The Congress Logistics Coordinator is a vital position at the World Union of Jewish Students, working to manage all logistics at WUJS Congress, our annual summit of Jewish student leaders from around the world. S/he will be directly supervised by the Projects Director.

Responsibilities:

• To manage all logistics for WUJS Congress
• To maintain regular contact with our member unions, partner organisations and Congress participants.
• To be the point of contact with the WUJS Congress venue staff
• To be the point of contact with the any coach companies hired for Congress
• To manage all participant relations at Congress
• Other tasks as decided by your line manager and in accordance to the needs of the organization.

Requirements:

• A proven ability to write news articles, opinion pieces and press releases
• Effective verbal communication
• Commitment to the mission and vision of WUJS
• Experience of either leading or contributing to the preparation of publicity materials, posters, leaflets or sales materials
• Proficient in proofreading and editing
• A good knowledge and experience in using social media platforms and tools
• Student or recent university graduate (within 3 years)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Software including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Basic use of Adobe software – Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign as well as any graphic design skills is desirable
• Experience in video editing is desirable
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with students, stakeholders and educational institutions
• Self-motivation when working remotely
• Willingness to work flexible hours and adapt to last minute changes
• Work well under pressure
• Fluency in English required; fluency in Hebrew or any European languages is an asset.

About World Union of Jewish Students (WUJS)

The World Union of Jewish Students (WUJS) is the international, pluralistic, non-partisan umbrella organisation comprised of 48 national independent Jewish Student Unions based all over the world; representing approximately 600,000 Jewish Students. The member unions of WUJS run cross-communal, peer-led programs and initiatives for Jewish students all across the world. These events include advocacy seminars; conferences and campaigns; charity fundraising; gatherings for leadership training and so much more.

By bringing these students together, WUJS aims to foster the unity of Jewish students worldwide, by instilling values of Am Yisrael (Jewish peoplehood) and Kol Yisrael Arevim Zeh Lazeh (That all Jews are responsible for each other). WUJS strives to ensure the participation of Jewish students in the fulfillment of the aspirations of the Jewish people, its continuity, and the development of its religious, spiritual, cultural and social heritage.