RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To learn the foundation’s history and activities in detail 
• To handle the logistic, administrative, communicational, and organizational aspects of the Fellowship
• Scheduling the itinerary and managing the entire U.S. fellowship program, agenda, including speakers, visits and meals
• Preparing and monitoring the budget
• Communication, oral, written, and in person, with all parties involved in the fellowship, including speakers, travel agencies, catering, etc.
• Constant involvement and communication with past and present Fellows, engaging them in discussion, and assigning tasks – proactively
• Overseeing the Fellows’ action projects
• Handling the Foundation’s social media (Facebook, Twitter, the website and the website's forum)
• Assisting with the writing of a monthly newsletter
• Arranging special events throughout the year that build relationships with all of the International parties
• Participating with the International parties to enhance the vision and strategic plan to guide the foundation
• Developing effective teamwork between the Board, the Chairman, and the foundation overseas
• Functioning as the liaison to the accountants relating to all regulatory and tax issues
• Administering the foundation's funds in accordance with the budget
• Maintaining and developing relationships with Members of Congress and their staff, think tanks, business groups, the media and other foundations
• Working on an effective fund raising program
• Interviewing and pre-screening prospective candidates
• Administrative functions including printing, filing, preparing and editing documents
• Coordinating and supervising staff both for the foundation and for the family office
• Managing the Chairman's appointments, schedule and travel arrangements 
• Functioning as the liaison between Europe, US and the Middle East
• Traveling with the Chairman as necessary
• Raising money for the foundation

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of 6 years of relative experience working for a foundation or family office
• At least 5 years of fund raising experience for a foundation or not for profit
• Bright, with strong communication skills both verbal and written
• Must be willing to travel as occasionally to Europe and the Middle East
• Must have a positive, "can do" attitude
• Able to multitask and work in a fast paced high energy environment
• Flexible to work as necessary to support a very dynamic, successful international businessman
• Extremely detail oriented and able to anticipate problems and provide solutions