Community Engagement Associate

University of WisconsinMadison Hillel

Role Overview

UW Hillel is seeking a thoughtful energized and relational Community Engagement Associate to deepen student engagement oversee communications and lead our growing career networking initiative. This is a dynamic opportunity to join a vibrant Hillel serving one of the countrys largest Jewish student populations.

Youll play a key role in building meaningful relationships with students managing Hillels LaunchPad Career Networking Program (scaling from 50 to 150 student mentees) and strengthening our communications channelsincluding the website and student enewsletter. A major part of your work will also focus on welcoming supporting and engaging firstyear students helping them find their place in Jewish life on campus from day one.

Were looking for a connector a mentor and a creative thinkersomeone who can inspire students to explore Jewish identity and wellbeing in ways that feel personal and relevant.

What Youll Do

• Build authentic relationships with at least 200 Jewish students annually including those less connected to Jewish life.
• Lead and scale LaunchPad Hillels professional mentorship program:
• Recruit and support 150 student mentees annually.
• Coordinate mentorship matches manage student engagement and grow alumni mentor participation.
• Work with the Director of Advancement and CEO to communicate with Mentors and build systems and impact reporting.
• Manage Hillels website content and create an engaging and informative weekly student enewsletter caf marketing and social media.
• Design and implement creative programming for firstyear students including orientation outreach small group experiences and mentorship connections.
• In Collaboration with senior staff mentor student interns and engagement fellows.
• Partner with student organizations campus departments and interestbased groups to expand Hillels reach.
• Collaborate with Hillels professional team to support Shabbat holidays and campuswide initiatives.

A Typical Day Might Include

• Meeting a firstyear student for coffee to talk about getting involved.
• Coaching a student intern on how to recruit LaunchPad mentees.
• Writing the weekly enewsletter and updating the website with upcoming events.
• Organizing a firstyear dinner or reflection group.
• Supporting a student through a tough week and helping them access wellness support.
• Wrapping up the day by welcoming students to a candlelit Shabbat dinner

What Youll Bring to the Job

• A Bachelors degree and 02 years of experience in engagement education communications or related work.
• Strong relationshipbuilding skills and a natural ability to connect with college students.
• Passion for Jewish life pluralism and helping others explore identity.
• Strong organizational and project management skills especially in overseeing programs like LaunchPad.
• Experience with or willingness to learn communications tools (email platforms websites Canva etc..
• Creativity and initiative in designing innovative and studentcentered programs.
• A commitment to student wellness and Jewish values of care reflection and resilience.
• Comfort navigating a fastpaced teamoriented environment with multiple priorities.

What Youll Receive

• A competitive salary in the range of $44000$46000.
• Health benefits and paid time off and a fitness center.
• Professional development training and mentoring.
• A fun collaborative missiondriven work culture.
• The chance to make a lasting impact on Jewish life.

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.