Resource Development Associate

Position Title: Resource Development Associate

Reports To: David Zackon, Executive Director of Global Resource Development

Status: 100% position

Location: Jerusalem

Start Date: Immediate

JDC, the leading global Jewish humanitarian organization, seeks to hire an experienced and dynamic individual to fill the position of JDC Resource Development Associate.

JDC's Global Resource Development department is driven by JDC's historic mission, as we cultivate and grow relationships with philanthropists worldwide to secure resources for the leading global Jewish humanitarian organization. Our department comprises a highly motivated and dynamic team that is committed to excellence in all we do. Our team encourages creative thinking, leadership, and the exploration of new, effective, and collaborative ways for achieving top fundraising results. We invest in our team by equipping them with tools and coaching for success, and we thrive on learning and growing together.

Responsibilities:

RD Assistance & Administration Coordination to Executive Director

• Proactive Management of Executive Director's calendar and setting up meetings
• Researching and gathering data to prepare for meetings and donor outreach.
• Admin and logistic support for events, visits, missions, seminars, and Board meetings in conjunction with Global Encounters team
• Creating and coordinating donor tributes such as gifts, plaques, and thank you letters.
• Filing and retrieving records, documents, forms, and reports
• Ability to liaise with external administrative assistants and donors where appropriate
• Archival research
• Performing office duties and general administrative support: ordering supplies, updating database records, updating contacts, drafting emails and letters, mailing, preparing presentations, submitting reimbursements, etc.
• Recording meetings minutes
• Making travel arrangements, reservations, and trip schedules
• Overseeing budget utilization per department guidelines

Writing team admin support – 5%

• Creating contracts for freelance writers
• Submitting payment requests for US based freelance writers
• Occasional general admin / logistic support
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years experience in a similar role
• Bachelor's degree
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite
• Fluent in English & Hebrew, spoken and written
• Team player, self-starter, multi-tasker, proactive
• Able to work in a dynamic environment
• Occasional work outside office hours may be required

Why work at JDC?

• The People – What we hear most from our team members is that they enjoy working with others who share their passion for doing good; Our staff aim to use their skills to make a positive difference in the lives of others
• A Global Environment – you will have the opportunity to develop a global perspective, working with staff from the U.S., Israel, the Former Soviet Union, and all over the world
• Tikkun Olam – This Jewish value of “repairing the world” is deeply important to us. Collectively we are dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of others

The Joint (JDC) - the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee or "The Joint" -- is the leading Jewish humanitarian organization, working in 70 countries to lift lives and strengthen communities. We rescue Jews in danger, provide aid to vulnerable Jews, develop innovative solutions to Israel’s most complex social challenges, cultivate a Jewish future, and lead the Jewish community’s response to crises. For over 100 years, our work has put the timeless Jewish value of mutual responsibility into action, making JDC essential to the survival of millions of people and the advancement of Jewish life across the globe.

For more information about our organization, please visit www.jdc.org