Director of Song at Boston University Hillel
Director of Song at Boston University Hillel
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Director of Song
Boston University Hillel
Role Overview
The Director of Song at BU Hillel will use music as a powerful tool for connection engagement and inspiration enriching Jewish life on campus through song prayer and communal gatherings. This individual will be a Jewish leader educator and organizer working closely with students to foster a vibrant and inclusive musical culture at BU Hillel. Utilizing humancentered design methodology they will engage in deep listening collaboration and iterative problemsolving to derive key insights from students about music song arts and instruments enabling the implementation of impactful and engaging programs that resonate with the campus community.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Hillel staff to integrate music into educational spiritual and communitybuilding initiatives.
- Organize musical programs and workshops ensuring they are engaging pluralistic and accessible to all students.
- Train and mentor student song leaders empowering them to take on leadership roles in musical and prayer experiences.
- Cultivate relationships with students from diverse Jewish backgrounds using music to foster a sense of belonging.
- Create new musical traditions and experiences helping shape the evolving sound of Jewish life at BU Hillel.
Who You Are
We are looking for a passionate organized and missiondriven leader who understands the power of music in shaping Jewish identity and community. The ideal candidate will bring:
- A lover of Jewish music and an enthusiastic and talented song leader
- A strong entrepreneurial spirit with a willingness to take creative risks and learn from both successes and challenges. You bring music ruach and spirit to every experience inspiring students with your passion for Judaism and love of Israel.
- The ability to create space for diverse perspectives and foster an inclusive welcoming musical culture.
- Strong relationshipbuilding skills with a natural ability to connect with students from a wide range of backgrounds.
- A desire to support students and provide uplifting musical experiences especially in moments of challenge.
- A collaborative and proactive communication style ensuring smooth coordination across Hillel staff and student leaders.
- A commitment to Jewish pluralism ensuring that music at BU Hillel is welcoming to students from all denominations and levels of observance.
Preferred Experience
- Experience leading Jewish music in prayer communal gatherings or educational settings.
- Proficiency in vocal performance and instrumental accompaniment (guitar or another accompanying instrument preferred).
- Prior experience working with college students in an educational musical or leadership capacity.
- Program planning experience including the development and facilitation of musical events or student leadership training.
- A background in Jewish music education or community leadership with 35 years of relevant experience.
If you are passionate about using song to build Jewish life and inspire the next generation of Jewish leaders we encourage you to apply!
What Youll Receive
- Highlevel professional development to help develop core skills and gain expertise from changemakers engagers and Jewish life experts.
- Mentoring and career coaching to help you during and after your position
- A network of terrific colleagues from across BU and the Hillel movement.
- Exposure to and partnerships with highly trained and seasoned mental health professionals across BUs 30000 student campus
- Travel opportunities both domestically and internationally multiple times per year.
- A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance Tax Deferred Retirement Plan Life AD&D and LongTerm Disability insurances Flexible Spending Plan generous vacation/sick time and parental leave.
- A salary of $50000 $75000 depending on level of experience.
AboutBoston University Hillel
Boston University Hillel is at the hub of a thriving city of Boston right near Fenway Park. Home to 4000 Jewish undergraduates and 2000 graduate students BU Hillels mission is to inspire educate and empower BU students to lead meaningful and joyous Jewish lives. Boston is a vital center for Jewish and young adult and family life. More than ever students need us and we need to stand with them and to stand with Israel. Here are a few key resources and videos we are sharing with our community:
- Israel in Crisis Campus Plan
- Israel in Crisis Educational Resources
- Standing in Solidarity with Israel Video (Vigil and Shabbat w/ 9 BU Deans)
- BU students sing Hatikvah at BU Hillel Shabbat
- Israel Solidarity Vigil Recap
- Antisemitism Reporting Database
Boston University 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:
Director
Employment Type
Full Time
