Director of Student and Community Engagement

Hillel for Utah

Hillel for Utah is searching for a Director of Student and Community Engagement who will spearhead the next chapter of success for Jewish students in Utah. The ideal candidate will be familiar with the work of Hillel and be passionate about creating community, engaging students, and developing leaders. Reporting to the Associate Director of the United Jewish Federation of Utah, the Director of Student and Community Engagement is responsible for ensuring the strategy and execution of student engagement and program development for Hillel for Utah. This position will create meaningful and diverse opportunities for Jewish expression, cultivate and mentor student leaders, develop marketing strategies, and consistently promote a lively, pluralistic Jewish community.

Known as a paradise for outdoor lovers and one of the most beautiful places to live in the USA, Utah is nothing short of extraordinary. The region offers incredible landscapes, from colorful desert sands to red-rock ridges and snow-covered mountains. The Jewish communities of Salt Lake, Park City, and the surrounding towns are dynamic, robust, and eager to welcome a new Jewish professional to support Jewish life at the University of Utah and nearby campuses.

What You’ll Do

• Mentor student leaders in their Jewish growth through individual meetings and group experiences to cultivate a Jewish community that is caring, diverse, welcoming, and actively inclusive.
• Design and implement an engagement plan to strategically build relationships.
• Contribute to program development, manage logistics, and collaborate with student leaders to ensure the execution of Shabbat, holiday celebrations, and small to large-scale events.
• Collaborate with other university departments that support the broader University of Utah community.
• Supervise student leaders and consult with committees who are responsible for engaging their peers in Jewish life on campus.
• Advise student leaders and student groups in planning, publicity/marketing, implementing, budgeting, and assessing programs and events.
• Create and oversee all Hillel for Utah communications and social media.
• Maintain program attendance records for measurement and ongoing evaluation purposes.
• Manage and facilitate the Jewish Learning and Kol Yisrael Fellowships.
• Prepare and write grants for specific Hillel initiatives.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

What You’ll Bring to the Job

• Bachelor’s degree and 2-4 years of full-time professional work experience.
• Participation in student life and organizations during your college career.
• Confidence in developing and running initiatives and comfort in asking questions.
• Desire to motivate student leaders to engage their peers, deepen their Jewish identities, and think innovatively about program content and marketing.
• Exemplary time management skills, including the capacity to juggle competing priorities and deadlines, and to remain flexible within an ambiguous, fast-paced environment.
• A commitment to pluralism and comfort with your Jewish identity so you may act as a role model and mentor for emerging Jewish adults.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the desire to work with colleagues across campus in a collaborative way to benefit students.
• Owning your unique Jewish knowledge and experiences and inspiring others to be on a Jewish journey.
• Strong written and verbal skills.

What You’ll Receive

The salary range for this role is $55,000-$60,000. Benefits include membership to the I.J. and Jeanné Wagner Jewish Community Center, a match in retirement savings, and stipends towards your health insurance and phone. The position includes Jewish professional growth opportunities, great supervision, and a welcoming Jewish community that extends beyond campus.

About United Jewish Federation of Utah

Since 1943 we have been committed to care for and build a vibrant Jewish community. We bring together Jews from different generations, backgrounds, and levels of observance to celebrate our shared history and peoplehood. Together with our network of local agencies and synagogues, we are creating a community that is welcoming to all.