Engagement Associate at Hillel at the University of Vermont

Engagement Associate

Hillel at the University of Vermont

Role Overview

Hillel at the University of Vermont seeks an Engagement Associate to support relationship-based student engagement and enjoy vibrant Jewish life on campus. Reporting to the Director of Student Engagement, the Engagement Associate is a student-centered professional who builds authentic relationships, sparks creativity, and helps students feel supported and connected to Jewish life, learning, and Israel.

This role is ideal for an early-career professional who is energized by working directly with students, experimenting with new engagement strategies, and contributing to a pluralistic Jewish community. The Engagement Associate complements the Director’s strategic leadership by translating vision into daily presence, authentic connection, and impactful action.

Core Competencies

• Relationship Builder
• Clear and Direct Communicator
• Student-Centered
• Creativity
• Resiliency
• Adaptability

What You’ll Do

Student Engagement & Relationship Building

• Build authentic, ongoing relationships with Jewish students through one-on-one conversations, small group engagement, tabling, and presence at campus events.
• Meet students where they are socially, academically, and geographically across campus, including evenings and weekends.
• Identify students to engage and help connect them to meaningful Jewish experiences.
• Follow up with students post-engagements to affirm relationships and Hillel connection.

Program & Initiative Support

• Support the planning, implementation, and execution of Shabbat dinners, holiday celebrations, immersive experiences, and small- to mid-scale programs.
• Collaborate with the Director of Student Engagement, other staff, and student leaders to develop creative initiatives that resonate with diverse student interests.
• Assist with logistics, outreach, and follow-up to ensure programs are welcoming, well-run, and impactful.

Jewish Learning & Identity Development

• Serve as a positive and accessible Jewish role model, engaging students in informal conversations about their own relationship to Jewish life, values, learning, and Israel.
• Help create pluralistic Jewish experiences that invite exploration, curiosity, and personal meaning in our UVM community.
• Support students on their individual Jewish journeys in a welcoming and inclusive environment.

Campus & Community Engagement

• Support bridge-building and collaborative initiatives with campus partners such as the Ski and Snowboard Club, Outing Club, Wellness programs, and other student organizations.
• Participate in relationship-building efforts across the Hillel International network and with peer professionals.

Administrative & Team Support

• Track student interactions and program participation using Hillel engagement systems.
• Contribute to team planning, reflection, and assessment conversations.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of Hillel’s mission and goals.

What You’ve Accomplished

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Recent college graduates or graduating seniors, typically within 0–3 years of professional experience.
• Demonstrated interest in student engagement, leadership development, and Jewish life.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to connect with students.
• Creativity, initiative, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to work collaboratively while also taking ownership of projects and relationships.
• Comfort working a flexible schedule that includes evenings, weekends, and Jewish holidays.

What You’ll Receive

• Salary Range: $45,000 – $48,000. This is a full-time, non-exempt position, eligible for overtime in accordance with applicable labor laws.
• Intensive Jewish learning experiences that build knowledge, confidence, and professional skill.
• Mentoring, career coaching, and professional competencies development.
• A network of colleagues across the Hillel movement.
• Domestic and international travel opportunities for training and professional development.
• Professional development funds to support individualized growth.
• Access a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, Life, AD&D and Long Term Disability insurances, Flexible Spending Plan, generous vacation and sick leave, and parental leave.

Hillel at the University of Vermont 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.