Engagement Associate at the Tanger Hillel at Brooklyn College
Engagement AssociateTanger Hillel at Brooklyn CollegeRole OverviewAt Tanger Hillel, relationships are everything.As the Student Experience Coordinator, you'll build meaningful connections that help Jewish students feel seen, valued, and inspired to explore their identity and community. You'll meet students where they are and create experiences that feel relevant, joyful, and genuinely theirs.This role is equal parts connector, mentor, and community-builder. Most days, you'll be energized by the relationships you're building and the community you're shaping. The role includes evenings and some weekends, balanced with flexibility in your schedule.You're not just running programs-you're helping shape how students experience Jewish life during one of the most formative times in their lives.What You'll DoBuild meaningful one-on-one relationships with studentsCreate a welcoming, inclusive environment where students feel they belongConnect students to Jewish life through personalized pathwaysEmpower students to explore their identity and step into leadership rolesPartner with student leaders to grow participation in Shabbat, holidays, and key programsSupport student clubs in creating impactful, mission-driven programmingCo-facilitate cohort experiences like the Jewish Learning Fellowship (JLF)Recruit for immersive opportunities including Birthright and alternative breaksFollow up with students to deepen engagement over timeMentor and supervise student leaders, including engagement interns and Student Board membersUse feedback and data to strengthen programs and impactOn a day to day basis you willBuild genuine relationships with students-this is the heart of the roleDesign and run engaging programs that connect students to Jewish lifeCreate community through Shabbat dinners, retreats, and cultural eventsCollaborate with and mentor student leaders to bring ideas to lifeCultivate micro-communities based on shared interests and identitiesBe a visible, trusted presence on campusWhat You'll Bring to the JobBachelor's degree required0-3 years of experience or early-career professionals excited to growA passion for building relationships and communityStrong communication, organization, and interpersonal skillsCreativity, initiative, and emotional intelligenceAbility to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environmentWhat You'll ReceiveSalary: $52,000-$57,000, based on experienceBenefits package including health coverage and paid time offProfessional development and mentorship opportunitiesTravel opportunities, including potential trips to IsraelA supportive, collaborative team environmentGrowth opportunities within Tanger Hillel and the broader Hillel International networkAbout Tanger HillelTanger Hillel at Brooklyn College serves over 4,000 Jewish students and is one of the most dynamic Hillels in North America. Our students are diverse in every sense, and we're committed to meeting them where they are.Through fellowships, leadership opportunities, and vibrant programming, we create meaningful pathways into Jewish life. At our core, we are about connection, belonging, and empowering students to shape their own journeys.Tanger Hillel at Brooklyn College 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.About Hillel InternationalIn 1923, Rabbi Benjamin Frankel started Hillel with humble means, a noble mission and a breathtaking vision: to convey Jewish civilization to a new generation. Today, Hillel International continues to enrich the lives of Jewish students and is the largest Jewish campus organization in the world at nearly 1,000 colleges and universities across North America and around the world. As Hillel evolves as an organization, the mission remains steadfast: to create lasting connections with every Jewish student that foster an enduring commitment to Jewish life, learning, and Israel and train them to become the next Jewish leaders.