- SENIOR ADVISOR, PARENT STRATEGY AND ADVOCACY
- DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE – NEW JERSEY
- DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE – TEXAS
- CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
- U.S. CAMPUS ADVISOR
SENIOR ADVISOR, PARENT STRATEGY AND ADVOCACY
About the Role
CAMERA’s K-12 Education Program empowers communities to identify, expose, and counter anti-Israel indoctrination and anti-Jewish hatred in their schools. We are seeking an individual contributor reporting to the K-12 Program Director to lead parent strategy, grassroots mobilization and research and writing.
Key Responsibilities
Primary Focus Areas
- Parent Support & Strategic Guidance: Serve as the primary point of contact for concerned parents. Build strong 1:1 relationships, review individual parent concerns, and provide actionable, strategic advice to navigate local school issues.
- Local Advocacy: Build, nurture, and train a network of active parents. Develop strategic toolkits and guidance to help local communities launch effective grassroots advocacy work.
- Research-Driven Op-Eds & Articles: Draft compelling op-eds and analytical articles grounded in your investigative findings to elevate CAMERA’s research in public and media discourse.
Secondary & Supporting Responsibilities
- Resource Development: Identify emerging trends from parent feedback to recommend, shape, and prioritize new educational and advocacy resources.
- Curriculum Action Planning: Translate completed curriculum reviews from CAMERA into clear, step-by-step action plans for parents to present to local administrators and school boards.
- Grassroots Communications & Op-Eds: Draft targeted op-eds and articles, driven by parent experiences and grassroots advocacy needs.
- State & Federal Policy Updates: Track relevant state and federal policy shifts and proactively communicate key updates and action items to parents.
- Research & Report Contributions: Channel real-time parent feedback and emerging district trends into CAMERA’s research pipeline to shape major investigative reports.
Qualifications and Experience
- Subject Matter Expertise: Solid understanding of K-12 education policy, local school governance, antisemitism, Middle East history, and Israel-related topics.
- Community Engagement & Relationship Building: Proven ability to build authentic, 1:1 relationships with community members, parents, and local leaders.
- Strategic Advocacy: Experience with local, grassroots organizing.
- Communication Skills: Clear, persuasive writing and verbal skills tailored for parent advising, op-eds and research-based articles, and public presentations.
- Collaboration & Adaptability: Balances direct parent support with overall team and program priorities.
- Preferred Experience: Direct involvement with parent advocacy organizations, or K-12 educational policy, and research and writing.
DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE – NEW JERSEY
Location: New Jersey – Remote/Home-Based with Statewide Travel
Reports To: New York Fundraising Director
Position Type: Full-Time
Position Summary
CAMERA is seeking a motivated, relationship-driven Development Associate – New Jersey to help grow and strengthen the organization’s fundraising presence throughout New Jersey.
The Development Associate will be responsible for cultivating and maintaining relationships with current and prospective donors, identifying new fundraising opportunities, increasing existing donor support, and helping expand CAMERA’s network within New Jersey’s Jewish community.
This is a donor-facing position that requires an individual who is comfortable developing relationships, conducting one-on-one solicitations, identifying and engaging prospective donors, and representing CAMERA at meetings and events throughout the state.
The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of fundraising experience, preferably within a Jewish, pro-Israel, nonprofit, or advocacy organization; familiarity with New Jersey’s Jewish community; and a strong understanding of and interest in Israel and Middle East issues. The successful candidate will be a self-starter who is comfortable working independently from a home office while collaborating closely with the New York Fundraising Director and broader development team.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Cultivate, solicit, and steward relationships with current and prospective donors throughout New Jersey.
- Conduct one-on-one meetings with donors and prospects and confidently make direct financial solicitations.
- Manage relationships with existing donors and develop strategies to increase engagement and upgrade gifts to higher giving levels.
- Identify and research prospective donors and develop strategies to convert prospects into active supporters of CAMERA.
- Expand CAMERA’s network and fundraising presence within Jewish communities throughout New Jersey.
- Develop relationships with community leaders, organizations, synagogues, and other potential partners and supporters.
- Plan, coordinate, and execute donor cultivation and fundraising events, including parlor meetings, dinners, luncheons, and other programs.
- Identify opportunities for new fundraising initiatives, events, partnerships, and donor engagement strategies.
- Conduct consistent donor and prospect outreach and follow-up to build and maintain long-term relationships.
- Prepare donor correspondence, invitations, proposals, fundraising communications, and other written materials as needed.
- Represent CAMERA professionally at donor meetings, community events, programs, and other functions.
- Maintain accurate and timely records of donor interactions, solicitations, prospects, and fundraising activities.
- Track fundraising activity and provide regular updates to the New York Fundraising Director.
- Collaborate with the New York Fundraising Director and other members of the development team to support overall fundraising goals and initiatives.
- Travel regularly throughout New Jersey for donor meetings, events, and community engagement.
