Repair the World Service Coordinator at OC Hillel

Hillel International • Irvine, CA

9d • $50,000 - $60,000

About The Position

This role is a partnership between OC Hillel and Repair the World, focused on creating and leading Jewish service programs across multiple campuses. The coordinator will build relationships with students, design service experiences addressing community needs, and inspire young adults towards lifelong service and Jewish engagement. The position involves partnering with local organizations, facilitating Jewish learning connected to service, and fostering connections within and beyond the Jewish community. The goal is to deepen impact through transformative Jewish service programming, engaging students who are not currently involved in Jewish life through service as an entry point. The role requires a passion for Jewish values, social justice, and service, with strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of professional work experience, preferably in service programming, community organizing, Jewish education, or campus engagement
• Experience facilitating Jewish learning and/or service experiences
• Bachelor's degree
• Passion for Jewish values, social justice, and service in support of social change
• Strong leadership skills; detail-oriented, excellent people skills, self-starter
• Strong entrepreneurial spirit including a willingness to take risks, pilot new programs, and learn from your wins as well as your losses
• Ability to collaborate across teams both inside OC Hillel, with external community partners, and within a national network
• Service Mindset: Commitment to serving others, grounded in a belief that we can make a difference in making the world better by serving alongside our neighbors to meet community needs.
• Commitment to building relationships within and beyond the Jewish community

Nice To Haves

• Flexible Schedule: Availability to facilitate evening and weekend programs based on the needs of partners’ and participants’ varying schedules.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and lead Jewish service programs that engage young adults in meaningful direct service opportunities addressing pressing local needs such as food insecurity and providing services to people who are unhoused
• Build strategic partnerships with local direct service providers and Jewish organizations to create impactful service experiences
• Meet with students one-on-one to identify their interests, engage them in service opportunities, and help them feel a sense of belonging in the Jewish community
• Engage students in service as a meaningful part of their life, and in doing so inspire them to have deeper engagement as Jewish students on and off campus
• Facilitate Jewish learning and reflection connected to every service experience, using Repair the World's Jewish service learning pedagogy and educational resources
• Recruit, train, and support Service Ambassadors who will facilitate peer-led service programs
• Develop strategies to build relationships with 180+ students currently not engaged in Jewish life, using service as an entry point
• Track program data and participation to support continuous improvement and shared learning with Repair the World
• Collaborate with OC Hillel colleagues on program recruitment and integration with broader campus engagement strategies
• Supervise student leaders responsible for peer-led service programming
• Share stories of impact and utilize marketing materials and guidance from Repair to amplify local impact

Benefits

• Competitive salary in the non-profit marketplace. The salary range for this role is $50,000 - $60,000.
• A comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, Group Supplemental Retirement Annuity (GSRA), pension plan, life insurance, Long Term Disability (LTD), Flexible Spending Plan, generous vacation/sick time, and parental leave
• Training, curriculum resources, program guides, and Jewish service learning materials from Repair the World
• Ongoing professional development through Repair the World, and participation in a Community of Practice with service professionals across the country
• Professional development, mentoring, and skill-building opportunities provided through Hillel
• The opportunity to launch something brand new and make a lasting impact on Jewish service in Orange County

What This Job Offers

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