Coordinator of Jewish Life & Community Engagement

Harvard-Westlake School•Studio City, CA

13h•Hybrid

About The Position

Our Coordinator of Jewish Life & Community Engagement will support the spiritual, academic, cultural, and personal lives of students, faculty, and staff at Harvard-Westlake, especially Jewish students, faculty, and staff. They will also provide support to our Jewish student affinity groups, lead campus conversations on Judaism and Jewish life, contribute to interfaith dialogues, and create a welcoming environment where everyone feels an equal sense of belonging. The Coordinator of Jewish Life & Community Engagement will serve as an active member of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion team and works on both the Middle and Upper School campuses.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience, grounding, or coursework in Jewish education, counseling, or community engagement
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including public speaking and facilitation
Demonstrated ability to work effectively within an organizational structure, including collaborating across teams, communicating proactively, and aligning work with institutional priorities
Ability to build trust with students and colleagues while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries and role clarity
Deep understanding of and respect for the diversity within Jewish traditions and the broader inter-religious landscape

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted adult and advisor to Jewish students, supporting their identity development, well-being, and sense of belonging
Provide mentorship and guidance to students from a range of Jewish backgrounds
Co-support and co-advise Jewish student affinity spaces and clubs, including cultivating student leadership development
Contribute to creating inclusive spaces that reflect the diversity of Jewish identities and experiences within the broader school community
Advocate for students in academic and community settings as needed
Support student-related concerns through collaboration with deans, honor boards, and concerned community reporting systems using culturally responsive and restorative practices
Support Jewish faculty and affinity spaces, including facilitating or advising the Jewish faculty affinity group
Provide consultation to faculty and staff on culturally responsive practices related to Jewish identity and inclusion
Support the coordination and implementation of Jewish cultural and holiday programming, in collaboration with relevant campus partners
Assist in planning and facilitating educational and community-building opportunities related to Jewish identity and experience
Collaborate with the Chaplain, the Community and Belonging and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion teams to support interfaith initiatives and broader community programming
Work in close partnership with the Assistant Head of School for Community and Belonging to assess needs and identify priorities for Jewish student life
Partner with faculty and staff as appropriate to support student needs and community engagement
Provide consultation and perspective, as appropriate, to support culturally responsive and inclusive practices related to Jewish identity
Support relationships with local and national organizations (University of Southern California Shoah Foundation, ConnectEd, Jewish Federation Los Angeles, etc.) and community partners to enhance student programming and learning opportunities
Engage with families and alumni in collaboration with relevant school offices, as appropriate
Operate with transparency, professionalism, and strong alignment with supervisory guidance
Demonstrate the ability to prioritize effectively within a part-time scope, maintaining focus on core responsibilities
Contribute to an inclusive environment that reflects the diversity of Jewish identities and experiences
Other duties as determined in collaboration with and under the direction of the Assistant Head of School for Community and Belonging