Advocacy Engagement Coordinator at Hillel Ontario

Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Posted 3 days ago

The role

You will coordinate advocacy and engagement work for Jewish students at Hillel TMU, including campaigns, campus relationships and student leadership development. You will also run student outreach, programs and social media, and track advocacy incidents and engagement records.

What you will do

Run Jewish student advocacy programs and at least 2 advocacy campaigns on campus per year
Manage and mentor student advocacy groups and student leaders
Support students facing antisemitism and document incidents
Build one-on-one relationships with students, including those not currently involved
Plan and support Jewish and Israel engagement programs
Manage social media platforms such as Instagram and TikTok
Coordinate logistics and materials with the marketing and communications team
Maintain accurate CRM records of student and advocacy interactions
Support Hillel Ontario regional initiatives and fundraising efforts
Monitor social media and channels for emerging risks and report concerns

Required qualifications

A Bachelor's degree
0 to 2 years of relevant experience
An understanding of Jewish identity and a connection to Israel
A strong desire to support students through their university experience
Ability to guide and advocate for students with empathy
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Ability to balance multiple priorities
Energy, warmth, flexibility and maturity

Nice to have

A valid driver's license and access to a vehicle

Benefits

Health insurance
Life and Long Term Disability (LTD) insurance
Generous vacation and sick time
Transit stipend
Cell phone stipend
Professional development, mentoring and skill-building opportunities
Flexible work environment

Before you apply

Application includes a stated expectation of a strong Jewish and Israel background

About the company

Hillel Ontario is a recognized leader in the international Hillel movement, serving over 14,000 Jewish students across nine campuses. Hillel TMU serves a primarily commuter student population in downtown Toronto.