Queens Hillel · 2 days ago
Senior Jewish Educator at GW Hillel
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $130K/yr
4+ years expGW Hillel is a vibrant community dedicated to enhancing Jewish life on campus, and they are seeking a Senior Jewish Educator to inspire and guide Jewish students. The role involves implementing educational initiatives, fostering community engagement, and supporting students in their Jewish identity development and exploration.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Sit on the Senior Leadership Team, shaping and developing the educational vision of GW Hillel. Collaboratively design and implement our education and literacy initiative that embodies a vision of Jewish engagement that deeply respects the Jewish identities and needs of every student
Serve as a thought leader, champion, and resource for Jewish learning among the professional team
Build and maintain strategic connections with university and community partners, and with thought-leaders and organizations in the Jewish educational world, to bring the best opportunities to our students as we work to integrate Jewish education into all we do
Support students in their Israel engagement and education and their responses to antisemitism, and work with Senior Leadership to address these issues systemically on our campus
Develop, lead, and evaluate educational opportunities that enable Jewish students to cross three key thresholds: articulating the self, belonging in community, curating & creating Jewish experiences. In addition to opportunities such as cohort-based learning, 1:1 study, and Shabbat and holiday programming, you will think creatively about how to integrate learning into all aspects of GW Hillel’s culture beyond what is currently offered
Serve as a pastoral and/or guiding presence to students. You will be a listening ear, strong shoulder, and wise counselor to students on their paths of adulting and Jewish exploration
Mentor and coach student leaders to create high-quality experiences that are rooted in Jewish values for their peers
Ensure that all programming is intentional, evidence-informed, measurable, and aligned with GW Hillel’s long-term educational impact goals
Coordinate and support Shabbat, High Holiday, and other religious observances in a pluralistic and inclusive manner
Build and maintain an engagement portfolio as a measurement of success; create spaces for meaningful 1:1 dialogue to support individual Jewish journeys and to assess communal needs with Hillel staff, as a result of trends discovered from repeated engagement work
Cultivate individual relationships with a wide array of students to understand the diverse GW student experience
Staff immersive experiences, including Israel trips with an eye toward building deeper relationships with students and engaging them in GW Hillel upon returning
Maintain accurate and up-to-date student engagement data, and actively participate in measurement and assessment efforts to evaluate impact, inform strategy, and strengthen student engagement outcomes
10+ student one-on-ones ranging from exploratory coffee dates with new students, text studies, coaching student leaders, and counseling students with pastoral needs
Developing engaging and educational Jewish content for a new initiative that builds Jewish wisdom and literacy
Working with a major philanthropic partner to identify best practices in Jewish educational settings to implement at GW Hillel
Planning, recruiting, and hosting vibrant and robust Shabbat experiences on campus
Leading 2-3 cohort-based learning experiences
Leading staff learning so all staff are equipped with Jewish knowledge and understanding for an upcoming holiday
Attending a GW Council of Chaplains meeting as GW Hillel’s representative. The interfaith group of chaplains works collaboratively to support GW students and works directly with the University Chaplain and Center for Interfaith & Spiritual Life. May include requests for crisis care and support
Qualification
Required
An advanced degree in Jewish education, rabbinical ordination, Jewish studies, or a related field from an accredited institution
4+ years of professional experience in Jewish education, Hillel, youth movements, camping, or similar experiential learning environments
Proven success in community building or immersive experiential learning, and previous experience in project design and implementation
Experience with innovative curriculum design, educational research, or program evaluation
Strong pastoral, mentoring, and coaching skills
Training and experience in counseling, staff supervision, leadership development, and administration is desirable
Preferred
A strong knowledge base of Jewish content, ranging from traditional Jewish texts to contemporary Jewish wisdom, culture, and a wide range of Jewish sources
Expertise in leading complex conversations about Judaism and Israel in ways that are approachable and meet students with respect, curiosity, and compassion, wherever they are in their personal Jewish journey
An approachable, dynamic, and engaging personality, with outstanding interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
Embrace of Jewish pluralism and acceptance of every student's Jewish identity
Motivation for healthy risk-taking toward professional and organizational growth
A team-oriented approach and strong work ethic. You like to work with others and can also get things done independently
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
Benefits
A comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, Life, AD&D, and Long Term Disability (LTD) insurances, Flexible Spending accounts, vacation/sick time, and parental leave.
Dynamic professional development, mentoring, and skill-building opportunities through our Hillel movement, and other avenues as needed.
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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