The Israel Center for Educational Innovation (ICEI) is looking to hire a freelance English-language writer to join our Resource Development Team. ICEI operates whole-school turnaround programs in underperforming Jewish and Arab elementary schools throughout Israel. Our mission is to transform school culture, leadership, and instruction so that every child develops strong literacy and learning skills, setting them up for higher academic success and a better future.
The Role
We’re looking for a skilled English writer to translate program data, outcomes, and stories into polished donor reports, grant renewals, and newsletters. This is a detail-driven, donor-facing writing role for someone who can turn raw material into clear, compelling narrative. The position is remote, with occasional hours in the field or at events. The role will report to the Deputy Director of Development.
Responsibilities
- Draft donor reports and grant renewal applications for ICEI’s funders and donors, incorporating program outcome data and stories from the field
- Interview ICEI program and data staff (in Hebrew or Arabic) to gather information where needed
- Write quarterly newsletters, adapting material developed for donor and grant reports
- Take on additional writing projects as needed, based on ICEI’s evolving development and communications needs
Requirements
- Significant experience in grant writing, donor reports, or similar development materials for nonprofits
- Strong ability to shape program data and outcome stories into clear, donor-ready narrative
- English – mother tongue level
- Hebrew – high-level conversational and reading skills
- Arabic – an advantage
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently
- Comfort using AI tools (e.g. Claude) to support drafting – an advantage
- Identification with ICEI’s mission
This is a part-time freelance position available to start immediately. Compensation is hourly or on a monthly retainer, according to the candidate’s experience and rates.
To apply, please send your CV and 1–2 writing samples (ideally a donor report, grant application, or similar development material) to rivka@icei.org.il.