very strong plus
  • Sophisticated web based research skills
  • Excellent organizational skills including attention-to-detail, accuracy, and ability to meet deadlines
  • Professional demeanor, social skills, and high degree of integrity
  • Ability and desire to work independently and as a member of a collaborative team
  • Desire to work hard in a friendly, supportive environment, with a willingness to learn
  • Flexible with a ‘can-do’ attitude
  • Working knowledge of Judaism and the organized Jewish community preferred
  • Bachelor’s Degree required

APPLICATIONS:
We are currently accepting applications for this position.  If interested in applying, please send a cover letter and resume to dillerroles@sfjcf.org.

The Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employment equity throughout all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, orientation, ethnicity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace.

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dillerroles@sfjcf.org

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415.618.0320

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Jewish Community Federation
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