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Honeymoon Israel

South Florida Region Community Coordinator

Honeymoon Israel, Florida, New York, United States

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South Florida Region Community Coordinator Department:

Community Engagement & Programming

Employment Type:

Part Time

Location:

South Florida

Compensation:

$35,000 - $40,000 / year

Description Honeymoon Israel is seeking a part-time professional for the role of

South Florida Community Coordinator

to play a critical role as it grows its operations and impact.

Community Coordinators are locally-focused HMI staff based in cities where HMI operates across North America. In many cases, the Community Coordinator is the only HMI-employed staff in a given community.

Community Coordinators are connectors, facilitators, conveners, and supporters in providing couples with a platform that helps them determine ways in which they want to incorporate Judaism into their lives. While the HMI experience for many couples begins with a group trip to Israel, the trip serves as a catalyst and much of the work to support participants in this journey happens when couples return home.

About You

You are committed to Jewish life, understanding that connection to Judaism can take many forms, and are excited about the impact that transformational experiences can have on one’s identity and future

You have an understanding of and appreciation for HMI’s target audience of young couples representing diverse Jewish backgrounds and affiliations

You have a passion for and/or background in community organizing, community building, and creating unique and meaningful experiences for diverse groups of people

You are flexible, nimble, and adaptable as it relates to your work

You have knowledge of Jewish culture, heritage, and practice, and are adept at including folks from all different backgrounds and life experiences

You are energetic and social

You have strong communication skills - both verbally and written

You are a skilled project manager with attention to detail who can manage and juggle multiple projects

You are familiar and comfortable with your local Jewish community landscape

Key Responsibilities Pre-Trip

Before the trip, the Community Coordinator will welcome participants into the HMI community. Responsibilities include:

Plan and host two pre-trip events: the Welcome Dinner and Orientation

In conjunction with the HMI development team and other national staff, help identify a significant community member or potential donor/funder to host the Welcome Dinner or Welcome Home Event

Attend two virtual, national Honeymoon Israel trainings in preparation for the trip and complete all required training modules

Plan and execute multiple trip preparation sessions/meetings with rabbi/educator

Engage in pre-trip communication on Slack and WhatsApp with participants and HMI staff

On the Trip

On the trip, the Community Coordinator will create brave spaces and facilitate meaningful discussions for HMI couples to foster strong relationships with one another.

Responsibilities include:

Take lead staff role on Honeymoon Israel trip in South Florida, with the goal of building relationships with couples on the ground

Facilitate the Honeymoon Israel Conversations on the trip

Work as a team with trip rabbi/educator and tour guide to execute goals of the Honeymoon Israel trip

Post Trip

Serve, engage and support couples through the entire HMI applicant and participant experience

Identify, build, and maintain partnerships and relationships with local community resources, institutions, and funding organizations that will provide wrap‑around support and programming to HMI couples throughout their HMI experience

In partnership with Regional Director, identify local rabbis/educators who will engage and support HMI couples in various ways, including serving as trip staff

Serve as a local trip leader, in partnership with a local Jewish educator/rabbi and Israel‑based tour educator, on the HMI trips departing from your community

Organize, execute, and facilitate designated post‑trip learning series for HMI cohort after their Israel experience

Market and recruit couples to apply for the HMI experience in your community

Represent HMI at relevant conferences and meetings

Provide support as needed and in partnership with local fundraising efforts

Communicate effectively and continually with and to HMI participants, specifically as it relates to ongoing support for their Jewish and family journeys, opportunities for involvement and community building

Where and when needed, conduct applicant interviews for immersive experiences

Empower and support HMI couples in building and activating their own alumni community at home by providing and connecting them to exciting leadership opportunities within and outside of the HMI experience

Work in partnership with Regional Director in all aspects of recruitment, selection and registration for your community’s trips

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

5-6 years of relevant professional experience

Experience with community organizing, group facilitation, program planning, and leadership development

Highly organized, detailed oriented, and efficient with time management

Passionate about pushing and redefining the boundaries of Jewish life

Knowledge of Jewish ritual and culture

Ability to and/or experience with working in a virtual, remote work environment

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Technologically savvy and a quick learner

Experience with project management including project planning, managing budgets, and vendor/contract relationships

Ability to think creatively, innovatively, and strategically

Independent, self‑starter

Experience leading Israel trips/programs strongly preferred

Experience with immersive education with Jewish education strongly preferred

Experience working with young adults/young families strongly preferred

Bachelor’s degree required

Position Details

This position will report directly to an HMI Regional Director

This position is 20 hrs per week and is a temporary 12‑month position

Candidates must reside in the one of the following counties

South Palm Beach County

Palm Beach County

Broward County

International travel to Israel required at least once per year

Domestic travel required approximately 15% of time

Must be available to work some weeknight evenings and weekends

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