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About itrek
itrek empowers rising and current influentials to experience Israel firsthand. Through peer, professional and faculty-led Israel Treks, both graduate students from top programs and industry leaders experience Israel’s innovation, diversity and complex reality. With over 25,000 participants across 130 nationalities since its launch in 2011, itrek brings the richness and complexity of Israel to life through Israel Treks that combine education, culture, and fun–and leave a lasting impression on participants.
itrek is a 30-person team based in New York and Israel that continues to operate as a fast-moving and nimble organization. We love exploring new ideas and collaborating as a team to push ourselves and our thinking.
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Position Overview
The Chief Program Officer (CPO) is the programmatic and operational leader of a multi-faceted department comprising itrek’s Graduate Programs, Launchpad, Education, and Israel Programs & Operations. The CPO will lead a high performing team of 12 members based in both the New York and Tel Aviv offices and guide them in both intra- and inter-departmental collaboration. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Executive Management Team, the CPO is responsible for shaping and implementing the strategic vision and annual goals for the organization’s programming. The CPO works closely with the CEO on programmatic strategy and leads the execution. This position is best suited for someone who thrives in a culture that blends an impact driven nonprofit with a business environment and in a high growth stage.
Primary Responsibilities
Expand and scale itrek’s business through itrek Launchpad, currently in the pilot phase, a program to serve audiences beyond graduate school students with engaging and impactful Israel travel experiences. Partner with the CEO to identify new opportunities, develop partnerships, and ensure Launchpad aligns with the organization’s mission and vision.
Lead Programming-related Board committee and task forces in partnership with lay leaders. Serve as a key member of the Executive Management Team.
Skills and Qualifications
Benefits
Salary range $170,000-$195,000; commensurate with experience
itrek is a hybrid work environment with a minimum of two days per week in the office.
For this position itrek is working with a search partner.
To Apply: Please click here to submit your cover letter, resume and salary expectations
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itrek is an Equal Opportunity employer. Personnel are chosen on the basis of ability without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, marital status or sexual orientation, in accordance with federal and state law.
itrek is a hybrid work environment with a minimum of two days per week in the office.
itrek is an Equal Opportunity employer. Personnel are chosen on the basis of ability without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, marital status or sexual orientation, in accordance with federal and state law.