Jewish Life and Israel Engagement Manager

What You’ll Do
Israel Engagement Portfolio

Develop and lead a robust and diverse Israel education and engagement strategy.
Engage students from a wide range of backgrounds and beliefs in conversations and programming about Israel.
Advise and support student-led Israel groups, spanning the spectrum of political, cultural and societal aspects of Israel education and advocacy.
Develop a cadre of influential, proactive and knowledgeable student Israel leaders.
Lead students and colleagues in shaping strategy and responding to campus conversations about Israel.
Serve as the lead educator for Israel related learning cohorts and other educational opportunities.
Liaise with outside Israel organizations on Israel-related opportunities.
Support staff effort to increase student travel to Israel and oversee meaningful post-trip follow-up experiences and opportunities.
Staff immersive Israel experiences, such as Birthright and Perspectives (interfaith and intercultural trip to Israel) and conventions including but not limited to AIPAC and JStreet.

General Engagement Portfolio

Develop and implement a comprehensive engagement strategy for Hillel to map campus and engage students. Utilize this strategy and implementation to develop innovative initiatives and move the needle toward engaging more Jewish students in more Jewish experiences.
Lead staff team in engagement work, helping staff set and surpass individual and collective engagement goals.
Conduct 1:1 meetings with students to build relationships and identify and develop student leaders.
Innovate and experiment with different engagement methodologies designed to reach students who are currently uninvolved as well as micro-communities on campus.
Build upon existing programs as well as initiate and implement new programs to serve unmet student needs.
Track progress and evaluate impact using LittleGreenLight.
Participate fully in the shared work of Hillel, community events, staff meetings and training, and other duties as assigned.

Student Leadership Portfolio

Directly advise a select number of student groups and their leadership
In collaboration with the Managing Director, determine goals and outcomes for student organizations and their student leadership.
Empower student leaders by equipping them with the training, tools, and resources to create impactful programs while also aligning with the larger goals and vision of GW Hillel.
Identify and nurture emerging leaders in the Jewish community at GW and, in collaboration with other staff, create opportunities to develop their skills.

What You’ll Bring to the Job
2–4 years of professional experience
Bachelor’s degree required
Passion for Judaism, Israel, and Jewish community building
Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills
Ability to facilitate thoughtful, approachable conversations about Judaism and Israel
Knowledge of Israel with a commitment to ongoing learning
Experience supervising, delegating, and leading teams
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Confident leading programs and taking initiative
Warm, welcoming, and inclusive approach to engaging diverse students
Creative problem-solver who turns ideas into action
Flexible, collaborative team player eager to grow beyond core responsibilities