IACT Community Engagement Coordinator at Hillel at the University of Delaware

Newark, Delaware, United States. Posted 8 months ago

The role

The IACT Coordinator for Israel Engagement recruits and supports students for Birthright Israel and other travel experiences. This person develops activities to engage students in Jewish life and Israel-related opportunities on campus.

What you will do

Recruit 200+ students for Birthright Israel, Onward Israel, and other immersive Israel travel experiences each year
Act as primary staff for Birthright Israel trips each season
Recruit, coordinate and train remaining Birthright Israel trip staff members
Engage Birthright Israel participants in continued campus activities
Develop personalized follow-up and individual Jewish/Israel plans with Birthright alumni
Manage Instagram account with over 1.2K followers
Oversee Blue Hens for Israel student leadership team and a group of interns
Maintain records of events and attendance for measurement and evaluation
Develop and implement a strategic blueprint for Israel engagement
Participate as a member of the Hillel staff team in weekly programs, Shabbat, and holiday activities

Required qualifications

1-3 years of professional work experience
Bachelor's degree
Self-driven, motivated, and energetic
Enthusiastic about Israel programming and travel
Confidence in initiating and running programs
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
Familiarity with Israel and Judaism
Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
Experience with Jewish education and outreach
Proven leadership skills and the capacity for effective teamwork and group leadership

Nice to have

Sales or recruitment experience, either through a job, campus organization, or as a volunteer

Benefits

Competitive salary in the non-profit marketplace
Comprehensive benefits package
Health insurance
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 the company

Hillel at the University of Delaware is affiliated with Hillel International. Hillel International enriches the lives of Jewish students so they may enrich the Jewish people and the world.