Administrative assistant - Galilee Culinary Institute

About us: Galilee Culinary Institute by the Jewish National Fund is a one-of-a-kind culinary institution that combines culinary education, tourism, marketing, public relations, business and operations management, partnership and fundraising as well as restaurant operations expertise, and entrepreneurship. Based in the heart of Israel’s Galilee, in Kibbutz Gonen a mountainous region and micro-climate where fertile lands, mountains, and rivers create an unparalleled location for a thriving agricultural region, GCI is a total-immersion culinary institution with a goal of population growth and narrative change for the area. Galilee Culinary Institute (GCI) is a program of Jewish National Fund-USA and is managed and operated in accordance with Jewish National Fund-USA standards, policies, procedures, and organizational practices. All employment-related matters (such as hiring, onboarding, compensation and benefits and any related employment procedures) are governed by Jewish National Fund-USA policies. Position Summary The Galilee Culinary Institute (GCI) by JNF-USA is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and service-oriented Administrative Assistant to support the day-to-day operations of our growing campus. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people, keeping projects organized, solving problems, and ensuring that things run smoothly behind the scenes. The position combines administrative support, student services, event coordination, and operational assistance across the Institute. As GCI grows, this role offers significant opportunities for future professional development and increased responsibility. Key Responsibilities Student & Admissions Support Serve as a primary administrative point of contact for prospective and enrolled students Respond to inquiries and coordinate follow-up communications Schedule interviews and meetings Track applications and maintain records in the CRM Support student onboarding, housing coordination, orientation, and ongoing administrative needs Campus Operations & Administration Provide administrative support to the leadership team Coordinate calendars, meetings, documents, and internal communications Assist with vendor coordination, purchasing, invoices, and office administration Maintain organized records, databases, and operational processes Group Visits & Events Coordinate logistics for visiting groups, delegations, and special events Collect participant information, dietary requirements, and attendance details Prepare schedules, materials, and internal briefing documents Support event execution and follow-up Programs & Community Activities Support guest lecturers, community programs, conferences, and special initiatives Coordinate logistics with partners, participants, and internal teams Assist with various cross-campus projects as needed Qualifications Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills Strong attention to detail and follow-through Excellent written and verbal communication skills, both in Hebrew and in English Strong customer service mindset Ability to work independently and proactively Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital tools Experience in administration, operations, hospitality, education, events, or a related field is an advantage General information Full-time position Reports to: Business Manager, JNF-USA, Israel Operations On-site presence at the campus is required (this is not a hybrid position) Five days per week Flexibility and willingness to support occasional afternoon or evening events Location: kibbutz Gonen