Campus Regional Manager, Midwest

StandWithUs Campus is seeking a passionate, knowledgeable, highly motivated Campus Regional Manager for the Midwest region to meet the ongoing and growing needs of the campus department and the organization overall. The Campus Regional Manager is responsible for building and maintaining relationships with universities/colleges in their designated region and supporting both students and on-campus professionals in organizing educational programs and campaigns about Israel, addressing and correcting misinformation, and standing up to antisemitism on campus. Ideal candidates should be able to thrive in a creative, fast-paced, and flexible environment. 

Campus Regional Managers are tasked with promoting organizational resources, recruiting strong numbers for our leadership programs, supporting program-planning efforts, presenting on a variety of related topics, anticipating antisemitic and anti-Israel activity, and providing curated guidance from StandWithUs as needed. The Campus Regional Manager serves as a mentor and role model for emerging leaders on campus and should feel motivated to extend their reach to as many students and schools as possible. 

As the Campus Regional Manager, you will join a team of dynamic and creative professionals based in regions across the country. This position is suited for someone passionate about empowering the next generation of leaders with the knowledge and tools they need to tell Israel’s story and combat antisemitism, while also cultivating their own professional skills in the areas of project management, public speaking, event planning, administrative tracking, mentorship, and networking. Regional Managers represent the campus department throughout their region and beyond through campus outreach and local community efforts that build the StandWithUs local profile. 

Campus Responsibilities:

• Maintain an active presence on campuses in the region and cultivate relationships with student leaders, on-campus professionals, and regionally-based partners

• Train, mentor, and assist students with campus leadership, engagement, relationship-building, and program-planning

• Instill a strong foundation and understanding of Israel’s history, current events, and Zionism within students in your network

• Monitor and track anti-Israel and antisemitic activity in the region and spearhead responsive strategies in partnership with students and campus stakeholders

• Coordinate efforts with other StandWithUs Departments to provide students and partners well-rounded support and resources, both proactively and responsively as needed

• Recruit, select, and directly mentor a cohort of StandWithUs Emerson Fellows in your region through monthly educational sessions, engaging discussions, and 1-on-1 goal-setting; provide a similar level of support for other leadership programs in the department

• Travel to various campuses within the region and coordinate meetings with students, on-campus professionals, and other campus stakeholders 

• Learn and lead StandWithUs workshops and presentations, and offer yourself as a speaker to campuses and communities in the region

• Participate in StandWithUs conferences as a staff member, which includes facilitating assigned workshops and presentations

• Document student activities and other important campus benchmarks within established tracking systems

• Maintain open and regular communication with StandWithUs Campus supervisors and regional professionals and participate in team calls and activities

Regional Responsibilities:

• Communicate frequently with regional StandWithUs staff regarding campus activities and incidents

• Participate in local chapter activities and events

• Coordinate efforts and outreach with regional counterparts to best serve the local community

• Establish relationships with local community leaders and assist regional staff with fundraising efforts

Qualifications:

• Degree from 4-year college or university

• 0-3 years of experience; at least one year of previous experience in the field preferred

• Demonstrated project management, supervisory, and time management skills

• Computer literacy, including proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite and webinar applications like Zoom 

• Knowledge of Israel’s history, culture, and current affairs

• Passion for Israel education, activism, and combating antisemitism 

• Experience in campus activism and leadership 

• A high degree of creativity and flexibility to meet organizational and departmental objectives

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

• A background in experiential education, facilitating workshops, and public speaking required

• Ideal candidates should be detail-oriented, self-motivated, organized, reliable, possess a strong work ethic, and have the ability to multitask

• Ability to learn quickly, think creatively, work independently, and practice a solution-oriented approach

• Must have American citizenship or a valid work visa; please note that StandWithUs cannot sponsor visas. 

This position normally entails regular travel to designated college campuses, apart from external factors like COVID-19 or the financial capabilities of the organization. It is required to have a personal vehicle available to you, a valid driver’s license, and current, comprehensive driver’s insurance, including liability, for work-related matters. 

This position is based in Chicago, IL. 

Position Start Date: Mid-end of June

Salary: starting at $55,000, subject to experience

This is a full-time position that also includes benefits such as health and dental insurance and a phone subsidy. The StandWithUs Campus Regional Manager role is an entry-level position with the potential for growth for those with a proven track record of success, pending available opportunities within the organization.

For more information, contact [email protected]