Project Coordinator- Israel Programs

About JHub

JHub is a UJA subsidiary program agency at the forefront of creating exceptional and meaningful Jewish & Israel experiences. With a diverse portfolio of programming for all ages, JHub will strengthen lifelong Jewish connection, shape strong identities, and inspire a sense of belonging.

About the Role

The Project Coordinator, supports the planning and delivery of various immersive programs within JHub, such as our Israel Volunteer programs, Masa, and Community Public School outreach programs.

This role combines program recruitment, relationship building, and participant engagement with project coordination and educational support. The ideal candidate is energetic, organized, and passionate about Jewish community life, Israel engagement, and Jewish experiential education.

Key Responsibilities

• Support event coordination to ensure excellent execution of programs, events, and meetings.
• Assist in recruitment and outreach for Israel volunteer and Masa programs
• Serve as the primary contact for participants on certain programs throughout the process.
• Assist in trip planning, including registration, logistics support, building itineraries, and ongoing communication with Israeli partners.
• Organize some staff training and orientations
• Track participation data and gather feedback for program improvement.
• Collaborate with partners, schools, synagogues, and community organizations to expand their reach and impact.

Qualifications & Skills

• 24 years of experience in program coordination, community engagement, or youth/Israel education.
• Ideal candidate would be alumni of a Birthright or Masa program
• Strong relationship building, communication, and facilitation skills.
• Passionate advocate and visible champion of UJAs mission, values, and goals, inspiring others through action and unwavering commitment to advancing our shared purpose
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Positive attitude. Ability to collaborate with a team, prioritize assignments, and juggle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Proficiency with CRM systems, registration tools, and digital communication platforms (such as Word, Excel, etc..)
• Knowledge of Jewish community life, passion for Israel education, and Holocaust education is an asset.
• Willingness to work evenings/weekends and travel internationally as required.
• Commitment to strong performance, high standard of accountability, and openness to feedback
• Comfortable with social media and content creation (consistent posts, creativity, reels, video content)

*This is a full-time permanent position, Union Level 2. Salary Range: $53,000$63,000 annually, based on experience.
At UJA we support a flexible work schedule and all of our employees engage in hybrid work. Engagement and connection are key to supporting the best employee experience and we want to ensure that this puts balance and well-being at the forefront of our approach to ways of working. In addition to a rich time off policy, UJAs offices are closed on all Jewish holy days (yom tov) and we support early office closures to observe the Jewish Sabbath (Shabbat).

We look forward to connecting with you to understanding what you can bring to the UJA team and how we can support your career goals.Qualified applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume. Only those applicants invited for interview will be contacted. Please be advised that all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of professional references and background checks including Social Media Account(s) and a Police Records Check/Vulnerable Sector Screening.

Commitment to Inclusion and Accessibility:

UJA Federation supports a diverse candidate and employment experience. We are proud of our dynamic professional team, which reflects the diversity of the Jewish community and general community alike in Greater Toronto. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all communities. We encourage you to follow us to get regular updates on open roles. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and believe this is essential to ensure that every member of our team can thrive.

We adhere to barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.