TIP Employment Opportunities

The Israel Project (TIP) is a non-profit educational organization that provides factual information about Israel and the Middle East to media, policy makers, and the public.  TIP maintains offices in both Washington, DC and in Jerusalem, Israel.

If you are interested in applying for any of the positions listed below, please send an appropriate cover letter, resume and salary history to jobs@theisraelproject.org. No telephone calls, please.

Washington, DC Office

Operations:
Senior Manager, Human Resources, Washington
Operations Support Specialist, Washington

Development:
Development Marketing and Events/Logistics Coordinator, Washington
Grant Writer, Washington

TIP Internship Program

Jerusalem, Israel Office
Research Communications Associate, Israel
 

WASHINGTON, DC 

Senior Manager, Human Resources

TITLE:                          Senior Manager, Human Resources

DEPARTMENT:           Human Resources Department 

REPORTS TO:             Chief Operating Officer

POSITION SUMMARY:
TIP’s Senior Manager for Human Resources will provide day-to-day support in all aspects of Human Resources; recruiting, orientation, employee relations, performance management, compensation, disciplinary situations, skills assessment and training.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages the employment process which entails the recruitment, selection and placement of all support and some professional employees. Activities include drafting and placing ads; working with employment agencies; skills testing of applicants; interviewing, reference checking and salary negotiations.
  
  
• Manages job offer process for approved hiring with approval from COO.
  
  
• Manages human resource files for staff below senior management level, establishes/maintains an HRIS system, resume database
  
  
• Identifies and maintains relationships with recruitment agencies
  
  
• Conducts orientation for new employees and ensures that all paperwork is completed in an accurate and timely manner
  
  
• Counsels staff and management on a variety of personnel related matters including sensitive issues, job reclassification, terminations, personality conflicts, potential areas of discrimination and policy interpretation.
  
  
• Monitors and provides input on personnel policies, procedures and practices to ensure that they meeting both the intent and spirit for which they were created.  
  
  
• Monitors documentation for personnel files
  
  
• Drafts position descriptions and employee communications; working closely with COO
  
  
• Works with management in interpreting HR policies and procedures; updates TIP’s Employee Handbook as needed.
  
  
• Manages the performance appraisal process; assists in establishing guidelines for salary increases.  
  
  
• Maintains TIP’s established salary structure. Conducts periodic compensation surveys to determine general competitiveness, making recommendations based on survey findings.
  
  
• Administers the employee benefits programs which include health/major medical/dental/vision plans, life/ADD insurance, workers’ compensation and unemployment compensation.
  
  
• Assists management in identifying outside training for employees as deemed appropriate
  
  
• Assumes other duties as appropriate for an human resources director as assigned
  
  

• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality - essential
  
  
• Strong recruiting experience
  
  
• Strong communication skills in both employee presentations and one on one conversations with employees regarding performance
  
  
• Excellent Microsoft Office and HRIS database experience
  
  
• Detail oriented, organized; ability to handle a fast-paced, rapidly-expanding environment where priorities change frequently
  
  
• Must be self-motivated and able to anticipate needs and potential problems; self-starter
  
  
• Must have an understanding of the Middle East and commitment to Israel
  
  

• 5-7 years of experience in an HR manager position, preferably in an organization with 40 or more employees.
  
  
• International HR experience a plus
  
  
• BA/BS degree in HR or related program required
  
  
• SHRM certification a plus
  

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Operations Support Specialist

REPORTS TO:
Under the day-to-day supervision of the Operations Support Manager, The Israel Project’s (TIP) Operations Support Specialist is responsible for all activities related to general office support activities as follows:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Function as “receptionist” for incoming guests.
  
  
• Primary, day-to-day telephone coverage
  
  
• Generate worksheet/files for producing mail merges
  
  
• Process incoming mail daily
  
  
• Primary, handling the meeting setup process including room requests, supplies, equipment, room set-up, etc
  
  
  
  • Prepare and monitor equipment and supplies for meetings; including preparing sign-out forms; preparing equipment and supplies for meetings; releasing equipment to staff and following up on return of equipment
    
    
  • Handle in-house meeting set up and breakdown
    
    
• Maintain office and meeting supply inventory;
  
  
• Postage meter – run daily postage and ensures mail is sent out, run and prepare monthly postage report, and track available postage balance.
  
  
• Handle daily conversion of Newseum project work as needed
  
  
• Assist with a variety of projects and activities including backup support for computer/printer issues, telephone service, etc.
  
  
• Serve as backup to Operations Support Specialist and Donor Database Specialist needed.
  
  
• Assist Development Department with mailings, meetings and events when needed
  
  
• Other duties as are appropriate for an Operations Support Specialist.
  

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Must be detail oriented;
   
   
2. Must be able to effectively plan/manage work flow on multiple projects simultaneously and manage project details with limited supervision.
   
   
3. Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment required.
   
   
4. High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office; with an advanced understanding of Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook plus Adobe PDF.
   
