Engagement Associate at Towson University Hillel

About the role

Towson University Hillel seeks an Engagement Associate to build one-on-one relationships with Jewish students, facilitate programs, and inspire them to engage in Jewish life and community.

Responsibilities

• Build authentic, ongoing relationships with Jewish students from diverse backgrounds through one-on-one conversations, small group engagements, tabling, and a warm presence at campus programs and events.
• Implement a consistent engagement strategy with students as follow-up to program and event attendance to deepen their connection to the Hillel community.
• Support the planning and execution of Shabbat dinners, holiday celebrations, and social programming.
• Serve as an experiential Jewish educator nurturing the Jewish growth of others through conversations and actions.
• Empower and mentor student leaders, advising members of the student executive board and committees to cultivate a caring, actively inclusive Jewish community.
• Support and champion student-initiated programs (including evenings, weekends, and Jewish holidays) to ensure they are welcoming and impactful.
• Manage program logistics including purchasing, inventory of supplies, and Hillel merchandise.
• Maintain accurate records of event attendance and student metrics in our tracking systems for ongoing evaluation and impact measurement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• 0–3 years of work experience (such as internships, student leadership, camp counseling, or youth group involvement) is preferred.
• A self-starter who is comfortable taking creative risks, problem-solving on the fly, and learning from both wins and losses.
• A passion for meeting new people, learning their stories, and helping college students navigate their Jewish journeys.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate across teams.
• Highly flexible and comfortable working the non-traditional hours needed to support campus life, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Energy, a healthy sense of humor, maturity, and a welcoming presence.

Qualifications

• Comfort embracing your own Jewish identity—or an excitement to actively figure that out and grow alongside our students.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Passion for Jewish culture and community.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurances, Flexible Spending accounts, generous vacation/sick time, and parental leave.

Pay

$45,000 - $49,000 per year.

Schedule

The position is available as a 10-month, 11-month, or 12-month role at a pro-rated salary.

About Hillel International

Hillel International continues to enrich the lives of Jewish students and is the largest Jewish campus organization in the world at nearly 1,000 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.