- Bring creativity, initiative, and new ideas to help strengthen and advance CAMERA’s fundraising efforts.
- Perform other development-related responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- 3–5 years of professional fundraising or development experience, preferably with a Jewish, pro-Israel, nonprofit, or advocacy organization.
- Familiarity with New Jersey’s Jewish community and an understanding of the organizations, institutions, and communities within the state.
- Knowledge of and strong interest in Israel, the Middle East, and issues relevant to CAMERA’s mission.
- Demonstrated experience cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding individual donors.
- Experience identifying prospective donors and developing relationships that result in financial support.
- Ability to strengthen existing donor relationships and successfully increase giving levels.
- Experience planning and executing donor cultivation and fundraising events, including parlor meetings, dinners, luncheons, and similar programs.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish rapport with a wide range of individuals.
- Comfortable making direct financial asks in one-on-one settings.
- Strong organizational and follow-through skills with the ability to manage multiple relationships and priorities simultaneously.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently with limited day-to-day supervision.
- Creative thinker who can identify new opportunities and contribute ideas to advance fundraising efforts.
- Professional judgment and discretion when handling donor relationships and confidential information.
- Ability and willingness to travel regularly throughout New Jersey.
- Ability to work from a home-based office in New Jersey.
Key Competencies
The successful candidate will demonstrate strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills, initiative, sound judgment, professionalism, creativity, and a results-oriented approach to fundraising. The individual should be comfortable taking ownership of donor relationships while working collaboratively as part of a broader development team.
Work Environment & Travel
This is a home-based position located in New Jersey. Regular travel throughout the state is required for donor meetings, community engagement, fundraising programs, and events. Occasional evening or weekend availability may be required for donor meetings and events.
About CAMERA
The Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting and Analysis (CAMERA) is a media-monitoring, research, and membership organization dedicated to promoting accurate and balanced coverage of Israel and the Middle East. CAMERA works to educate the public and address misinformation through research, communication, advocacy, and engagement.
CAMERA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to any status protected by applicable law.
DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE – TEXAS
Location: Texas – Remote/Home-Based with Statewide Travel
Reports To: New York Fundraising Director
Position Type: Full-Time
Position Summary
CAMERA is seeking a motivated, relationship-driven Development Associate – Texas to help grow and strengthen the organization’s fundraising presence throughout Texas.
The Development Associate will be responsible for cultivating and maintaining relationships with current and prospective donors, identifying new fundraising opportunities, increasing existing donor support, and helping expand CAMERA’s network within Texas’s Jewish community.
This is a donor-facing position that requires an individual who is comfortable developing relationships, conducting one-on-one solicitations, identifying and engaging prospective donors, and representing CAMERA at meetings and events throughout the state.
The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of fundraising experience, preferably within a Jewish, pro-Israel, nonprofit, or advocacy organization; familiarity with Texas’s Jewish community; and a strong understanding of and interest in Israel and Middle East issues. The successful candidate will be a self-starter who is comfortable working independently from a home office while collaborating closely with the New York Fundraising Director and broader development team.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Cultivate, solicit, and steward relationships with current and prospective donors throughout Texas.
- Conduct one-on-one meetings with donors and prospects and confidently make direct financial solicitations.
- Manage relationships with existing donors and develop strategies to increase engagement and upgrade gifts to higher giving levels.
- Identify and research prospective donors and develop strategies to convert prospects into active supporters of CAMERA.
- Expand CAMERA’s network and fundraising presence within Jewish communities throughout Texas.
- Develop relationships with community leaders, organizations, synagogues, and other potential partners and supporters.
- Plan, coordinate, and execute donor cultivation and fundraising events, including parlor meetings, dinners, luncheons, and other programs.
- Identify opportunities for new fundraising initiatives, events, partnerships, and donor engagement strategies.
- Conduct consistent donor and prospect outreach and follow-up to build and maintain long-term relationships.
- Prepare donor correspondence, invitations, proposals, fundraising communications, and other written materials as needed.
- Represent CAMERA professionally at donor meetings, community events, programs, and other functions.
- Maintain accurate and timely records of donor interactions, solicitations, prospects, and fundraising activities.
- Track fundraising activity and provide regular updates to the New York Fundraising Director.
- Collaborate with the New York Fundraising Director and other members of the development team to support overall fundraising goals and initiatives.
- Travel regularly throughout Texas for donor meetings, events, and community engagement.
- Bring creativity, initiative, and new ideas to help strengthen and advance CAMERA’s fundraising efforts.
- Perform other development-related responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- 3–5 years of professional fundraising or development experience, preferably with a Jewish, pro-Israel, nonprofit, or advocacy organization.
- Familiarity with Texas’s Jewish community and an understanding of the organizations, institutions, and communities within the state.
- Knowledge of and strong interest in Israel, the Middle East, and issues relevant to CAMERA’s mission.
