Rabbi Eric M. Leiderman

• Oversaw communication strategies, training, and outside partnerships, ensuring consistent messaging and branding
• Directed professional development programs, organized educator workshops, collaborated on special presentations
• Developed and executed social media, marketing, and PR strategies, and increased online engagement
• Managed special presentations, donor communications, and fundraising campaigns
• Trained staff in database use, generated reports, and ensured platform efficiency
• Identified conference opportunities, curated partnerships, and contributed to departmental management

IsraelLINK National Associate Director for Leadership & Communications (Dec 2022 - Aug 2023)

• Established and directed the Etta & David Jonas Israel Educators Fellowship, a professional development program for classroom teachers and school administrators
• Successfully completed a comprehensive rebranding process, including developing a new teachers' manual 
• Oversaw the design and construction of a new external-facing website and a subscription-based digital educational platform, contributing to an enhanced online presence and user experience
• Acted as the project lead for external communications, marketing strategies, graphic design, and social media campaigns, effectively promoting the organization and its initiatives
• Implemented new internal systems for project management and communications, streamlining workflows and empowering greater team collaboration
• Served as hiring manager and direct supervisor for associate-level staff and paid interns 

IsraelLINK Midwest Regional Director

• Led Midwest regional engagement, managing schools, stakeholder relationships, and educator training
• Successfully wrote an expanded grant renewal for $1,060,000
• Oversaw a portfolio of 105 educational institutions across the Midwest, facilitating client relations and retention
• Provided training and mentorship to 240+ educators

• Led a team of thought leaders, artists, and creative professionals
• Managed a series of forums bringing together a diverse range of Jewish thinkers
• Provided strategic advisory and consultant services to outside organizations through the creation of various deliverables, such as websites, program series, and fundraising campaigns

• Collaborated with student leaders from 12 colleges and universities in the Milwaukee area, resulting in two years of record-setting undergraduate engagement at a growth rate of 20% annually
• Successfully launched the Jewish Learning Fellowship (JLF), achieving a participation growth rate of 150% year over year
• Wrote and received several grants for supplemental programs
• Managed Shabbat and Jewish holidays services, as well as provided experiential Jewish learning for all Hillel activities
• Served as the representative for the Jewish community, holding the position of campus minister for Marquette University Affiliated Ministry and co-chair of the Spiritual and Religious Communities at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

• Collaborated with the Director of Engagement and worked closely with the Executive Director to develop compelling external messaging for both short- and long-term programs
• Created flexible template-based promotional materials to recruit program participants and showcase programmatic success to donors effectively
• Disseminated news, events, and educational materials to USCJ-affiliated congregations, alumni groups, Hillel campus centers, and the global Jewish community through newsletters, social media channels, dynamic web platforms, and press releases

• Oversaw camp side operations and logistics during post-season use of the property, liason between guests and Camp
• Supervised a team of 12 staff members 

Communications Coordinator

• Headed the Digital Arts Group, supervising photography, video, and radio educational programs
• Managed staff photographers and videographers, oversaw content creation and cataloging for digital and print promotional materials

Special Assistant to the Director

• Assisted the Director and Associate Director with database development for sensitive camper and staff information
• Established safety and security protocols for missing camper and intruder scenarios
• Collaborated with the Registrar, Operations Manager, and Office Manager on various administrative tasks

Kashrut Supervisor / Mashgiach

• Acted as an on-site supervisor and inspector, representing the certifying rabbi (Rav Hamachshir)
• Supervised all food deliveries; ensured all food arriving at Camp had approved Kosher certification
• Monitored on-site food preparation, ensuring compliance with Jewish dietary guidelines
• Held an educational role in explaining Kashrut rules to both the Jewish and non-Jewish community and fostered relationships with the kitchen staff

• Developed the organization's long-term vision and goals, aligning them with strategic planning initiatives
• Led fundraising efforts, generating support by cultivating relationships with established national organizations
• Established and maintained partnerships within the global Masorti (Conservative) Movement, focusing on student outreach
• Facilitated effective campus and community outreach, including six national student leadership conferences, a multi-campus student fellowship pilot program, and a multi-campus micro-grant venture funding unique programs at 30 institutions

• Executive Committee • Nominating Committee • Representative to the American Zionist Movement
• Delegate to Extraordinary Zionist Congress (2023) & 38th World Zionist Congress (2020)
• Alternate Delegate to 37th World Zionist Congress (2015) • Alternate Delegate to the Zionist General Council 

• Moderated and produced The Religious Panel, a weekly talk show

• Developed curriculum and taught radio broadcasting to children and teens ages 8-16
• Oversaw live broadcasts, podcast production, brand development, and website traffic growth with social media integration

RLST 145    Introduction to the Old Testament (Hebrew Bible)    Instructor: Christine Hayes
RLST 152    Introduction to the New Testament History and Literature    Instructor: Dale B. Martin

Conservative Yeshiva in Jerusalem; Certificate in Jewish Educator Training