Jewish Life and Israel Engagement Manager at GW Hillel

Jewish Life and Israel Engagement Manager at GW Hillel Washington, District of Columbia, United States Role Overview GW Hillel seeks a Jewish Life and Israel Engagement Manager who brings energy and passion for Judaism and Israel. An ideal candidate has an innate ability to build relationships and inspire students to engage in Jewish life, with a strong interest in Israel and the vision to lead a robust and diverse Israel agenda on campus. The Jewish Life and Israel Engagement Manager will work closely with a multi-dimensional education and programmatic team to advance GW Hillel\'s overall engagement strategy and Israel engagement plan. The role is the primary manager of GW Hillel’s Israel Engagement plan. Informed by student needs and organizational values, the Israel Engagement plan blends education, relationship building, leadership opportunities, and immersive experiences to help GW students develop their own relationship with Israel. You will be a strong relationship builder, adept at facilitating conversations across a broad range of backgrounds, experiences, and opinions, engaging Jewish and non-Jewish students in conversations related to Israel. You will ensure meaningful and diverse opportunities for Israel education, identify and cultivate student leaders who are passionate about Israel, and promote a welcoming, pluralistic Jewish community. You will be well-versed in current Jewish community dynamics and will support students in owning their Jewish experience and connection to Israel. The Jewish Life and Israel Engagement Manager reports to the Managing Director. What You’ll Do 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 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 efforts 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 to develop innovative initiatives and increase Jewish student engagement. 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 with engagement methodologies designed to reach uninvolved students and micro-communities on campus. Build upon existing programs and launch new programs to serve unmet student needs. Track progress and evaluate impact using LittleGreenLight. Participate in the shared work of Hillel, community events, staff meetings and training, and other duties as assigned. Directly advise a select number of student groups and their leadership. Collaborate with the Managing Director to determine goals and outcomes for student organizations and their leadership. Empower student leaders with training, tools, and resources to create impactful programs aligned with GW Hillel\'s goals and vision. Identify and nurture emerging leaders in the GW Jewish community and create opportunities to develop their skills in collaboration with other staff. 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 What You'll Receive Competitive salary in the non-profit marketplace. The salary for this position is $50,000-$55,000. 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. Travel regionally and abroad, particularly to Israel. A work community that values professional growth and personal balance. About GW Hillel You will join a team of creative thinkers who are eager to build a meaning-driven, dynamic, warm community that allows students to be seen, appreciated, and challenged to grow their Jewish identities. GW Hillel serves more than 3,000 Jewish undergraduate and 1,500 graduate students at George Washington University, aiming to help students live vibrant, meaningful Jewish lives during college and beyond. Our students seek meaningful relationships, leadership growth, and experiences that mark a pivotal time in their lives. GW Hillel is affiliated with Hillel International. Hillel International enriches the lives of Jewish students so they may enrich the Jewish people and the world, envisioning a world where every student is inspired to make an enduring commitment to Jewish life, learning, and Israel. About Hillel International In 1923, Rabbi Benjamin Frankel started Hillel with a noble mission to convey Jewish civilization to a new generation. Today, Hillel International continues to enrich the lives of Jewish students and is the largest Jewish campus organization in the world, with nearly 1,000 colleges and universities across North America and around the world. The mission remains steadfast: to create lasting connections with every Jewish student that foster an enduring commitment to Jewish life, learning, and Israel, and to train them to become the next Jewish leaders. Hillel is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an accepting and inclusive environment for all. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hillel International