Senior Jewish Educator at University of Maryland Hillel

Hillel International • College Park, MD

33d • $85,000 - $110,000

About The Position

Maryland Hillel serves one of the largest and most dynamic Jewish campus communities in the country. Actively seeking to engage Jewish students on their own terms, Maryland Hillel provides students with Jewish opportunities that are meaningful, empowering and engaging. Through a creative mix of leadership training, education, volunteerism, social, spiritual, and cultural opportunities, students are inspired to realize their potential and become the best versions of themselves. Maryland Hillel seeks a Senior Jewish Educator (SJE) who will bring contagious energy and passion for Judaism. They believe strongly in the value of pluralism, have a desire to nurture a community with diverse and varied expressions of Jewish life, possess the ability to connect deeply with students from a wide range of Jewish backgrounds, be enthusiastic about building micro-communities and enjoy creating new opportunities for students. They will work to develop and foster relationships with our Reform, Conservative, and underinvolved Jewish population on campus. The Senior Jewish Educator will serve as part of a multi-dimensional educational and programmatic leadership team working to advance Maryland Hillel’s educational vision and engagement strategy. They will engage directly with students, help lead the student life team, serve as a mentor and a resource to students and staff, and work to bolster opportunities for Jewish education and experience. The Senior Jewish Educator reports to the Assistant Director for Student Life.

Requirements

• Rabbinic ordination or an advanced degree in Jewish studies, Jewish education, or a related field.
• 4+ years of relevant work experience. Experience in community organizing, Hillel, youth movements, camping, or experiential Jewish education is a plus.
• Proven success in community building and outreach, previous experience in program visioning and implementation as well as success in developing curricula and informal educational experiences.
• Ability to prioritize and balance multiple projects simultaneously.
• A strong knowledge base of Jewish content, ranging from traditional Jewish texts to contemporary Jewish wisdom, culture and unconventional Jewish sources.
• Expertise in leading complex conversations about Judaism and Israel in a way that is approachable and meets students at various points in their personal Jewish journeys.
• A commitment to creating an inclusive, vibrant and pluralistic Jewish community.
• A strong entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for Judaism and Israel.
• Ability to engage with people of all interests and backgrounds.
• Confidence initiating and running programs, and comfort asking questions.
• Creative problem-solving, proactive communication, and collaboration.
• Excitement to be a part of a diverse team of staff.
• Ability to collaborate across teams both inside and outside of Hillel.

Responsibilities

• Engage students in conversations, experiences, and opportunities to further Hillel’s vision of Jewish diversity and pluralism.
• Build relationships with students through meaningful conversations and by creating connections to opportunities to participate in Jewish life on campus.
• Innovate and experiment with different engagement methodologies designed to reach students who are currently uninvolved.
• Serve as the lead educator and administrator for multiple cohort based Jewish learning opportunities.
• Develop and facilitate creative educational approaches and innovative curricula targeted towards specific micro-communities.
• Be a part of a collaborative process to create a diverse set of student programs and initiatives.
• Serve as a liaison with on-campus partners for interfaith and religious life projects.
• Be a regular staff presence at Shabbat and holidays at Hillel as well other Shabbat experiences across campus.
• Serve as a staff member on immersive experiences such as Birthright Israel and alternative breaks.

Benefits

• Competitive salary in the non-profit marketplace.
• A comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, life insurance, Long Term Disability (LTD), flexible spending account, generous vacation/sick time, and parental leave.
• Great professional development, mentoring, and skill building opportunities.
• Travel regionally and abroad, particularly to Israel.

What This Job Offers

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