Modern Orthodox Educator in Residence at UMass Hillel

Hillel International • Amherst, MA

32d • Hybrid

About The Position

UMass Amherst Hillel is seeking a Modern Orthodox educator, or a co-educator team, to support and inspire Jewish learning, practice, and engagement. The Orthodox Educator will join UMass Hillel for select Shabbatot and chagim as a mentor, educator, and advisor, with availability for ongoing student support and relationship building between visits. UMass Hillel is a pluralistic community that sustains core resources for Jewish religious life, including kosher meals, multiple services, and an eruv. The Orthodox Educator will collaborate with Hillel’s full-time Hadar Campus rabbi and staff to foster the growth of the Modern Orthodox community and the broader Jewish community. This role offers an opportunity to serve as a dedicated role model, excited to study, pray, advise students, and support each student’s Jewish journey.

Requirements

• A warm, engaging, approachable personality
• Ability to serve as a role model and mentor to Orthodox students
• Commitment to contributing to an inclusive, friendly, welcoming and pluralist Jewish community.
• A strong knowledge of Jewish content, ranging from traditional texts to contemporary Jewish wisdom.
• An ability to make Jewish text and tradition accessible to students with a range of backgrounds and knowledge levels.
• Excitement to support college students and their journeys.
• Relevant previous experience in Jewish leadership or educational positions, experience in Hillel, youth movements, camping, experiential Jewish education, or grassroots community organizing within Modern Orthodox communities.

Nice To Haves

• May be an Orthodox rabbi, rabbinical student, maharat, or maharat student, rabbanit, or yoetzet halacha
• May be a passionate, Jewishly knowledgeable person who spends their week in another field, who wants to have a positive impact on Jewish college students.
• Applications from individual educators, as well as co-educator teams interested in a joint role are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Nurture the growth of the UMass observant community.
• Visit campus for 2-3 Shabbats per semester and for several fall chaggim (if available), supporting Hillel’s Shabbat community, including facilitating services and learning.
• Teach and facilitate learning; create opportunities for meaningful engagement and growth through Jewish text and wisdom.
• Build meaningful relationships with students through pastoral care, chevruta learning, halachic support, and mentorship.
• Support student interests, empowering them to explore their passions, ideas and grow as leaders.
• Partner with Hillel staff to ensure observant students have the resources to thrive at Hillel and on campus.
• Provide ongoing student support remotely between visits on campus.
• Potentially visit weekly or biweekly to lead Women’s Learning, depending on qualifications and availability.

Benefits

• Compensation between $7,000-$10,000, dependent upon the agreed-upon scope of work
• Housing and travel stipend for campus visits
• A dynamic network of colleagues, students, parents, and university partners
• Opportunities for professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed