IACT Community Engagement Coordinator at Hillel at the University of Delaware

Role Overview

Hillel at the University of Delaware is seeking a full-time IACT Coordinator for Israel Engagement for its IACT Campus Program - IACT (Inspired, Active, Committed, Transformed).

What You’ll Do

• Actively strengthen Jewish life at the University of Delaware by recruiting 200+ students for Birthright Israel, Onward Israel, and other immersive Israel travel experiences each year
• Primary staff for Birthright Israel trips each season; recruit, coordinate and train remaining Birthright Israel trip staff members from the UD community
• Engage Birthright Israel participants in continued campus activities and Jewish life in the areas of Israel education/advocacy, community service, and Jewish life and learning; develop personalized follow-up and individual Jewish/Israel plans with Birthright alumni to deepen individuals’ connection to Jewish life.
• Manage Instagram account with over 1.2K followers
• Transform campus Jewish life, with the Birthright Israel participants as a core group through which others are engaged and brought into Jewish activities.
• Develop relationships with students from key campus demographics to support Israel engagement at UD
• Oversee Blue Hens for Israel student leadership team and oversee a robust group of interns.
• Work collaboratively with our Community Shaliach to bring Israel to life on campus.
• Maintain records of events and attendance for measurement and ongoing evaluation, website, weekly emails, and social media.
• Develop and implement a strategic blueprint for Israel engagement.
• Increase awareness on current Israel issues.
• Utilize data and partner with students and Hillel professionals to ensure a strategic approach to building Jewish life and community on campus
• Build and track at least 200 new relationships per year.
• Cultivate one-on-one relationships with Jewish students by meeting them where they live, work and/or study, utilizing creative methods to reach and interest them.
• Participate as a member of the Hillel staff team in weekly programs, Shabbat, and holiday activities.

What You’ll Bring to the Job

• 0-3 years of professional work experience and a bachelor’s degree
• Self-driven, motivated, and energetic, as well as enthusiastic about Israel programming and travel.
• Confidence in initiating and running programs, and comfortable asking questions.
• Excellent follow-through on projects and the ability to multi-task.
• Ability to manage projects with many moving parts, set timetables, and adhere to deadlines.
• Prior travel experience in Israel and a familiarity with Israel and Judaism.
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Jewish education and outreach.
• BA or equivalent.
• Proven leadership skills and the capacity for effective teamwork and group leadership.

What You’ll Receive

• Competitive salary in the non-profit marketplace. The salary range for this role is $46,000 - $51,000
• A comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and generous vacation/sick time
• Travel regionally and abroad, particularly to Israel
• Excellent professional development, mentoring, and skill-building opportunities.
• Unlimited paid coffee engagements with students.
• Travel to Israel 2-3 times a year.

About Hillel International

Hillel International enriches the lives of Jewish students so they may enrich the Jewish people and the world, and envisions a world where every student is inspired to make an enduring commitment to Jewish life, learning and Israel.

Hillel at the University of Delaware is affiliated with Hillel International.