Program Engagement Associate at Berkeley Hillel
Program Engagement Associate at Berkeley Hillel
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$ 50000 - 55000
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Program & Engagement Associate
Berkeley Hillel
Role Overview
Berkeley Hillel is adding two Program & Engagement Associates to the team to support Jewish student life on campus. Were looking for selfstarters who are excited to bring their own passions into the work of engaging Jewish students. Whether youre energized by social justice Jewish learning the arts music mental health advocacy outdoor adventures Israel or something else entirely this role is your opportunity to channel what you love into building Jewish community at UC Berkeley.
As Program Associates youll have the freedom to develop creative studentcentered programming that makes Jewish life exciting relevant and accessible. Youll be social connectors community builders and innovators helping students discover meaningful ways to engage with Judaism on their own terms.
We need people who take initiative thrive on relationshipbuilding and isnt afraid to try new things. If you love the idea of meeting students where they are and bringing your unique passions into the work this job is for you.
UC Berkeley is a dynamic and diverse campus where a wide range of perspectives are expressed and it is also home to a vibrant and thriving Jewish student community. Jewish campus life is rich with opportunities for connection learning and celebration. Students can find a welcoming community and a strong sense of identity while engaging with the broader intellectual and social environment of the university. We welcome anyone who wants to be part of this exciting and rewarding environment to join our team! Berkeley is not only a great place to study but also a great place to work. If you have any questions we encourage you to reach out to our staff to hear firsthand how much we love working and living in Berkeley.
What Youll Do
(This role is dynamic and evolving and we want you to bring your own ideas to it!
- Infuse your own passions into Jewish engagementwhether through social action projects spirituality arts and culture wellness or other initiatives that excite you
- Build deep oneonone relationships with 80100 Jewish students helping them find meaningful ways to connect to Jewish life
- Take charge of Berkeley Hillels social media presence using it as a tool to tell compelling stories and foster community
- Lead and grow Berkeley Hillels Weekly Kosher BBQ making it a space for connection conversation and engagement for 150 students each week
- Develop social action and servicelearning opportunities giving students ways to live out Jewish values through justice and activism
- Expand outreach to students in diverse spaces including Greek Life coops dorms and other campus communities
- Build a thriving graduate student community ensuring Jewish life remains vibrant beyond undergrad
- Organize Welcome Week and the Freshmen Retreat designing experiences that help new students find their place in Jewish life
- Be a creative force at Hillellaunching new programs shaping student leadership opportunities and making Jewish life more engaging and meaningful
What Youre Great At:
- Taking initiativeyou dont wait for direction; you see opportunities and make them happen
- Bringing your personal passions into your work inspiring students with what excites you most
- Building relationshipspeople naturally open up to you and you love creating meaningful connections
- Thinking outside the boxyou bring fresh ideas and are excited to experiment with new approaches
- Understanding peopleyou have a high EQ can read a room and feel comfortable engaging different types of students
- Creating spaces where students feel welcome included and inspired
- Making Judaism accessible and relevantyou help students find their own connection to Jewish life in ways that resonate with them.
- Managing multiple projects at onceyoure organized adaptable and great at balancing big ideas with small details.
What Youll Bring to the Job
- A bachelors degree and 02 years of professional experience or strong collegiate internships/fellowships.
- A gogetter mindsetyou thrive in environments where you can take ownership and make things happen.
- A passion for building and strengthening Jewish community.
- The ability to connect with students across diverse backgrounds and interests.
- Strong communication skills whether youre talking to students writing social media posts or collaborating with colleagues.
- A willingness to take risks be creative and learn from experience.
- A deep appreciation for Jewish life culture and traditionwhether you grew up deeply involved or found your own path to Jewish engagement
What Youll Receive
- Competitive salary in the nonprofit marketplace: $50000$55000
- Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance retirement plan life and disability insurance flexible spending accounts generous vacation/sick time and parental leave
- Additional perks: a gym/wellness stipend transportation stipend and professional development opportunities
About Berkeley Hillel
Working at Berkeley Hillel means joining a team of passionate driven and fun Jewish professionals at the #1 public university in the country. We offer competitive nonprofit salaries worklife balance and the opportunity to engage with a student community that is smart caring and deeply connected. Our recently renovated 15000 sq. ft. building completed in 2018 is a landmark on campus ideally situated across the street from Berkeley Law and International House. The Bay Area boasts a diverse and thriving Jewish community with countless opportunities for young adults and families to engage Jewishly. Every day we feel lucky to work on this campus in this building with this teamand we hope youll join us!
Berkeley Hillel is affiliated with Hillel International. Hillel International enriches the lives of Jewish students so they may enrich the Jewish people and the world and envisions a world where every student is inspired to make an enduring commitment to Jewish life learning and Israel.
About Hillel International
In 1923 Rabbi Benjamin Frankel started Hillel with humble means a noble mission and a breathtaking vision: to convey Jewish civilization to a new generation. Today Hillel International continues to enrich the lives of Jewish students and is the largest Jewish campus organization in the world at nearly 1000 colleges and universities across North America and around the world. As Hillel evolves as an organization the mission remains steadfast: to create lasting connections with every Jewish student that foster an enduring commitment to Jewish life learning and Israel and train them to become the next Jewish leaders.
Hillel is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an accepting and inclusive environment for all.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
