Engagement Associate - Hillel BC ( Vancouver, BC)
Role Overview
Join Hillel BC as an Engagement Associate and make a lasting impact on Jewish student life! You will build meaningful one-on-one relationships with students, plan and execute engaging events and programs across campus, and inspire students to deepen their commitment to Jewish life. Hillel BC is a vibrant community providing Jewish students at the University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University, Langara College, and more with a safe and welcoming space.
The ideal candidate is a self-starter and skilled multitasker who can collaborate with students and colleagues to advance Hillel’s mission, values, and goals. This position reports to the Director of Student Life.
What You’ll Do
- Build Relationships: Develop one-on-one connections with Jewish students by meeting them where they live, work, and study. Use creative methods to engage them in Jewish life and empower newly engaged students to create meaningful experiences with their peers.
- Support Identity Exploration: Guide students in exploring their Jewish identities and foster a warm, welcoming Jewish campus community.
- Foster Diversity: Connect with students from diverse backgrounds through meaningful conversations and opportunities to participate in Jewish life on campus.
- Data Management: Enter data using Hillel’s participant tracking database (HEART).
What You’ll Bring to the Job
- Experience: 1-3 years of related work experience.
- Self-Motivation: Ability to work independently and take initiative.
- Commitment: Dedication to creating an inclusive, vibrant, and pluralistic Jewish community.
- Engagement Skills: Ability to engage students at all levels in Jewish life and serve as a resource in a pluralistic setting.
- Flexibility: Willingness to work flexible hours to engage students effectively.
- Interpersonal Skills: Approachable, dynamic, and engaging personality with outstanding interpersonal skills.
- Communication: Strong oral, written, and non-verbal communication skills.
- Organizational Skills: Ability to manage logistics and multiple tasks with competing deadlines.
- Problem-Solving: Creative problem-solving abilities.
- Personal Attributes: Energy, sense of humor, resilience, flexibility, and a team-oriented approach.
- Jewish Identity: Comfortable with your Jewish self or actively exploring it.
A Typical Day May Include
- Grabbing coffee with a new student who attended High Holidays or joined last semester.
- Connecting with Jewish day schools or youth programs in the community to introduce high school students to Hillel.
- Tabling on campus with student leaders to advertise upcoming programs, Jewish Learning Fellowships, and holidays.
- Starting the morning with a programming meeting with team members to plan upcoming events, followed by back-to-back one-on-one meetings with students.
- Participating in a staff lunch at the Hot Lunch program.
- Assisting with program setup or cleanup and preparing for Learning Fellowships towards the end of the day.
- Handling other fun and engaging duties as assigned
What You’ll Receive
- Competitive Salary: $46,000 CAD – $52,000 CAD
- Wellness Package: $500 CAD yearly
- Transportation: Covered bus or parking
- Benefits: Comprehensive package including full health and dental insurance, and generous vacation/sick time
- Professional Development: High-level training in experiential education from leading organizations in Jewish education
- Learning Experiences: Intensive Jewish summer and year-long programs to enhance your knowledge and skills
- Networking: Access to a network of terrific colleagues from across the Hillel movement
- Travel Opportunities: Domestic and international travel multiple times per year
About Hillel BC
Hillel BC promotes Jewish life on campus and beyond, offering a warm and welcoming environment for students in British Columbia to grow religiously, culturally, socially, and ethically. We empower Jewish young adults to explore their Jewish identity and relationship with Israel within a safe, pluralistic, and inclusive community. Our programs and events across multiple campuses reflect the diverse interests and needs of our members, build valuable leadership skills, and create a long-term impact in the Jewish community and beyond. Hillel BC operates at the University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University, University of Victoria, Langara College, Emily Carr University of Art + Design, and British Columbia Institute of Technology, with plans to expand to more campuses.
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.
