Director of Jewish Life and Israel Programming at Johns Hopkins Hillel

The role

The Director of Jewish Life and Israel Programming builds relationships with Jewish undergraduate and graduate students at Johns Hopkins University. This person designs and implements Jewish programming, manages Israel engagement initiatives, and supervises student engagement interns.

What you will do

• Build authentic, one-on-one relationships with Jewish undergrad and graduate students
• Lead and advise student-facing programming including Shabbat dinners, holiday celebrations, and social events
• Enhance connections to the worldwide Jewish community through Israel and global Jewry programs
• Partner with student leaders to develop a student-driven calendar of Jewish life programming
• Supervise and mentor student engagement interns
• Manage Birthright Israel and MTF programs including recruitment, interviews, and orientations
• Support students in navigating their Jewish identities
• Support the Executive Director in addressing antisemitism through education and advocacy
• Collaborate with the professional team to execute organizational priorities
• Represent Hopkins Hillel at university events and within the Baltimore Jewish community

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 2–4 years of relevant experience in Jewish communal work, campus engagement, education, or a related field
• Genuine enthusiasm for building relationships with college students
• A pluralistic, inclusive approach to Jewish identity and community
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• A self-starter mentality
• Creativity, adaptability, and a sense of humor
• Comfort and fluency in your own Jewish identity
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Group Supplemental Retirement Annuity (GSRA)
• Pension plan
• Life insurance
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Flexible Spending Plan
• Generous vacation/sick time
• Parental leave
• Professional development, mentoring, and skill building opportunities

About the company

The Hillel at Johns Hopkins University is a vibrant and pluralistic Jewish community on campus. It is affiliated with Hillel International and is an agency of The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore.