Vacancies

The Polis Institute in Jerusalem is seeking to hire a Logistics and Liaison Officer (LLO). All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. The LLO is expected to work within the premises of the Institute and to travel within the city to fulfill the required tasks. The LLO tasks also involve physical effort like carrying bags from shops to the Institute.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Conduct regular purchases for the Institute and submit the required paperwork.
• Liaise with service providers and printing houses to get price quotes and place orders according to the institute’s needs.
• Purchase goods and supplies for events and support the front office with event coordination and organization.
• Ensure the vending machine is properly configured and adequately supplied with goods.

• Handle deliveries to and from the Institute through the Post office and other couriers, especially for books purchased from abroad.
• Deposit cash and checks at the bank.

• Assist the financial department in obtaining price quotes for items that require multiple quotes
• Distribute flyers and posters around the city to promote the Institute’s courses and programs, while respecting the local laws and regulations
• Covering the front office during the administrative officer absence.
• The LLO is expected to coordinate with all departments to make sure their logistical and procurement needs are met in a timely manner
• The LLO can be asked to perform other tasks in line with capacity and availability.

Qualifications & Requirements

• At least a high school diploma.
• A minimum of two years of professional experience
• Professional proficiency in English and Hebrew. Knowledge of Arabic is an asset.
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Open to work in a multi-cultural environment.
• Proactive and self-motivated.
• Legally permitted to work in Israel.

Salary & Conditions

• 25 working hours per week.
• Up to one year contract, renewable based on performance evaluation
• The position is based in Jerusalem.
• The starting salary is according to the Israeli minimum wage. The starting salary can be higher for people with more than two years of professional experience in a similar position.

Application Instructions

Interested and qualified candidates can apply by sending their CV to: [email protected], adding "Logistics and Liaison Officer position" in the email subject, no later than June 5, 2026.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Polis Institute is seeking to hire a Logistics and Liaison Officer (LLO). All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. The LLO is expected to work within the premises of the Institute and to travel within the city to fulfill the required tasks. The LLO tasks also involve physical effort like carrying bags from shops to the Institute.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Consolidate and prepare application documents for entry permits for foreign students enrolled in the academic programs. Submit or deliver applications to the Ministry of Interior.
• Arrange and attend meetings at the Ministry of Interior regarding entry permits for foreign students, as needed.
• Conduct regular purchases for the Institute and submit the required paperwork.
• Liaise with service providers and printing houses to get price quotes and place orders according to the institute’s needs.
• Purchase goods and supplies for events and support the front office with event coordination and organization.
• Ensure the vending machine is properly configured and adequately supplied with goods.
• Handle deliveries to and from the Institute through the Post office and other couriers, especially for books purchased from abroad.
• Deposit cash and checks at the bank.
• Assist the financial department in obtaining price quotes for items that require multiple quotes
• Distribute flyers and posters around the city to promote the Institute’s courses and programs, while respecting the local laws and regulations
• Covering the front office during the administrative officer absence.
• The LLO is expected to coordinate with all departments to make sure their logistical and procurement needs are met in a timely manner
• The LLO can be asked to perform other tasks in line with capacity and availability.

Job Requirements

• At least a high school diploma. A University degree or a vocational training are a plus.
• A minimum of two years of professional experience
• Professional proficiency in English and Hebrew. Knowledge of Arabic is an asset.
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Open to work in a multi-cultural environment.
• Proactive, self-motivated and innovative.
• Legally permitted to work in Israel.

Salary & Conditions

• 30 working hours per week.
• Up to one year contract, renewable based on performance evaluation
• The starting salary is according to the Israeli minimum wage. The starting salary can be higher for people with more than two years of professional experience in a similar position.

Application Instructions

Interested and qualified candidates can apply by sending their CV in English to: [email protected], adding "Logistics and Liaison Officer position" in the email subject, no later than July 28, 2025.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Polis Institute, the Jerusalem Institute of Languages and Humanities, is seeking to hire a full-time Administrative Officer to manage its Front Office. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. The Administrative Officer is expected to work within the premises of the Institute based in Jerusalem.

Tasks and Responsibilities

The main tasks of the Administrative Officer can be divided into four categories:

Reception and administration

• Reception of students and replying to students’ calls and emails.
• Receiving payments, issuing receipt vouchers and handling refunds.
• Helping the teachers and students obtain the needed information for conducting the courses.
• Handling students requests and inquiries.
• Overseeing small purchases.
• Selling books and other merchandise.
• Managing the books stock and placing books orders.
• Supervising the volunteers assigned to the Front Office.

Students’ registration 

• Receiving registration forms for language courses and entering data to the student’s database.
• Communicating with language course students and coordinators regarding (i) courses confirmation/cancellation, and (ii) schedule and course related details.
• Sharing the attendance sheets with the language coordinators at the beginning of the semester and following up on the attendance throughout the semester.
• Contact and follow-up on potential and current students.
• Private lessons coordination.
• Entering grades of language course students into the database.
• Preparing and sending students certificates.

Facility management and overview

• Overseeing the maintenance and cleaning of the facilities.
• Make sure all classrooms have the necessary stationery and IT material.
• Overseeing the garden and the external facilities.
• Overseeing the kitchen and cleaning supplies.
• Help in organizing internal and external events of the Institute.

Assistance to the other departments of the Institute

• Marketing and Communication: Relay client-side information and feedback, posting ads and news on social media platforms, and contributing to creating advertisements’ contents.
• Helping the different departments in organizing events such as lectures, conferences, meals, open days, End of Year graduation ceremony, etc.
• Help in travel and accommodation arrangements for the staff travels, especially the Dean of the Institute
• Other tasks may be requested in accordance with the needs of the institute.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, or relevant field.
• 3+ Years of relevant experience.
• Proven office management and administrative experience.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
• Ability and openness to work in a multi-cultural and multi-linguistic environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional proficiency in English and good command of Arabic or Hebrew. French or Spanish is a plus.
• Familiarity with social media is a plus.
• Accounting background is a plus.
• Legally permitted to work in Israel.

Salary

The salary for this position is defined by the Institution salary scale and commensurates with experience and qualifications.

Application Instructions

Interested and qualified candidates can apply by sending their CV along with a cover letter in English to: [email protected], adding "Administrative Officer position" in the email subject, no later than February 28, 2025.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Polis Institute is seeking to hire a lecturer in Arabic Philology (Language and Literature).

Profile

• Native or near-native proficiency in Arabic.
• Holder of an MA in Arabic language and literature. PhD, or PhD candidate, is a plus.
• At least 2 years experience teaching in higher education.
• Able to work in a multicultural environment.

Requisites

• Legally permitted to work in Israel.
• Advanced knowledge of English.

Content

Examples of the courses that the lecturer will be asked to teach:

• Introduction to Arabic Philology.
• Arabic Folklore and Popular Stories (taught in Arabic).
• Arabic Philosophy.
• Arabic in Media (taught in Arabic).
• Introduction to Arabic Literature.
• Modern Arabic Literature.

Contact*

*Only relevant applicants will be contacted.

If you think you qualify for this position, please send your CV and cover letter before July 19th, 2024 to the following email: [email protected]

Note: only the applications sent to the email above will be taken into consideration.

The Polis Institute is offering opportunities for candidates interested in being trained in teaching Biblical Hebrew. At the end of the training period the Polis Institute can offer to the candidate the possibility to join the Polis teaching staff for the languages he/she has been trained in.

Profile

• Fluent Hebrew speaker or high command of the spoken Biblical Hebrew language.
• Background in languages, linguistics or teaching pedagogy/education.
• Open to learn language teaching methodology and, especially, innovative and immersive methodologies.
• Able to work in a multicultural environment.

Requisites

• Legally permitted to work in the country
• BA. in philology, linguistics or language pedagogy/education
• Passive knowledge of English
  • Some of the courses in the training will be in English, so the candidate is requested to provide proof of a language level high enough to understand and participate in the courses.
• Teaching experience is a plus, but not required.

Offer

• Training opportunity to learn how to teach Biblical Hebrew in a live and immersive way, following The Polis Method.
• The training will be personalized according to the needs of the candidates.
  • The training period will involve both theoretical and practical aspects, as well as observation of classes.
  • The final duration of the training will be decided according to the candidate’s background.
• Polis will cover the training expenses. However, if a position is finally offered to the candidate after the training period and he/she declines the offer, compensation fees must be paid.
• At the end of the training period, Polis keeps the right to offer the trainee a teaching position.

Contact*

*Only relevant applicants will be contacted.

If you think you qualify for this training opportunity, please send by October 8th, 2023 your CV and cover letter to the following email: [email protected] 

Note: only the applications sent to the email above will be taken into consideration.

The Polis Institute is offering opportunities for candidates interested in being trained in teaching Ancient Greek following The Polis Method. At the end of the training period the Polis Institute can offer to the candidate the possibility to join the Polis teaching staff for the languages he/she has been trained in.

Profile

• Background in Humanities and/or Classics, or similar.
• Interest in teaching pedagogy/education.
• Open to learning language teaching methodology and, especially, innovative methodologies.
• Able to work in a multicultural environment.

Requisites

• Legally permitted to work in the country
• MA./BA. in Classics, Humanities, or equivalent.
• Passive knowledge of English
  • Some of the courses in the training will be in English, so the candidate is requested to provide proof of a language level high enough to understand and participate in the courses.
• Teaching experience is a plus, but not required.

Offer

• Training opportunity to learn how to teach Ancient Greek in a live and immersive way, following The Polis Method.
• The training will be personalized according to the needs of the candidates.
  • It will involve both theoretical and practical aspects, observation of classes and leading some of the activities and lessons.
  • The duration of the training will be decided according to the candidate’s background, ranging from one to two academic years.
• Polis will cover the training expenses. However, if a position is finally offered to the candidate after the training period and he/she declines the offer, compensation fees must be paid.
• At the end of the training period, Polis keeps the right to offer the trainee a teaching position.

