Internship Coordinator

Position Overview:
The Internship Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and securing internship placements
for participants in the Birthright Israel Onward, Forum for Jewish Leadership (FJL) programme.

Working directly under the Head of Internships, the coordinator will be assigned a group of participants and will be responsible for managing their placement process from initial matching and company outreach through to confirmed placement.

The role also involves supporting the expansion of FJL’s network of host companies by identifying new opportunities, conducting outreach and developing relationships with potential internship providers. The coordinator will work closely with the Head of Internships to ensure the successful delivery of the programme.

Key Responsibilities

Internship Placements:
● Take responsibility for an assigned group of participants, managing their placement process from reviewing CVs and identifying suitable opportunities through to interviews and confirmed placements.
● Maintain regular communication with participants and companies throughout the placement process.
● Identify and address placement challenges, escalating issues to the Head of Internships when necessary.
● Conduct internship site visits during the summer to meet with participants and host company supervisors, monitor placement progress, and ensure a positive and productive internship experience.

Company Outreach:
● Work with FJL’s existing network of host companies while researching and contacting new organisations.
● Research and identify new companies and organisations that could host interns across relevant industries.
● Promote the programme through professional calls and emails in English and Hebrew, helping expand FJL’s internship network.
● Maintain accurate records of company contacts, outreach activity, responses and available internship opportunities.
● Collaborate with the Head of Internships to strengthen existing partnerships and expand FJL’s network of internship providers.

Job requirements

● Native level English and professional proficiency in Hebrew
● Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
● Confidence in making professional calls and approaching companies in both Hebrew and English
● Comfortable using AI tools for research, communication, and PR
● Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple placements and deadlines.
● A proactive, independent and results-oriented approach, with the ability to take ownership of assigned responsibilities.
● Experience in recruitment, business development, sales, administration or programme coordination

Time commitment: Full-time position
Start Date: Immediate
Hours: 9:00-17:00, with flexibility in evenings to work with US/Canada

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