- Demonstrated experience cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding individual donors.
- Experience identifying prospective donors and developing relationships that result in financial support.
- Ability to strengthen existing donor relationships and successfully increase giving levels.
- Experience planning and executing donor cultivation and fundraising events, including parlor meetings, dinners, luncheons, and similar programs.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish rapport with a wide range of individuals.
- Comfortable making direct financial asks in one-on-one settings.
- Strong organizational and follow-through skills with the ability to manage multiple relationships and priorities simultaneously.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently with limited day-to-day supervision.
- Creative thinker who can identify new opportunities and contribute ideas to advance fundraising efforts.
- Professional judgment and discretion when handling donor relationships and confidential information.
- Ability and willingness to travel regularly throughout Texas.
- Ability to work from a home-based office in Texas.
Key Competencies
The successful candidate will demonstrate strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills, initiative, sound judgment, professionalism, creativity, and a results-oriented approach to fundraising. The individual should be comfortable taking ownership of donor relationships while working collaboratively as part of a broader development team.
Work Environment & Travel
This is a home-based position located in Texas. Regular travel throughout the state is required for donor meetings, community engagement, fundraising programs, and events. Occasional evening or weekend availability may be required for donor meetings and events.
About CAMERA
The Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting and Analysis (CAMERA) is a media-monitoring, research, and membership organization dedicated to promoting accurate and balanced coverage of Israel and the Middle East. CAMERA works to educate the public and address misinformation through research, communication, advocacy, and engagement.
CAMERA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to any status protected by applicable law.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
The Organization
• Supporters of CAMERA’s e-mail team receive frequent Action Alerts and information.
• Frequent articles on this website.
• CAMERA’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/CAMERA4Truth
• CAMERA’s Twitter feed: www.twitter.com/CAMERA4Truth
• CAMERA’s YouTube page: www.youtube.com/CAMERA4Truth
• Lead the development and the execution of CAMERA’s strategic plan, including monitoring the media and expanded campus initiatives to provide accurate information regarding Israel
• Direct the evolution of CAMERA’s digital strategy, ensuring the organization is highly effective across social media and emerging platforms to influence public discourse in real time
• Ensure the organization has the tools, talent, and mindset to respond rapidly and effectively to misinformation across digital channels
• Serve as the primary spokesperson and public face of CAMERA, representing the organization before media, donors, policymakers, government officials, and the public
• Oversee all organization operations, staff, and programmatic functions
• Recruit, retain, lead and inspire a talented global staff
• Strengthen relationships with friends, donors, foundations, supporters, and the broader Jewish and pro-Israel communities
• Lead and grow CAMERA’s major donor relationships and oversee fundraising strategy to attract new donors
• Work in partnership with the Board on governance, planning, and fiduciary matters
• Manage and grow CAMERA’s financial resources, including its endowment
• Deep familiarity and commitment to CAMERA’s mission and knowledge of Israel and how they are portrayed in the media is strongly preferred
• Proven track record of fundraising and major donor development experience preferred
• Exhibited digital fluency, including experience leveraging social media platforms and digital communications to expand organizational reach and influence
• Strong public communications skills, including experience engaging with media and public audiences
• Experience in partnering with boards and navigating complex governance environments
• Financial acumen and experience in managing substantial organizational budgets
• Ability to serve as a visible and credible external ambassador who can elevate organizational visibility, strengthen partnerships, and generate enthusiasm for the mission and impact of CAMERA
• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to inspire and retain talented staff
• Preference for Boston-based CEO
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U.S. CAMPUS ADVISOR
CAMERA seeks a full-time Campus Advisor to join its growing team of young professionals providing support and guidance to students, including those encountering anti-Israel propaganda and in need of information and training in effective pro-Israel activism.
Key Responsibilities
- Overseeing CAMERA Fellows and CAMERA on Campus Coalition Groups on campuses in the North America.
- Helping students to organize educational events on campus.
- Guiding students in writing op-eds for various news outlets.
- Monitoring specified campuses for anti-Israel activity and assisting students in addressing challenges.
- Helping recruit for and implement CAMERA’s Annual Student Conference.
- Attending various campus-related conferences.
- Helping implement effective measures to expand CAMERA’s presence on campuses. The position will be based in our Boston office.
Required Skills and Experience
- 1-3 years of relevant work experience.
- Strong event planning skills.
- Strong skills in communications, interpersonal relations, and organization.
- Strong knowledge of history and politics as it relates to the Middle East, Israel, and the Arab-Israeli conflict.
- Excellent writing/editing skills.
- Fluency in English.
- Social media experience is a plus.
Salary and Benefits
- Salary is highly competitive with similar non-profits and dependent upon the qualifications and experience of the individual candidate.
- CAMERA provides excellent medical and dental benefits and 403(b) savings.
Applicants should send their CV, cover letter, and a writing sample to Hali Spiegel at [email protected]. No phone calls, please.