Executive Business Partner, Education

About Us:  

Simon Wiesenthal Center (SWC) is a global Jewish human rights organization that confronts anti-Semitism and hate, defends the safety of Israel and Jews worldwide, and teaches the lessons of the Holocaust through awareness, advocacy, justice, education, and its Museums of Tolerance. With a constituency of over 400,000 member families since its founding in 1977, the SWC has an international footprint through its Museums of Tolerance, Moriah Films, and the Digital Terrorism + Hate Project.  

Headquartered in Los Angeles, it maintains operations in New York, Chicago, Miami, Toronto, Paris, Berlin, Jerusalem, and Buenos Aires. It is an accredited Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) at the United Nations, UNESCO, the Organization of American States, the Latin American Parliament, and the Council of Europe and maintains relationships with the highest levels of governments throughout the world.  

In 1993, the Center opened the Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles to worldwide acclaim. The Museum has served as the Center’s flagship educational arm, challenging visitors to confront bigotry and racism, and to understand the Holocaust in both historical and contemporary contexts. In addition, the Center developed Moriah Media to produce theatrical documentaries to educate global audiences. Moriah has produced 17 documentaries to date, two of which have received the Academy Award for best feature documentary, The Long Way Home and Genocide. 

About The Position

The Executive Business Partner to the EVP Education plays a key role in supporting the EVP at the Simon Wiesenthal Center (SWC). This individual will manage cross-functional projects, facilitate key meetings, and ensure the successful execution of educational initiatives aligned with the Center’s mission and strategic direction.  This role also ensures regional alignment to national educational strategy and works closely with field offices to help structure, track, and quantify deliverables via quarterly work-plans. The ideal candidate is a proactive, detail-oriented, and strategic thinker with excellent communication skills, a commitment to measurable outcomes, and a passion for advancing the Center’s educational and social impact. 

About You 

• You’re a digital-savvy, mission-driven professional with at least 5 years of experience supporting senior executives or leading complex cross-functional projects. 


• You’re skilled at managing deadlines, distilling complex data, and moving ideas from vision to execution—whether in the office, online, or on the road.  


• You’re a collaborative leader, capable of coaching teams toward clarity, building systems to scale impact, and ensuring strategic alignment across regional and national efforts.


• You believe deeply in the power of education to fight hate and strengthen Jewish identity, and you're excited to travel to regional field offices to help SWC's vision come to life. 

Key Responsibilities 

Project Management & Execution 

• Lead and manage cross-functional projects on behalf of the EVP Education.


• Set clear goals, timelines, and accountability structures to ensure on-time, on-mission project completion.  Provide real-time progress tracking and regular milestone updates to the EVP. 

Regional Strategy Support & Field Office Engagement 

• Travel regularly to field offices to support alignment with national strategy and implementation of educational priorities.


• Support regional teams in translating strategic goals into actionable quarterly work plans with measurable outcomes.

Strategic Support & Decision-Making 

• Conduct research and provide analysis to support high-level decision-making.


• Prepare strategic briefs, reports, and presentations for Board and external stakeholders. 

Meeting Coordination & Facilitation 

• Coordinate and prepare agendas, briefings, and outcomes for key internal and external meetings.


• Facilitate post-meeting follow-up to ensure decisions lead to action. 

Educational Initiative Leadership 

• Oversee the progress of high-priority educational initiatives, ensuring they meet both impact and operational goals.


• Work with the EVP and program leads to refine strategy, drive execution, and ensure alignment with institutional priorities. 

Trustee Engagement & Communication 

• Support the planning, logistics, and communications related to the Education Committee of the Board of Trustees.


• Ensure Trustees are kept informed and engaged on key initiatives and progress. 

Jewish Organization Engagement 

• Cultivate and maintain partnerships with Jewish organizations, school systems, and key stakeholders.


• Represent the EVP at meetings and engagements as needed, especially those with educational partners and community leaders. 

Cross-Functional Collaboration 

• Ensure internal collaboration between Education, Development, Programs, and regional offices.


• Support content-to-program workflows and cross-departmental integration of major initiatives. 

Administrative & Strategic Support 

• Provide high-level administrative support to the EVP, including scheduling, document preparation, and workflow management.


• Serve as a strategic thought partner and operational liaison to maximize the EVP's effectiveness. 

Qualifications & Skills 

Experience 

• 5+ years in executive support, project management, or strategic operations in a nonprofit, educational, or mission-driven setting.


• Experience engaging with Boards of Trustees and/or senior leaders.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Education, Communications, or related field; Master’s degree preferred. 

Skills 

• Strong project management and organizational skills.


• Exceptional communication skills—written, verbal, and interpersonal.


• Familiarity with digital tools (e.g., Asana, Monday.com, Google Workspace).


• Ability to travel up to 20–30% to regional offices and external meetings.


• Knowledge of the Jewish community, educational systems, and global antisemitism preferred. 

Our Benefits:  

We value our people and offer a collaborative and engaging culture. As a SWC employee, you will enjoy work/life balance, generous time off, and comprehensive benefits and programs.  The Simon Wiesenthal Center embraces inclusivity and values our diverse community. We are committed to building a team based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.