Community Engagement Associate

Role Overview

Temple University Hillel is seeking a passionate and dynamic Community Engagement Associate to build relationships with students and create meaningful Jewish experiences on campus. With approximately 1,500 Jewish students at Temple (about 4.55% of the student body), we are looking for someone excited to foster engagement, support student leaders, and develop innovative programming to connect students to Jewish life.

The ideal candidate will be a relationship-builder, an excellent communicator, and an enthusiastic presence on campus. They will work to empower students, help shape Jewish student life, and create a welcoming and pluralistic community. This role will center wellness as a foundational pillar of engagement—not just as a program, but as an integral part of Jewish life. Through Jewish wisdom and values, the Community Engagement Associate will guide students in cultivating well-being, resilience, and meaningful connections.

What You’ll Do

• Build at least 200 relationships with Jewish students, with a focus on those who are uninvolved or seeking a deeper connection to Jewish life.
• Develop student leadership opportunities, mentoring engagement interns, fellows, and student leaders.
• Create and implement Jewish learning experiences, social events, and wellness-centered programs that empower students to lead healthier, more balanced lives.
• Provide students with referrals to our on-site therapist and other wellness resources, ensuring they have access to the support they need.
• Serve as a role model of healthy living, encouraging young adults to develop self-care practices, emotional resilience, and strong support networks.
• Partner with student organizations, including Greek Life, pre-professional groups, and niche-interest communities, to foster Jewish engagement in diverse spaces.
• Use Jewish traditions, rituals, and teachings to guide students in finding spiritual and emotional well-being in their daily lives.
• Work closely with Temple Hillel staff, student leaders, and campus partners to support and grow Temple’s Jewish community.
• Use social media and digital engagement strategies to connect with students and promote Hillel initiatives.
• Support major campus-wide events such as Shabbat, holiday programming, and Jewish learning opportunities.

A Typical Day May Include

• Grabbing coffee with a student interested in launching a Jewish mindfulness or wellness initiative.
• Having lunch with a Greek Life leader to discuss integrating Jewish values and mental well-being into their chapter.
• Planning a Jewish learning session on self-care through a Mussar (ethical teachings) lens with student leaders.
• Coaching Engagement Fellows on how to foster deeper, more meaningful conversations with their peers.
• Checking in with students who have utilized Hillel’s wellness resources, offering ongoing support and connection.
• Wrapping up the day by staffing a community-wide Shabbat dinner, creating a welcoming space for rest and reflection.

What You’ll Bring to the Job

• A Bachelor’s degree and 0-2 years of experience.
• A passion for Jewish life and pluralism, with the ability to help students explore their Jewish identity.
• Strong networking and relationship-building skills, with an ability to connect with diverse student groups.
• A commitment to student wellness, with a deep understanding of the challenges young adults face and how Judaism offers tools for resilience.
• Creativity and enthusiasm for designing innovative Jewish and wellness-centered programs.
• Experience using social media and digital engagement tools.
• Excellent organizational skills, the ability to work independently, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
• Excitement to be part of a collaborative, mission-driven team.

What You’ll Receive

• Competitive salary in the range of $44,000-$46,000.
• Company-assisted benefits.
• Professional development and mentorship opportunities within the Hillel movement.
• The chance to make a lasting impact on Jewish life at Temple University.

About Temple University Hillel 

Temple University Hillel sits on a diverse urban campus and is dedicated to creating a welcoming, pluralistic Jewish community where students can explore their identities, develop leadership skills, and build lifelong connections. Whether through Shabbat and holiday celebrations, immersive Jewish learning, social action initiatives, Israel engagement, wellness programs, or leadership development, Temple Hillel is the hub for Jewish life on campus.

Are you ready to make a difference? Apply today!

Temple University Hillel is affiliated with Hillel International. Hillel International enriches the lives of Jewish students so they may enrich the Jewish people and the world, and envisions a world where every student is inspired to make an enduring commitment to Jewish life, learning and Israel.