This is a full-time position and is located in Houston, Texas with no opportunity to work from home. All candidates must go through a security clearance process and three rounds of interviews.  

Role Responsibilities: 

∙ Serves as the official liaison between the Consulate and various communities in the Southwest U.S., executing  the goals established by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs 

∙ This roles’ areas of focus include, but are not limited to:  

o Academia 

o Young Professionals 

o Jewish community and organizations 

o Public Diplomacy and Local Government 

∙ Plans, coordinates, and cooperates to develop an outreach strategy to significantly expand and develop new and on-going relationships and collaborations with various communities here in the Southwest U.S. region

∙ Researches and identifies key leaders and communities in the region, in order to develop a plan for outreach

∙ Coordinate with internal and external partners, and participates in the planning of programs and objectives

∙ Preferred candidate should have some knowledge on local governments, and political trends and protocols 

Qualifications:  

∙ Bachelor’s Degree in Communication, Public Relations, Middle Eastern Studies, Political Science, Public Policy,  International Studies, or related field 

∙ Preferred 3-5 years of experience in a role that required organizational and project management skills (Data entry, mailings, invitation design, event planning, and project execution). 

∙ Must be able to work independently and proactively under pressure, while being a team player

∙ Strong interpersonal skills and willingness to network outside of work 

∙ Executes excellent time management skills; must be able to multitask under time constraints in order to meet  deadlines 

∙ Strong writing skills to draft talking points, speeches, and reports 

∙ Social Media knowledge 

∙ Willingness to travel within the Southwest U.S. region 

Please send your cover letter and resume to cg-sec@houston.mfa.gov.il.