Modern Orthodox Educator in Residence

Who You Are
You may be an Orthodox rabbi, rabbinical student, maharat, or maharat student, rabbanit, or yoetzet halacha
You may be a passionate, Jewishly knowledgeable person who spends their week in another field, who wants to have a positive impact on Jewish college students.
We welcome applications from individual educators, as well as co-educator teams interested in a joint role
If you are drawn to this job and aren’t sure, please be in touch.

What You’ll Do
Nurture the growth of the UMass observant community.
Visit campus for 2-3 Shabbats per semester and for several fall chaggim (if available), supporting Hillel’s Shabbat community, including facilitating services and learning.
Teach and facilitate learning; create opportunities for meaningful engagement and growth through Jewish text and wisdom.
Build meaningful relationships with students through pastoral care, chevruta learning, halachic support, and mentorship.
Support student interests, empowering them to explore their passions, ideas and grow as leaders.
Partner with Hillel staff to ensure observant students have the resources to thrive at Hillel and on campus.
The ideal candidate will have availability for ongoing student support remotely between visits on campus.
Potentially visit weekly or biweekly to lead Women’s Learning, depending on qualifications and availability.

Time commitment
Approximately 2-3 Shabbatot each semester
Mutually selected chaggim
Availability to connect remotely with students between visits
Periodic weekday learning, events, or student group support, dependent on the candidate and availability

What You’ll Bring
A warm, engaging, approachable personality
Ability to serve as a role model and mentor to Orthodox students as well as a commitment to contributing to an inclusive, friendly, welcoming and pluralist Jewish community.
A strong knowledge of Jewish content, ranging from traditional texts to contemporary Jewish wisdom.
An ability to make Jewish text and tradition accessible to students with a range of backgrounds and knowledge levels.
Excitement to support college students and their journeys.
Relevant previous experience in Jewish leadership or educational positions, experience in Hillel, youth movements, camping, experiential Jewish education, or grassroots community organizing within Modern Orthodox communities.