Director Gap-Year Program

The Kivunim Institute is seeking a Director for our Gap-Year Program based in Jerusalem, Israel. This is a senior on-the-ground educational leadership role for someone who can combine mentorship, intellectual seriousness, operational discipline, and mature judgment in a complex international setting.

The Kivunim Gap-Year Program Director should comfortably identify with Kivunim’s Mission and the broader values it represents for Jewish life. The position of Kivunim Gap-Year Program Director offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of Jewish leadership through deep, meaningful relationships with the next generation. It is a position that fosters both personal and professional growth through continual learning, exposure to new ideas and perspectives, and transformative experiences.

Former Directors have described it as one of the most powerful and rewarding experiences of their lives—work that is meaningful, impactful, enriching, and deeply fulfilling.

| TO APPLY |

Please send a resume and cover letter to DirectorSearch@kivunim.org

| SUBJECT LINE |

“Last Name, First Name - Kivunim Gap-Year Director”

| START DATE |

Ideally the start date is September 1st, 2026. However, we will make adjustments and accommodations for the desired candidate.

*Applicants should carefully review job description (below) before applying, and reflect that in their resume and cover letter.