International Education Program Associate

Call for Applications: International Education Program associate

Maintaining offices in Ramallah, Tel Aviv, London and New York, OneVoice is an international grassroots movement which aims to amplify the voice of the majority of Israelis and Palestinians who wish for peace and prosperity. Through youth leadership training, town hall meetings, and mobilization across Palestine and Israel, the movement works to build popular consensus for the two-state solution and demand accountability from elected representatives in reaching an end to the conflict. OneVoice supports a negotiated, comprehensive agreement between Israel and Palestine that ends the occupation, ensures security and peace for both sides, and solves all final-status issues in accordance with international law and previous bilateral agreements.

The OneVoice International Education Program (IEP) was founded six years ago in response to growing polarization across U.S. campuses and communities about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Through speaking tours, trainings, and membership-building, OneVoice aims to bring diverse U.S. students together in support of mutual understanding and conflict resolution. Building on these programs, OneVoice maintains sustainable networks of students and community members throughout the U.S.

POSITION SUMMARY

The International Education Program associate works under the direct supervision of the IEP director and is responsible for assisting in educating American communities and university campuses about the work of OneVoice in the following capacities:

• International Education Program tours: Israeli and Palestinian volunteer youth representatives (ages 18-35) are nominated to represent OneVoice in week-long speaking tours of universities, religious institutions, and community centers in the United States. Additionally, these tours frequently involve meetings with governmental officials, civil society leaders, and/or donors.

RESPONSIBILITY: The IEP associate will plan and execute 5-6 week-long regional speaking tours per academic year. This includes moderating events; training and orienting speakers; serving as a liaison with student groups, religious and community organizations; conducting outreach and publicity for events; stewarding local partnerships; arranging logistics; and composing internal reports and metrics.

• Youth leadership training: Following the week-long IEP tours, OneVoice trains the outstanding students in each U.S. region to become OneVoice student leaders.

RESPONSIBILITY: The IEP associate will assist in recruiting students and designing curricular material for training seminars in conflict resolution and campus organizing.

• Sustainable network-building: With the supervision of the IEP director, OneVoice U.S. student leaders and U.S. community members plan initiatives on their campuses to raise awareness of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The IEP staff works to provide meaningful opportunities and calls to action to inspire students and community members to start OneVoice sustainable networks on their campuses or in their communities.

RESPONSIBILITY: The IEP associate will assist in developing initiatives in all of our sustainable networks.

A successful candidate will have:
- A B.A. in relevant field - 1-5 years of relevant work experience, particularly in a non-profit setting - Confidence and experience in public speaking - Experience with campus activism or community organizing - Intricate knowledge of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict - Excellent writing, oral communications, and interpersonal skills - High energy and ability to juggle many responsibilities in a fast-paced environment - Ability to travel at least one week per month - A valid driver’s license

Additional preferred qualifications:

• An M.A. in relevant field
• Training in conflict resolution, mediation, or dialogue
• Field experience in the Middle East
• Arabic and/or Hebrew language skills
• Experience with fundraising

This is a full-time position located at OneVoice headquarters in New York City with a salary range from low to mid-thirties. OneVoice offers health and dental insurance as well as opportunities for professional enrichment and international travel.

TO APPLY: Please send a cover letter, resume, and the names and telephone numbers of two professional references to China Sajadian, International Education Program Director at China@OneVoiceMovement.org. We will contact only those candidates whose professional experience and background meet our requirements. No phone inquiries please.

APPLICATION DUE: JUNE 3

Closing date: 03 Jun 2011 — OneVoice