IACT Coordinator for Israel Engagement

The IACT Coordinator for Israel Engagement will work in conjunction with the Hillel staff to manage and bolster the success of ClarkU Hillel with a focus on Israel. The IACT Coordinator for Israel Engagement will be a dynamic self-starter, capable of envisioning and delivering upon a plan to grow the number of students traveling on ClarkU Hillel’s Birthright Israel as well as provide support and inspiration to Birthright Israel participants before and after their trip. The IACT Coordinator will develop awesome experiences that engage participants in Hillel and Jewish life and will enable students to think meaningfully about how they want to grow in their Jewish identities, and what role Israel will play in their lives.

• Build personal relationships with students

• Manage ClarkU Hillel’s Birthright Israel program including recruitment, interviews, pre-trip orientations, and improving the trip experience

• Participate in ClarkU Hillel E-board, coordinating council and Israel Committee meetings.

• Communicate regularly with Clark Hillel Leaders.

• Recruit 2 Israel Engagement Interns and coordinate their efforts to reach a diverse Jewish student population through coffee meetings, tabling and social media outreach.

• Coordinate and teach Jewish Learning Fellowships and/or Kol Yisroel programs.

• Keep statistics of student involvement in the Heart Portal and encourage Clark E-board to enter all engagements

• Together with our student leaders and Hillel Director, coordinate and participate in Erev Shabbat activities and Hillel-wide events, such as campus-based holiday meals and celebrations, bagel brunches, retreats and outings

• Together with the Hillel Director, Oversee the IACT Birthright Budget and provide oversight for the use of funds by student groups

• Attend staff meetings and participate with regular supervision with Hillel Director.

• Collaborate with our Community Israel Shaliach ( Emissary) to engage students and plan events.

• Entrepreneurial energy, a passion for all things Israel, and highly developed logistical skills

• Creativity, the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, ability to take initiative, interest in professional growth, and excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership development skills

• Capability to work both independently and as part of a team

• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple assignments

• Competitive salary in the non-profit marketplace. The salary range for this role is $45- $50,000.

• A comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and generous vacation/sick time

• Great professional development, mentoring, and skill building opportunities

• Travel regionally and abroad, particularly to Israel

• A network of terrific colleagues from across the Hillel movement

• Be part of a supportive Jewish community in Central Mass

About Hillel International

In 1923, Rabbi Benjamin Frankel started Hillel with humble means, a noble mission and a breathtaking vision: 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 at more than 550 colleges and universities across North America and around the world. As Hillel evolves as an organization, the mission remains steadfast: to create lasting connections with every Jewish student that foster an enduring commitment to Jewish life, learning, and Israel and 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.