Engagement Associate

Hillel at the University of Georgia

Role Overview

Hillel at the University of Georgia (Hillel UGA) the center of Jewish life at the University of Georgia is seeking a passionate dynamic and relationship-driven Engagement Associate to inspire and support students with a focus on first-year and Jewish Greek life students as they explore and build their Jewish identities on campus.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team at one of the Souths most vibrant universities home to one of the regions largest Jewish student populations and one of the most active Greek systems in the country. Youll often be the first warm welcoming face students encounter at UGA and your work will be central to shaping the Jewish student experience.

In this role youll focus on building one-on-one relationships creating and executing engaging and meaningful programs and collaborating with Greek life partners and student leaders to expand Hillel UGAs impact both inside the Orkin Hillel Center and throughout campus. Youll also contribute to broader engagement efforts communications and Shabbat and holiday experiences as a valued member of our collaborative and creative team.

Were looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced student-centered environment; someone who loves connecting with others brings energy and initiative and has a strong passion for Jewish life leadership and community building.

This role is open for both immediate hire or for hire to start in January 2026.

About Athens GA:

Athens known as the Classic City is a vibrant college town with a mix of small-town charm and big-city creativity. Its the birthplace of bands like R.E.M. and the B-52s and you can still catch live music almost any night of the week.

Athens is easy to love: low traffic affordable living and a real sense of community. Fall brings UGA football and a contagious Bulldog spirit that fills the city. TheJewish communityis small but close-knit full of kind people who love to welcome new faces for Shabbat or a good conversation

The food scene is incredible; from a Top Chefled Vietnamese spot to classic Southern comfort food and plenty of casual favorites in between. Festivals like AthFest and the Twilight Criterium bring the whole town together and weekends are filled with farmers markets local art and time outdoors at the Botanical Gardens or Sandy Creek Park.

Most people who move to Athens dont want to that perfect mix of laid-back living creativity and connection.

What Youll Do

• Build meaningful relationships with at least 200 Jewish students each year with a primary focus on first-year students and those involved in Greek Life.
• Develop and implement creative engagement strategies tailored to Jewish students in fraternities and sororities this includes small group experiences and collaborative events with Greek chapters.
• Partner with first-year students and Greek Life leadership to foster inclusive vibrant Jewish life across campus. Offer Jewish educational experiences integrated into the freshman pledging process.
• Work with senior staff to support communications efforts including social media e-newsletters and marketing initiatives for spotlighting events and student engagement.
• Help plan and execute cornerstone programs such as Shabbat and holiday celebrations the Jewish Learning Fellowship (JLF) and wellness-focused initiatives.
• Mentor and support student leaders engagement interns and fellows in developing their leadership and programmatic skills.
• Represent Hillel UGA at campus-wide events including tabling student activity fairs and Greek recruitment events.
• Provide engaging Sunday brunch programs centered around student-driven discussion topics and Jewish connection.
• Expand tzedek (social justice) efforts across Greek chapters including the continued success of the annual charity basketball tournament.
• Collaborate on Israel-related programs with Greek Life
• Work in partnership as a part of the Hillel UGA team to execute all programs and initiatives with Hillel UGA and the greater Hillels of Georgia statewide system

A Typical Week Might Include

• Grabbing coffee at Starbucks with a new student to learn about their passions and campus experience.
• Partnering with a fraternity or sorority chair to plan an engaging and meaningful Greek Life Shabbat.
• Texting first-year students to personally invite them to our upcoming bagel brunch.
• Collaborating with a student leader to organize a thoughtful evening exploring the intersection of Judaism and mental health.
• Sharing highlights from last nights challah bake on Instagram to celebrate community and connection.
• Welcoming students to the Orkin Hillel Center and helping boost attendance for our spirited student-centered Shabbat dinners.
• Spending Sunday afternoons at the Greek houses.
• Helping facilitate events like the UGA Greek Life Charity Basketball Tournament with Greek Life Leaders.

What Youll Bring to the Job

• A Bachelors degree
• 02 years of experience in student engagement informal education Jewish life or a related field.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to connect with a wide range of students.
• Passion for Jewish identity community and pluralistic engagement.
• A creative entrepreneurial mindset with attention to detail and follow-through.
• Comfort working both independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with Greek Life culture and/or a desire to learn and engage effectively with students in these spaces.
• Skills or interest in learning communications tools like Canva email marketing platforms and basic website management.

What Youll Receive

• A competitive salary range of $50000-$60000
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance Group Supplemental Retirement Annuity Pension Plan life insurance Long Term Disability Flexible Spending Plan generous vacation/sick time and parental leave.
• Outstanding supervision professional development mentorship and skill-building opportunities.
• A supportive fun and values-driven work culture.
• The chance to make a real impact on Jewish life and leadership at UGA.
• Travel for professional conferences continuing education and immersive programs including travel to Israel and the Jewish world.

About Hillels of Georgia

Hillel UGA is a part of the Hillels of Georgia system which serves as an umbrella organization partnering with college campuses to provide thousands of Jewish students with their Jewish home away from home. Our mission is to create vibrant Jewish life on every campus in Georgia. We do so by providing meaningful Jewish experiences to thousands of students on campuses across Georgia. Hillels of Georgia was founded in 2003 to engage and empower Jewish students to create vibrant and dynamic Jewish life on campuses across the state. Hillels of Georgia is a proud member of Hillel International and beneficiary of the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta.

Hillels of Georgia 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.