Job Summary
The Association for Civil Rights in Israel (ACRI) seeks a full-time International Relations Associate to work under the supervision of the Director of International Relations. The Associate is a key staff member who will be responsible for managing and cultivating a portfolio of donors, including strategic partners and ACRI’s English-speaking network of supporters. This will include writing proposals, reports and publicity materials, making presentations, and maintaining a donor database. This position is based in ACRI’s offices in either Tel Aviv or Jerusalem, with regular travel between both offices, and some overseas travel as necessary.
Core Responsibilities:
- Managing a portfolio of existing donors including foundations, governments and private individuals
- Growing this portfolio by identifying and cultivating new donor prospects through written proposals and frontal presentations
- Support in donor relations, correspondence and funding campaigns
- Logistical support for overseas travel
- International communications (English language newsletters, maintenance of English website, social media)
- Some Hebrew to English translations (press releases, website and social media posts)
- Work with the department director on special projects as needed
- Maintaining a donor database on Salesforce
Required Professional Skills/Attributes:
- Academic Degree (preference given to candidates with MA)
- At least three years of proven experience in donor relations and development
- Experience with preparing proposals to the European Commission an advantage
- Native English with first-class editing and writing skills
- Advanced-level Hebrew proficiency with the ability to professionally and accurately translate materials from Hebrew to English
- A solid commitment to human rights and identification with ACRI’s mission and values
- The ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks efficiently and effectively
- Team player who can take initiative
- Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Suite, DropBox, MailChimp, WordPress)
- Familiarity with Salesforce
- Willingness to travel regularly between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv offices
- Willingness to travel abroad
How to Apply:
Applicants should send their CV, cover letter, and short relevant writing sample in English to alisa@acri.org.il with the subject line: International Relations Associate.
Deadline for applications: 15 September 2016.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
First round interviews will take place during the week of September 18th, 2016. The successful candidate must be available to take up the position by the end of October 2016.
The Association for Civil Rights in Israel is an equal opportunities employer.