   
5. Demonstrated level of comfort working with data bases.
   
   
6. Familiarization with presentation equipment, e.g. video projectors, power point projectors, overhead projectors, etc.
   
   
7. Familiarization with office equipment, e.g. copy machines, printers, facsimile machines, etc.
   
   
8. Willingness to work hard in a team environment.
   

1. BA/BS degree required.
   
   
2. Minimum of 2 years experience.
   
   

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Development Marketing and Events/Logistics Coordinator

In conjunction with the President/Founder of The Israel Project and under the direct supervision of the Senior Director of Development, this position is responsible for developing and managing outreach and marketing efforts to promote TIP in order to increase funds raised for the organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Plan TIP events targeted at donors and donor prospects ranging from individual one-on-one fundraising tours for TIP senior managers to large scale public events. This includes but is not limited to:
   
   
   1. Plan and manage fundraising trips around the U.S. for TIP senior managers and program managers including public outreach events, private fundraisers and one-on-one meetings with donors and donor prospects.
      
      
   2. Prepare all fundraising and marketing materials necessary for the trips.
      
      
   3. Place op-eds by the touring TIP manager in press of cities being visited
      
      
   4. Arrange for media interviews of touring TIP manager in cities being visited.
      
      
2. Develop and maintain new marketing/development materials for TIP including brochures, videos and other promotional fundraising materials.
   
   
3. Identify communities with fundraising potential for TIP and develop and manage an outreach strategy to maximize funds raised from these communities.
   
   
4. Coordinate and represent TIP at the TIP booth during conferences – including the development of specialized materials for each conference.
   
   
5. Coordinate online viral marketing with Web Advocacy and Outreach
   
   
6. Other duties as are appropriate for this position or as assigned by the Senior Director of Development.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Proven track record and experience in marketing, event planning and project management.
   
   
2. Excellent writing skills including press releases and speeches.
   
   
3. Excellent interpersonal skills.
   
   
4. In-depth working knowledge of databases
   
   
5. High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office and graphic design software.
   
   
6. Must be able to work quickly, efficiently and under short deadlines with minimum supervision. 
   
   
7. Must have an understanding of the Middle East and commitment to Israel.
   

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

BA/BS in a related area of discipline required.
Five+ years of marketing experience required.
Experience of sales or fundraising required.
Knowledge of the U.S. Jewish community preferred
Some public speaking may be involved in this position
Some travel involved.

 Jerusalem, Israel 

Research Communications Associate

REPORTS TO: Under the direct supervision of the TIP Israel Senior Advisor for Research and Communication, the Research/Communications Associates provides research, content and support for TIP’s overall research and media management efforts.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Research – conducts research and obtains materials as requested by Senior Advisor of Research/Communications with specific emphasis on the Israel-Palestine conflict.
   
   
2. Content – provides all written materials for posting to TIP’s website and/or distribution to journalists/media outlets via TIP’s online database system including, but not limited to:
   
   1. Press releases
      
   2. Backgrounders
      
   3. Fact Sheets
      
   4. Press kits, etc.
      
      
3. Identifies/Trains/Provides subject-matter experts to Israel-based, foreign media on a proactive/reactive basis consistent with the current news cycle.
   
   
4. Maintains subject-matter expert list in online database system for use throughout TIP.
   
   
5. Posts content materials, e.g. press releases, backgrounders, fact sheets, still photos, videos, etc. to TIP’s online database system
   
   
6. Distributes content materials to appropriate journalists/media outlets via email, utilizing TIP’s online database system
   
   
7. Assists Senior Advisor for Research and Communications with TIP-Israel internship program; provides day-to-day supervision of TIP-Israel interns.
   
   
8. As needed, lead informational tours for journalists/media outlets, e.g. Intellicopter and Intelitours.
   
   
9. Any other similar duties as may be appropriate for a Research/Communications Associate.
   

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Language skills – academic level English required; high level of fluency in Hebrew preferred.
   
   
2. Passion for Israel advocacy; good knowledge of Israel and the Middle East.
   
   
3. Experience conducting detailed research on the Middle East
   
   
4. Experience creating content/writing materials on the Middle East.
   
   
5. Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment required.
   
   
6. Must be able to work quickly, efficiently and under short deadlines with minimum supervision.
   
   
7. High level of proficiency with content management systems (Kintera), research systems, e.g. Google, LexisNexis, Cision, Microsoft Office Suites (Word, Excel and Outlook); advanced level of experience in PowerPoint and Adobe PDF preferred.
   
   
8. Experience utilizing multi-media software for posting images and videos to content management systems.
   
   
9. Willingness to work off-hours; when necessary, in a 24/7/365 news environment.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

BA/BS in Middle East Studies, International Studies, Political Science or relevant disciplines. MA in same areas of study preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

At least 3 years of relevant experience in research/writing/advocacy in Middle East. Strong background in research/writing/editing and web prefered.

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TIP Internship Program

The Israel Project (TIP) is also seeking interns for its Washington, DC office. These are all unpaid and/or for college credit internships. To be considered for any of the following internships, please submit an appropriate cover letter and resume via email only to interns@theisraelproject.org.  Please click on the internship opportunities to view the specific requirements for each.

STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS INTERN
WEB INTERN 
OPERATIONS SUPPORT INTERN

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