Jewish National Fund - USA · 6 days ago
Director, Jewish National Fund-USA Global Speakers Bureau
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$80K/yr - $100K/yr
2+ years expJewish National Fund - USA is an organization that supports the land and people of Israel. The Director of the JNF-USA Global Speakers Bureau will lead the strategy, management, and promotion of a network of expert speakers to expand JNF-USA's reach and visibility across various fields related to Judaism and Israel.
Association
Hiring Manager
Melissa Chalson Grau
Responsibilities
Identify and recruit reputable and desirable speakers who are not currently represented by an agency, focusing on relevant subject areas including Judaism, Zionism, antisemitism, Israel, and the Middle East
Develop and implement criteria and evaluation standards for determining whether to engage speakers
Present JNF-USA-approved speaker agreements with pre-set speaker fees for JNF-USA events
Negotiate speaker fees, produce contracts, and manage travel and accommodations directly with speakers
Oversee and maintain the JNF-USA Global Speakers Bureau website, ensuring timely updates of speaker biographies, collateral, and digital content
Manage and update Salesforce contact records for all speakers, including bios, headshots, and fee structures
Coordinate with event planners to align speaker selections with event goals, audiences, and themes
Assist JNF-USA planners with negotiations and contract development for speakers represented by external agencies
Manage scheduling and bookings and payments for all speakers, maintaining an internal shared calendar accessible to JNF-USA staff
Negotiate fees with speakers, produce speakers' contracts and manage travel and accommodations directly with the speakers
Manage all aspects of speakers related to Global Conference including recommendations to programming team, communications, contract development and negotiations, travel and logistics
Lead the development and execution of a social media and communications strategy to promote speakers and events
Promote speakers for JNF-USA internal events nationwide to engage donors and attract new supporters
Promote speakers to external organizations, including Jewish and non-Jewish institutions, businesses, and community groups to expand JNF-USA's influence beyond its traditional network
Represent and appear as a speaker on behalf of the JNF-USA Global Speakers Bureau as needed
Coordinate all information between speakers and event planners, ensuring smooth communication and logistics
Manage all speaker-related aspects of the JNF-USA Global Conference, including recommendations for programming, communications, contracts, negotiations, travel, and logistics
Track and analyze the ROI of all Speakers Bureau events and engagements, maintaining accurate data and reporting
Create and oversee a master calendar of speaker events and maintain up-to-date lists of active speakers
Conduct monthly virtual training sessions for new hires on the Speakers Bureau process
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, speakers, and partner organizations
Represent the Speakers Bureau at internal meetings, community events, and conferences as needed
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in public relations, talent management, event production, or nonprofit engagement
Deep knowledge of Jewish and Israel-related issues and sensitivity to diverse audiences
Proven experience negotiating contracts and managing complex event logistics
Strong writing, editing, and public speaking skills
Ability to travel nationally and work evenings and weekends as required
Preferred
Experience with Salesforce or other CRM platforms preferred
Benefits
Days off for all work-prohibitive Jewish holidays, in addition to the secular US holidays
3pm close-of-business on Fridays
Top-notch healthcare (including dental and vision)
Parental Leave policy
Employer-paid life insurance
Employer-paid short and long-term disability
403(b) with generous employer contribution
Opportunities to travel to Israel
Company
Jewish National Fund - USA
Unparalleled in the Jewish philanthropic world, Jewish National Fund-USA’s strategic vision has been, and always will be, to ensure a strong, secure, and prosperous future for the land and people of Israel.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.25MKey Investors
Jim Joseph Foundation
2017-01-01Grant· $0.25M
Leadership Team
Russell Robinson
CEO
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