Program Associate, Israel Grantmaking

Location: Israel (Hybrid)
Reporting Relationship: Program Director, Israel Grantmaking

The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation strives to fight poverty and build strong, vibrant communities where everyone can thrive. Collaborating closely with the Jewish and broader community, the Foundation provides grants to nonprofits in the United States and Israel that equip people to secure safe and affordable housing; lead healthy lives; obtain and keep good jobs; engage in high-quality educational and developmental opportunities; and, later in life, remain independent and age with dignity. These efforts primarily focus on places with ties to the lives and legacies of Harry and Jeanette Weinberg.

The Foundation seeks individuals interested in helping to drive change. If you want to contribute towards advancing our mission, values, and work, we want to hear from you!

Position Summary

The Program Associate will provide administrative, operational, and grantmaking support to the Foundation's grantmaking work in Israel.

Overall Responsibilities

Manage grant recommendation packets.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date grant records in Salesforce.
Work across teams at the Foundation to ensure all grants flow through the process in an efficient and timely manner.
Maintain organized digital filing systems and contact lists.
Manage relationships with grantees, including compliance with deadlines, reporting requirements, and tracking ongoing projects.
Manage the Program Director's calendar, scheduling meetings with grantees and partners, prioritizing appointments, and handling follow-up communication.
Prepare meeting agendas, briefing materials, and follow-up notes as needed.
Coordinate special projects with external stakeholders.
Support logistics for site visits, gatherings, and other program-related events.
Provide other administrative support for the Israel grantmaking portfolio as needed.

Skills and Qualifications

Alignment with the Foundation's values.
Bachelor's degree.
Native-level fluency in English and Hebrew (writing, reading, and speaking).
At least 5-7 years of professional experience in a relevant role. Familiarity with the Israeli public or non-profit sector is preferred.
Experience in organizing site visits, seminars, or events/productions.
Technical Skills: Extensive experience with the Microsoft Office suite required. Experience with Salesforce strongly preferred.
Ability to manage schedules, logistics, and deadlines.
Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving: Analyzes information carefully and synthesizes key insights to inform decisions. Identifies issues proactively and recommends thoughtful, practical solutions.
Collaboration and Teamwork: Manages priorities effectively while advancing work independently and collaboratively. Works respectfully with partners across teams. Builds productive relationships with external partners, grantees, and other stakeholders. Contributes to a positive, welcoming, and solution-oriented team culture. Accepts constructive feedback and demonstrates a commitment to continuous improvement.
Judgment and Professionalism: Exercises sound judgment in complex or sensitive situations. Maintains strict confidentiality and handles highly sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
Communication: Communicates clearly and professionally in written and verbal formats. Demonstrates attention to detail and accuracy. Listens actively and engages thoughtfully with colleagues, partners, and community members.
Values ​​and Approach: Brings a professional background and experience that resonates with respect for every individual, care, collaboration, commitment, community, and curiosity.
Soft Skills: Demonstrates emotional intelligence and self-awareness in interactions with others. Adapts to changing priorities and navigates ambiguity with flexibility and composure.
The position is hybrid with an expectation of 1-2 days in person in Jerusalem.

Flexible/non-standard working hours as needed to interface with US time zones.

Includes occasional international travel as required.

Benefits and Salary Range

The Foundation offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package.

The Weinberg Foundation is an equal opportunity employer firmly committed to complying with federal, state, and local equal opportunity laws and encourages all qualified applicants to apply.

How to Apply

​Qualified candidates are invited to submit their CV and a brief video introduction (up to 1 minute) answering the question below in English:

Share a professional success story that you think we would be interested in knowing.

​Please note: Submitting the video introduction is a mandatory requirement for this application.

​Please send your complete application to [email protected] no later than October 11, 2026.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.