Rabbi Careers

Overview

Role Overview

Make an impact on Jewish student life by joining Hillel Foundation of Orange County as the Senior Jewish Educator to help enrich the lives of students and shape the future of Jewish life on campus. As an authentic Jewish teacher, you will provide leadership for the Hillel community through grassroots community organizing, spiritual connection, and community engagement. As the Senior Jewish Educator, you will develop and maintain relationships with students less engaged with Jewish life and will increase the level of involvement and commitment of students in all aspects of Jewish life on campus. Embrace your magnetic personality to inspire students to make Judaism integral to their life choices and expressed Jewish values.

 

What You’ll Do

• Identify needs of the Jewish communities on campus that are underserved and develop strategies for meeting these needs with proven community organizing and outreach methods.
• Build relationships with approximately 180 – 200 students from diverse backgrounds through meaningful conversations and by creating connections to opportunities to participate in Jewish life on campus. A significant portion of these students should be previously uninvolved in Jewish life.
• Mentor student interns and volunteers as they contribute to Hillel and the campus community.
• Develop and support vibrant Jewish experiences, one-on-one or small group learning, and educational programs, including immersive trips, as students find relevant. Pilot creative, new educational approaches and initiatives on campus.
• Work with junior level staff on their own Jewish knowledge, self-confidence and educational skills.
• Collaborate with other Hillel senior level staff to shape and develop the mission and educational vision of our Hillel chapters at the University of California, Irvine, Chapman University, and California State University, Fullerton.
• Develop and nurture relationships with University student life, religious life staff, and the local Jewish community.

 

What You’ve Accomplished

• Rabbinic ordination or an advanced degree in Jewish studies, Jewish education or a related field.
• 4+ years of relevant work experience. Experience in grassroots community organizing, Hillel, youth movements, camping, or experiential Jewish education is helpful.
• Proven success in community building and engagement, and previous experience in program visioning and implementation.
• Training and experience in counseling, administration, development/fundraising is desirable.

 

What You’ll Bring to the Job

• A strong knowledge base of Jewish content, ranging from traditional Jewish texts to contemporary Jewish wisdom, culture and unconventional Jewish sources.
• Expertise in leading complex conversations about Judaism and Israel in a way that is approachable and meets students at various points in their personal Jewish journeys.
• A commitment to creating an inclusive, vibrant and pluralistic Jewish community.
• A strong entrepreneurial spirit. Things may not always go according to plan, but you must be willing to take risks and learn from your wins as well as your losses.
• Confidence initiating and running programs, and comfort asking questions.
• Creative problem-solving, proactive communication, and collaboration.
• Ability to collaborate across teams both inside and outside of Hillel.

 

What You’ll Receive

• Competitive salary in the non-profit marketplace. The salary range for this role is $89,000-$105,000
• 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.
• Great professional development, mentoring, and skill building opportunities.
• Travel regionally and abroad, particularly to Israel.

 

About Hillel Foundation of Orange County

OC Hillel is committed to creating a pluralistic, welcoming, and inclusive environment for Jewish college students at the University of California, Irvine; California State University, Fullerton; and Chapman University, where they are encouraged to grow intellectually, spiritually, socially and civically. Each of our campuses has a distinct culture and present opportunities for innovative individuals who enjoy designing and building innovative programs. Our campuses are situated in exquisite Orange County, California, known for sun, surf, outdoor living, and the best weather in the country. Our Jewish community is vibrant and entrepreneurial with much to offer people of all ages.