Fwd: Call for Applications: International Education Program Associate
Zeeshan Suhail
From: China Sajadian and Rachel Steinberg
Date: Friday, May 6, 2011
Subject: Call for Applications: International Education Program Associate
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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
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(IEP) was founded six years ago in response to growing polarization
across U.S. campuses and communities regarding 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 U.S.
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 International
Education Program Director China Sajadian at
Ch...@OneVoiceMovement.org. We will contact only those candidates
whose professional experience and background meet our requirements. No
phone inquiries please.
Application due: Friday, June 3, 2011
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of Israeli and Palestinian moderates, empowering them to seize back
the agenda for conflict resolution and demand that their leaders
achieve a two-state solution.
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