IACT Coordinator for Immersive Israel Experiences & Jewish Student Life

Multiple Locations, United States

Role Overview

Hillel International is seeking full-time IACT Coordinators for our Florida and New York City locations who focus on engaging students in meaningful Jewish life on campus by inspiring them to travel to Israel, and helping them build community before, during, and after their travels. IACT (Inspired, Active, Committed, Transformed) is Hillel’s comprehensive strategy that leverages Birthright Israel to transform Jewish life on campus. Currently active on 29 campuses across the United States, IACT seeks to engage a critical mass of less affiliated first and second year students in Jewish life on campus by inspiring, activating and propelling these young adults on a Jewish journey. By ensuring that every Jewish student has the opportunity to participate in a meaningful immersive Israel experience and be supported on a journey of Jewish discovery before, during, and after that experience, IACT builds a connected and committed campus community. This is a unique position for a candidate who has a passion for relationship building and is skilled in organizing, marketing, event planning, and program development. The ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate previous successful implementation of creative ideas.

The IACT Coordinator will work with students prior to their departure and upon their return from their Birthright Israel experiences developing activities to engage students in Jewish life on campus, by encouraging them to become involved as leaders and participants in student-organized Jewish programming and groups, and by directing them to and facilitating their participation in existing Israel-related opportunities on and off campus. IACT Coordinators are excited to engage students in Israel and in Jewish conversations, and have a deep understanding of Jewish identity as a framework for shaping meaning, value and purpose in the lives of emerging adults. They wake up each day (or at least most!) genuinely excited and enthusiastic to help students explore, experience, and create vibrant connections to Israel and Jewish Life. This is so much more than your average 9-to-5.

The position starts on August 1, 2023.

What You’ll Do

• Build personal relationships with students and seek out students who are not already involved in Jewish life
• Serve as a thought partner and entrepreneurial leader for the campus Hillel’s student life staff and engagement strategy
• Recruit, coordinate, and curate a meaningful Birthright experience for students 
• Staff Shabbat dinners and help celebrate holidays with the campus community
• Manage campus Hillels’ Birthright Israel program including recruitment, interviews, pre-trip orientations, and improving the trip experience
• Create ways to elevate student passions and craft experiences that reflect the interests of the student body
• Manage post-trip engagement and develop awesome Jewish experiences and opportunities for Birthright Israel alumni
• Support recruitment for other Immersive experiences in Israel including Onward Israel, Masa Israel, and Maccabee Task Force
• Develop and nurture relationships with University personnel and partners throughout campus
• Attend staff meetings and participate with regular supervision with supervisor
• Collaborate with other Hillel staff to help shape and develop the mission of the campus Hillel

What You’ve Accomplished

• Bachelor’s degree
• 0-3 years of professional work experience

What You’ll Bring to the Job

• Entrepreneurial energy and a passion for Judaism, Israel, and Jewish People
• Creativity, the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, ability to take initiative, interest in professional growth, and excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership development skills
• Capability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple assignments
• Things may not always go according to plan, but you are willing to take risks and learn from your wins as well as your losses

What You’ll Receive

• Competitive salary in the non-profit marketplace. The salary range for this role is $42,000 - $50,000
• A comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and generous vacation/sick time
• Great professional development, mentoring, and skill building opportunities
• Travel regionally and abroad, particularly to Israel