Director of Jewish Life and Israel Programming

Responsibilities

• Build authentic, one-on-one relationships with Jewish undergraduate and graduate students
• Lead and advise student-facing programming, including Shabbat dinners, holiday celebrations, and social events
• Enhance connections to the worldwide Jewish community through Israel education and global Jewry programs
• Partner with student leaders to develop a dynamic, student-driven calendar of Jewish life programming
• Supervise and mentor student engagement interns
• Manage Birthright Israel and MTF programs, including recruitment and orientations
• Support students in navigating their Jewish identities with a pluralistic perspective
• Assist the Executive Director in addressing antisemitism through education and advocacy
• Represent Hopkins Hillel at university and Baltimore Jewish community events

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 2–4 years of experience in Jewish communal work, campus engagement, or education
• Strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
• A pluralistic and inclusive approach to Jewish identity

Benefits

• Competitive salary ($58,000-$62,000)
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Retirement plan (GSRA and pension)
• Life insurance and Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Plan
• Generous vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Professional development and mentoring opportunities
• Opportunities for regional and international travel

About the Company

The Hillel at Johns Hopkins University is a vibrant and pluralistic Jewish community on campus. Affiliated with Hillel International and an agency of The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore, we work to enrich the lives of Jewish students and foster an enduring commitment to Jewish life, learning, and Israel.