Engagement Associate at Central Florida Hillel

Hillel International • Orlando, FL

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About The Position

Central Florida Hillel (CFH) is seeking an Engagement Associate to advance Jewish student life through thoughtful programming, extensive engagement, and relationship building. The associate helps students connect with Jewish life, learning, and Israel, and collaborates with engagement and programming staff to reach diverse parts of the Jewish student population. CFH serves more than 6,000 Jewish students across UCF, Full Sail, Valencia, and Seminole State.

The role includes working with colleagues and student leaders to plan and deliver programs such as Shabbat and holiday celebrations, social events, social justice projects, Jewish learning, career readiness programming, and other Jewish experiences. The associate identifies potential student leaders, uses data to inform community-building, serves as a Jewish resource to students and campus groups, and assists with the day-to-day operation of Hillel space.

Regular activities include meeting with students, facilitating student program-planning meetings, staffing Shabbat and holiday programming, and preparing the Hillel space for events. The role requires self-motivation, strong relationship-building and organizational abilities, collaboration, comfort with ambiguity, and willingness to work nights and weekends. The associate serves as a role model and mentor for emerging Jewish adults and is expected to demonstrate a commitment to pluralism and comfort with their Jewish identity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 0–2 years of student leadership or professional experience in Jewish leadership programs.
• Experience creating structures and opportunities that assist and empower students to take initiative and ownership for their communities.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to coach others to achieve outcomes.
• Self-motivation to excel in all aspects of the role.
• Ability to connect people’s passions and interests to Hillel’s mission.
• Experience collaborating in a team environment.
• Commitment to pluralism and comfort with one’s Jewish identity.
• Willingness to work nights and weekends.

Nice To Haves

• An entrepreneurial spirit and comfort with ambiguity when developing new opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Work with colleagues and student leaders to implement programs, including Shabbat and holiday celebrations, social opportunities, social justice projects, Jewish learning, career readiness programming, and meaningful Jewish experiences.
• Identify potential student leaders to advance student programming.
• Use data to support a strategic approach to building Jewish life and community on campus.
• Serve as a Jewish resource to students and groups on campus.
• Assist with day-to-day operations of Hillel space.
• Meet with students to further their engagement.
• Facilitate program-planning meetings with student groups.
• Staff Shabbat and holiday programming, assisting with discussions, rituals, and celebrations.
• Ensure the Hillel space is prepared and set up for programs and events.

Benefits

• Competitive salary in the nonprofit marketplace; salary range of $45,000–$47,000.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, vision, and dental insurance.
• Retirement plan.
• Life, AD&D, and Long Term Disability (LTD) insurance.
• Generous vacation and sick time.
• Parental leave.
• Professional development, mentoring, and skill-building opportunities, including Hillel International Global Assembly.
• Regional and international travel, particularly to Israel.
• Hillel swag.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level