Queens Hillel · 1 month ago
Senior Jewish Educator at University of Maryland Hillel
College Park, Maryland, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$85K/yr - $110K/yr
4+ years expMaryland Hillel serves one of the largest and most dynamic Jewish campus communities in the country, actively seeking to engage Jewish students with meaningful opportunities. The Senior Jewish Educator will work to develop relationships with students, lead educational programs, and foster a diverse Jewish community on campus.
Non-profit Organization Management
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
Qualification
Required
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
Benefits
Health insurance
Retirement plan
Life insurance
Long Term Disability (LTD)
Flexible spending account
Generous vacation/sick time
Parental leave
Company
Queens Hillel
As one of the most active student organizations on campus, Queens Hillel provides a wide array of social, cultural, educational, spiritual, and travel opportunities for one of the largest and most diverse Jewish student populations in the country.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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