IACT Coordinator for Israel Engagement

University of Delaware Hillel

Role Overview

The University of Delaware Hillel  is seeking a full-time IACT Coordinator for Israel Engagement for its IACT Campus Program - IACT (Inspired, Active, Committed, Transformed). IACT is an initiative that builds on the success of Taglit –Birthright Israel by providing support and inspiration to students before and after their trip. This is a unique position for a candidate with 1-2 years of work experience and who 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. You will be excited to engage students in Israel and in Jewish conversations, and will have a deep understanding of Jewish identity as a framework for shaping meaning, value and purpose in the lives of emerging adults. You’ll wake up each day (or at least most) and be genuinely excited and enthusiastic to help students explore, experience, and create vibrant connections to Israel. This is so much more than your average 9-to-5.

What You’ll Do

• Expand the number of Birthright Israel trip participants from University of Delaware through effective recruitment and marketing strategies.
• Engage Birthright Israel participants in continued campus activities and Jewish life in the areas of Israel education/advocacy, community service, and Jewish life and learning; develop personalized follow-up and individual Jewish/Israel plans with Birthright alumni to deepen individuals’ connection to Jewish life.
• Transform campus Jewish life, with the Birthright Israel participants as a core group through which others are engaged and brought into Jewish activities.
• Recruit for and staff immersion experiences, especially Birthright Israel.
• Oversee Israel student leadership team, including interns, Emerson Fellow, etc.
• Ensure quality marketing and communications efforts geared toward students, including website, weekly emails, and social media.
• Develop and implement a strategic blueprint for Israel engagement.
• Increase awareness on current Israel issues.
• Collaborate with and enhance programming with our student groups.
• Work collaboratively with our Community Shaliach to bring Israel to life on campus.
• Maintain records of events and attendance for measurement and ongoing evaluation, including tracking and evaluating progress to show growth.
• Build and track at least 180 new relationships per year.
• Cultivate one-on-one relationships with Jewish students by meeting them where they live, work and/or study, utilizing creative methods to reach and interest them.
• Participate as a member of the Hillel staff team in weekly programs, Shabbat, and holidays activities.

What You'll Bring to the Job

• Self-drive, motivation, and energy as well as enthusiasm for Israel programming and travel.
• Confidence initiating and running programs, and comfortable asking questions.
• Excellent follow-through on projects, and the ability to multi-task.
• Ability to manage projects, with many moving parts, to set timetables and adhere to deadlines.
• Prior travel experience in Israel, and a familiarity with Israel and Judaism.
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Jewish education and outreach.
• BA or equivalent.
• Proven leadership skills, and the capacity for effective teamwork and group leadership.
• 2+ years professional work experience.
• Sales or recruitment experience, either through a job, campus organization, or as a volunteer.
• Inability to get off an airplane without making a new friend.
• Understanding that students will connect with Israel in a variety of different ways.
• Willingness to admit what you don’t know, and excitement to learn in those areas.
• Creative problem-solving.
• Interest in continuing to develop your own relationship to Judaism and Israel.

What You’ll Receive

• A comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, Group Supplemental Retirement Annuity (GSRA), pension plan, life insurance, Long Term Disability (LTD), Flexible Spending Plan, generous vacation/sick time, and parental leave.
• Competitive salary in the nonprofit sector ($45,000-$50,000)
• Relocation assistance possible.
• Great professional development, mentoring, and skill building opportunities.
• Unlimited paid coffee dates with students.
• Travel to Israel 2-3 times a year.

About University of Delaware

The University of Delaware was founded as a small private college in 1743. Prestigious alumni include three signers of the Declaration of Independence, one signer of the Constitution and past Vice President of the United States Joe Biden and his wife Dr. Jill Biden. UD ranks among the nation’s top 100 universities in federal R&D support for science and engineering. A state-assisted, privately governed institution, UD offers a broad range of degree programs through seven colleges and in collaboration with more than 70 research centers. The University of Delaware offers a vibrant array of student organizations, varsity sports, Greek life, and arts and cultural activities. Thomas Jefferson once described Delaware as a "jewel" among states due to its strategic location on the East Coast, halfway between Washington, D.C., and New York City.