Engagement Associate at Queens Hillel (Seasonal)

Hillel International • New York, NY

19d • $23,000 - $25,000

About The Position

The Engagement Associate at Queens Hillel plays a key role in fostering a vibrant and inclusive Jewish community on campus. This position focuses on proactively connecting with new and under-involved students, building authentic relationships with students to understand their needs, interests, and identities. The Engagement Associate will help in creating a warm, welcoming, and supportive environment for Jewish students across our campuses.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 0–2 years of professional work experience.
• A strong sense of flexibility, empathy, creativity, and humility.
• Ability to connect with students across different backgrounds and levels of Jewish knowledge.
• Motivation to fulfill our mission of connecting every Jewish student to Jewish life and community.
• Flexibility to work some nights and weekends as needed.
• An entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for creating opportunities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a strong professional team.

Responsibilities

• Identify a portfolio of students currently less engaged with Jewish life on campus and create a plan to connect them to meaningful opportunities.
• Serve as an active member of Queens Hillel’s Student Impact Team, participating fully in all meetings and planning.
• Build deep relationships with at least 90 individual students.
• Develop at least 90 one-on-one relationships with Jewish students by meeting them where they live, work and/or study, utilizing creative methods to reach and interest them.
• Participate as a member of the Hillel staff team on major programs, Shabbat, and holidays, as assigned.
• Maintain records of programs and attendance for measurement and ongoing evaluation.

Benefits

• Competitive salary in the non-profit marketplace. The total salary range for this seasonal role (January 2026- June 30, 2026) role is $23,000-$25,000, commensurate with experience.
• A cell phone stipend, on-campus parking (if needed) and ample opportunities for professional development.
• The opportunity to live and work in the most diverse geographic region in the world (Queens) and experience everything Queens and New York City has to offer.
• Hillel offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plan, Life, AD&D and Long Term Disability Insurances, generous vacation and medical time and parental leave.
• Great professional development, mentoring, and skill-building opportunities.
• Dedicated and fun colleagues who want to bring out the best in you.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level