Executive Assistant to our Founder

Israel · Full-time · Intermediate

About The Position

At OpenDor Media (ODM), we are looking for a highly capable and proactive Executive Assistant to support our Founder, with his fundraising efforts and projects. This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities with professionalism and discretion.

The right candidate will be a strong problem-solver, a clear communicator, and someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have the flexibility to work with our Founder in his office in central Jerusalem once or twice a week. This position requires flexibility as it involves coordinating meetings and projects in both Israel and the U.S.

As an Executive Assistant, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of fundraising initiatives and new projects. Reporting to the Vice President of Development, you will help drive efficiency, streamline processes, and provide essential support.

What You’ll Do:

  • Provide comprehensive operational support including scheduling, travel arrangements, correspondence, and expense management;
  • Act as a central liaison for the Founder, managing communications with internal and external stakeholders;
  • Enhance donor relations through meticulous coordination of fundraising trips, communications, and research to cultivate and prioritize potential leads;
  • Drive innovation in fundraising and donor management through research, strategic development, and implementation of new initiatives;
  • Oversee donor data management, including tracking and analysis and data base entry to support targeted fundraising efforts and lead development;
  • Manage and write donor communications and development writing such as emails, updates, event invitations, and follow-up communications.

Requirements

What You Have:

  • Excellent English writing skills
  • Able to think strategically and drive both inside and outside the box approaches to Development
  • Reliable and able to work remotely and quickly and efficiently with flexible hours 
  • Detail oriented, responsible, highly organized and great follow-through skills
  • Team player with excellent communication skills; and ability to multitask in a fast paced environment, switching focus as necessary to accommodate deadlines and priorities
  • Patient, flexible and calm under pressure

Who We Are:

OpenDor Media is transforming how young people connect with Israel and Judaism. As the world’s leading Jewish educational media organization, we reach millions globally with innovative, engaging, and nuanced content that builds understanding, confidence, and empathy. Across our divisions, we empower young people by meeting them where they are—online, in the classroom, and through partnerships with educators and influencers.

We believe in championing complexity, relevance, and authenticity. By embracing multiple perspectives, we challenge assumptions, foster trust, and inspire lifelong engagement with Israel, Judaism and Jewish identity. Our content and programs are designed to ignite curiosity and broaden worldviews for young people navigating a landscape shaped by misinformation and prejudice.

If you share our passion for making a global impact, join us in shaping the next generation’s connection to Israel, Judaism, and Jewish learning. Together, we are inspiring a more positive Jewish future.

From our leadership team to new and veteran team members, we all strive to embody our core values:

Fueled by creativity: We think and act creatively in everything we do with the agility and flexibility to apply creativity, whatever role we play. 

Inspired by excellence: We are driven to excel at whatever we do. Our teams are always ready to go the extra mile to get the very best results.

Powered by positivity: We bring positivity to work every day, for a fun, creative and inviting work environment that brings out the best in everyone. 

Driven by self-improvement: Like our content, no issue is taboo and we are open to constructive ways to improve and develop into the best professionals we can be. 

Empowered by collaboration: We thrive on sharing knowledge, teamwork, being a “mensch”, and leveraging each and everyone’s talents to achieve a sum that is greater than the parts.

Some benefits and perks of working at OpenDor Media:

  • International exposure
  • High level of autonomy
  • Competitive salaries
  • Paid days off for Jewish & national holidays as well as competitive vacation policy
  • Great company culture and colleagues

Salary

Our target salary range for this position is 10,000 - 12,000 NIS/month. The final salary for this role will be determined based on careful consideration of a variety of factors, such as the candidate's exact location, experience in similar roles, and expertise related to the qualifications.

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