Campus Regional Manager, Midwest

The StandWithUs Campus Department is seeking a Campus Regional Manager for the Midwest region. The ideal candidate will build and maintain relationships with universities and colleges in the region, support students and campus professionals in organizing educational programs and campaigns about Israel, and combat misinformation and antisemitism on campus.

About the role

• Maintain an active presence on campuses in the region and cultivate relationships with student leaders, on-campus professionals, and regionally based partners
• Identify, train, and guide students in becoming successful leaders within their campus communities
• Instill a strong foundation and understanding of Israel’s history, society, current events, and Zionism within students in your network
• Mentor and assist students with campus leadership, engagement, relationship-building, and program-planning
• Monitor and track anti-Israel and antisemitic activity in the region and spearhead responsive strategies in partnership with students, partners, and campus stakeholders
• Cook up efforts with other StandWithUs Departments to provide students and partners well-rounded support and resources, both proactively and responsively as needed
• Recruit, select, and directly mentor a cohort of StandWithUs Emerson Fellows in your region through monthly educational sessions, 1-on-1 meetings, and personalized goal setting; provide a similar level of support for other leadership programs in the department like FLI: First-Year Leadership Internship and other student opportunities
• Travel to various campuses within the region and coordinate meetings with students, on-campus professionals, and other campus stakeholders; arrange travel to also include StandWithUs presentations and programs
• Learn StandWithUs workshops and presentations and offer yourself as a speaker to campuses and communities in the region
• Participate in StandWithUs conferences as a staff member, which includes facilitating assigned workshops and helping with pre-conference prep
• Document student activities and other important campus milestones within established tracking systems
• Maintain open and regular communication with StandWithUs Campus supervisors and participate in team calls and activities

Responsibilities

• Communicate frequently with regional StandWithUs staff regarding campus activities and incidents
• Coordinate efforts and outreach with regional counterparts to best serve the local community
• Establish relationships with local community leaders and assist regional staff with fundraising efforts
• Coordinate efforts with other StandWithUs Departments to provide students and partners well-rounded support and resources, both proactively and responsively as needed
• Recruit, select, and directly mentor a cohort of StandWithUs Emerson Fellows in your region through monthly educational sessions, 1-on-1 meetings, and personalized goal setting; provide a similar level of support for other leadership programs in the department like FLI: First-Year Leadership Internship and other student opportunities
• Travel to various campuses within the region and coordinate meetings with students, on-campus professionals, and other campus stakeholders; arrange travel to also include StandWithUs presentations and programs
• Learn StandWithUs workshops and presentations and offer yourself as a speaker to campuses and communities in the region
• Participate in StandWithUs conferences as a staff member, which includes facilitating assigned workshops and helping with pre-conference prep
• Document student activities and other important campus milestones within established tracking systems
• Maintain open and regular communication with StandWithUs Campus supervisors and participate in team calls and activities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from 4-year college or university
• 0-3 years of experience; at least one year of previous experience in the field preferred
• Demonstrated strong project management, organizational, and time management skills; a high capacity to handle multiple tasks and high-stress situations
• Computer literacy, including proficiency with MS Office and webinar applications like Zoom
• Proficient knowledge of Israel’s history, society, and current affairs
• Passion for Israel education, activism, combating antisemitism, and community building
• Experience in campus activism and leadership relating to Israel and the Jewish community strongly preferred
• A high degree of innovation and flexibility to meet organizational and departmental objectives
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• A background in public speaking required
• Ability to learn quickly, think creatively, work independently, and practice a solution-oriented approach
• Must have American citizenship or a valid work visa; please note that StandWithUs cannot sponsor work visas

Requirements

• Must have a personal vehicle available to you, a valid driver’s license, and current, comprehensive driver’s insurance, including liability, for work-related matters
• This position is based in Michigan or Chicago
• Position Start Date: TBD
• Salary: Starting at $55,000, subject to experience

This is a full-time position that also includes benefits such as health, dental, and vision insurance and a phone subsidy. The StandWithUs Campus Regional Manager role is an entry-level position with the potential for growth for those with a proven track record of success, pending available opportunities and financial capabilities of the organization.