Engagement Associate & Social Media Manager at University of Michigan Hillel
Role Overview
Michigan Hillel is seeking a creative, relationship-driven, and organized Engagement Associate & Social Media Manager to build vibrant Jewish life on campus. This role combines student engagement and community-building with communications, digital storytelling, and marketing strategy.
What You’ll Do
Build authentic one-on-one relationships with Jewish students through coffee chats, tabling, campus presence, and participation in student life.
Engage students from diverse backgrounds, interests, and levels of Jewish experience.
Lead and support student leadership and fellowship cohorts through recruitment, facilitation, mentorship, and follow-up.
Serve as a staff partner for student clubs and organizations.
Staff Shabbat dinners, holidays, immersive experiences, and major campus programs.
Support key initiatives including Parent & Family Weekend, Early Move-In, and orientation/welcome experiences.
Contribute to outreach and engagement efforts throughout the academic year.
Manage the organization’s social media presence across Instagram and emerging platforms.
Create and execute marketing campaigns for programs, fellowships, holidays, leadership opportunities, and student initiatives.
Design digital and print materials including graphics, flyers, posters, swag, digital signage, and Shabbat menus.
Develop and distribute email communications including newsletters, announcements, holiday communications, and event promotions.
Maintain the organization’s website, virtual calendars, and digital asset systems.
Cook up promotional materials and support consistent branding and messaging across platforms.
Help manage communications for wellness and community-building initiatives, including the Jewish Penicillin Hotline.
Track engagement and communications analytics to evaluate impact and improve strategy.
Collaborate with colleagues across engagement, programming, and marketing efforts.
Contribute creative ideas and strategic thinking to organizational planning.
Support administrative and operational responsibilities as needed.
Be an active, collaborative, and flexible member of the staff team.
What You’ve Accomplished
Bachelor’s degree and 0–3 years of professional experience preferred.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Experience with social media management, graphic design, and/or digital marketing.
Ability to create compelling content for diverse audiences across platforms including Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
Creativity, initiative, flexibility, and collaborative spirit.
Comfort engaging students from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Familiarity with Canva, Monday.com, Constant Contact, or similar tools preferred.
Interest in Jewish life, community-building, and storytelling.
Ability to work evenings, weekends, and Jewish holidays as needed.
What You’ll Receive
Competitive salary in the nonprofit marketplace. The salary range for this role is $42,000 - $46,000.
Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plan, medical and paid time off, parental leave, and a cell phone plan.
Great professional development, mentoring, and skill building opportunities.
Mentorship and support from colleagues across the Hillel movement.
Pleasant Hillel swag!
About University of Michigan Hillel
With over 6,000 Jewish students on campus, the University of Michigan Hillel offers diverse, pluralistic, and innovative ways to engage in Jewish life. Michigan Hillel is a national leader in nurturing empowered leadership among students who have a profound impact not only on campus life but on the broader Jewish community as well. Most importantly, our student leaders feel a strong sense of ownership, empowerment, and accomplishment.
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 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.