Contact*

*Only relevant applicants will be contacted.

If you think you qualify for this training opportunity, please send you CV and your motivation letter to the following email: [email protected]

Note: only the applications sent to the email above will be taken into consideration.

The Polis Institute is offering opportunities for candidates interested in being trained in teaching Classical Syriac following The Polis Method. At the end of the training period the Polis Institute can offer to the candidate the possibility to join the Polis teaching staff for the languages he/she has been trained in.

Profile

• Previous knowledge of Classical Syriac.
• Background in teaching pedagogy and education is a plus.
• Open to learn language teaching methodology and, especially, innovative and immersive methodologies.
• Able to work in a multicultural environment.

Requisites

• Legally permitted to work in the country
• BA. in philology, linguistics or any relevant field
• Passive knowledge of English
  • Some of the courses in the training will be in English, so the candidate is requested to provide proof of a language level high enough to understand and participate in the courses.
• Teaching experience is a plus, but not required.

Offer

• Training opportunity to learn how to teach Classical Syriac in a live and immersive way, following The Polis Method.
• The training will be personalized according to the needs of the candidates.
  • The training period will involve both theoretical and practical aspects, as well as observation of classes.
  • The final duration of the training will be decided according to the candidate’s background.
• Polis will cover the training expenses. However, if a position is finally offered to the candidate after the training period and he/she declines the offer, compensation fees must be paid.
• At the end of the training period, Polis keeps the right to offer the trainee a teaching position.

Contact*

*Only relevant applicants will be contacted.

If you think you qualify for this training opportunity, please send your CV and cover letter to the following email: [email protected]

Note: only the applications sent to the email above will be taken into consideration.

The Polis Institute is offering opportunities for candidates interested in being trained in teaching Spoken Arabic following The Polis Method. At the end of the training period the Polis Institute can offer to the candidate the possibility to join the Polis teaching staff for the languages he/she has been trained in.

Arabic instructors – training opportunity

The Polis Institute is offering opportunities for candidates interested in being trained in teaching Spoken Arabic following The Polis Method. At the end of the training period the Polis Institute can offer to the candidate the possibility to join the Polis teaching staff for the languages he/she has been trained in.

Profile

• Native Arabic speaker or bilingual.
• Holder of a BA. in languages or linguistics. Background in teaching pedagogy and education is a plus.
• Open to learn language teaching methodology and, especially, innovative and immersive methodologies.
• Able to work in a multicultural environment.

Requisites

• Legally permitted to work in the country
• BA. in philology, linguistics or any related field.
• Passive knowledge of English
  • Some of the courses in the training will be in English, so the candidate is requested to provide proof of a language level high enough to understand and participate in the courses.
• Teaching experience is a plus, but not required.

Offer

• Training opportunity to learn how to teach Spoken Arabic in a live and immersive way, following The Polis Method.
• The training will be personalized according to the needs of the candidates.
  • The training period will involve both theoretical and practical aspects, as well as observation of classes.
  • The final duration of the training will be decided according to the candidate’s background.
• Polis will cover the training expenses. However, if a position is finally offered to the candidate after the training period and he/she declines the offer, compensation fees must be paid.
• At the end of the training period, Polis keeps the right to offer the trainee a teaching position.

Contact*

*Only relevant applicants will be contacted.

If you think you qualify for this training opportunity, please send your CV and cover letter before March 30th, 2023 to the following email: [email protected]

Note: only the applications sent to the email above will be taken into consideration.

Polis – The Jerusalem Institute of Languages and Humanities is seeking a full-time Project Coordinator for a scholarly project dedicated to the publication of a Hebrew Bible, encompassing the Catholic Old Testament and New Testament.

The coordinator will assist in the organization, documentation, and editorial preparation of the project while supporting communication between the internal team and external consultants.

The position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and an interest in biblical studies and textual scholarship.

Main Responsibilities

The Project Coordinator will assist with the following tasks:

• Conduct documentary research in libraries and academic collections
• Manage project correspondence and administrative communication
• Assist in the verification and preparation of Hebrew textual editions
• Support typesetting and page layout preparation
• Coordinate and follow up with external consultants and collaborators
• Contribute to the overall organization and progress of the project

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge of the history of the biblical and Christian canon
• Familiarity with Biblical Hebrew translation and textual work
• Good command of literary Hebrew
• Skills in page layout and editorial preparation
• Ability to work effectively in a team and in a multicultural environment
• Must be legally authorized to work in Israel

Additional Assets

• Knowledge of Ancient Greek, or willingness to pursue Ancient Greek studies
• Experience with academic editing or scholarly publication

Working Conditions

Full-time position

On-site work in Jerusalem

Salary: Slightly above the Israeli legal minimum, with adjustments based on experience.

Application Procedure

Interested candidates should send a CV and cover letter in English to:

[email protected]

Please indicate “Project Coordinator – Hebrew Bible Publication” in the subject line.

Application deadline: March 24, 2026