IACT Engagement Professional

Responsibilities

• Travel to Israel with college students while leading immersive experiences
• Build meaningful connections with students and seek out students who are not yet involved in Jewish life
• Serve as a thought partner and entrepreneurial leader for the campus Hillel’s student life staff and engagement strategy
• Recruit, coordinate, and curate a meaningful Birthright Israel experience for students
• Staff Shabbat dinners and help celebrate holidays with the campus community
• Manage campus Hillel’s Birthright Israel program, including recruitment, interviews, and pre-trip orientations
• Create ways to elevate student passions and craft experiences that reflect the interests of the student body
• Manage post-trip engagement and develop Jewish experiences for Birthright Israel alumni
• Support recruitment for other immersive experiences in Israel
• Develop and nurture relationships with University personnel and partners

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 0-5 years of experience
• Passion for Judaism, Israel, and the Jewish People
• Prior travel experience in Israel, preferably on a Birthright Israel trip
• Strong interpersonal communication and leadership development skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and generous vacation/sick time
• Professional development, mentoring, and skill-building opportunities
• 100% paid travel to US-based conferences and professional development gatherings
• 100% paid travel regionally and abroad, particularly to Israel
• Collaborative cohort of colleagues

About the Company

Hillel International is the largest Jewish campus organization in the world, operating at nearly 1,000 colleges and universities. Its mission is to create lasting connections with Jewish students to foster an enduring commitment to Jewish life, learning, and Israel.