Resources Development Coordinator

Leket Israel, the National Food Bank, is the leading food rescue organization in Israel. Unique among all other organizations that serve the poor in Israel and food banks worldwide, Leket Israel’s sole focus is rescuing healthy, surplus food and delivering it to those in need through partner nonprofit organizations.

Leket Israel is seeking a development coordinator, based in Israel, with frequent travel to the U.S. The candidate needs to show a willingness and ability to travel and stay in the U.S. for extended periods of time throughout the year. The position is new and will entail serious development at different levels. Some “work in the trenches” will be required, meaning that it is not an office position, neither is it 9-5 type of work. There will be significant demands to perform, and the candidate will need to show the ability to handle stress and to meet tight deadlines. 

Location: Ra'anana, Israel (frequent travel to the U.S.)  

Being part of the Leket Israel team is a unique and rewarding experience. Not only will you be making a tangible difference in the lives of people in need, but you will also be contributing to the larger goal of reducing food waste and promoting sustainability.

Job Description: 

• Reporting directly to VP International Development PR and Marketing.
• Maintain and build the donor base in the United States.
• Coordinate events.
• Grow the number of volunteers visiting Israel from the United States.
• Create Brand Ambassadors.
• Establish relationships and campaigns with Synagogues, Churches and other communal organizations.

Requirements:

• Mother tongue English speaker – Familiarity with U.S. a plus.
• 3 years of fundraising or business development experience, fundraising a major plus. 
• Ability to travel, sometimes for an extended period, 2-3 weeks.
• Good command of spoken Hebrew.
• Proficiency in MS Office package required