We are happy to share this job opportunity — a New York-based position as liaison and US representative for the Auschwitz Jewish Center in Oświęcim, Poland.
Manager of AJC International Programs
The Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust is seeking a Manager of AJC International Programs for a full-time position. The Manager of AJC International Programs serves as the liaison and US representative for the Auschwitz Jewish Center (AJC), a wholly owned affiliate of the Museum located in Oświęcim, Poland. This position is based in New York City and requires international travel at least once per year.
Responsibilities:
- Manage, plan, and implement two signature AJC international programs: American Service Academies Program, an annual 16-day program for cadets and midshipmen in the US Service Academies to study the Holocaust, mass atrocity prevention, and ethical leadership; and the AJC Fellows Program, an annual 3-week overseas Holocaust history study program for graduate students. These program responsibilities include recruitment, application process, logistics, group facilitation, program activities, partnerships, and evaluation.
- Arrange between 2-8 additional international programs each year for university students and/or individual families in close cooperation with staff in Poland.
- Produce publications, including tri-annual newsletters and the annual AJC alumni journal, and edit AJC related materials as needed.
- Work with supervisor to create budgets and monitor finances.
- Supervise one staff member who manages the AJC’s role as proxy for Polish pension applicants.
- Liaise with the Museum’s Development team to increase the donor base and steward funders for the AJC.
- Other duties and projects as assigned.
Requirements:
- Master’s Degree in Holocaust Studies, Education, Jewish History or a related field.
- Significant content knowledge about the Holocaust and Polish-Jewish relations required.
- Minimum three years of experience managing educational programs; international program experience preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, team player who enjoys following through on programs with great attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to liaison with Board members, other departments, and people of all ages.
- Ability to successfully manage several projects at the same time.
- Available to travel internationally for 2 weeks annually in late May/early June.
Position Reports To: Vice President for Education and works closely with AJC colleagues based in Poland
Start Date: January 13, 2020
To Apply: Please send a resume and letter of interest, including salary requirements, to [email protected].