Student Life and Advocacy Coordinator
at Hillel International

Summary

Join Hillel Ottawa as a Student Life & Advocacy Coordinator to implement the mission of building and sustaining vibrant, meaningful, and pluralistic Jewish life on Ottawa's university and college campuses. The role involves engaging Jewish students in exciting events and programs, executing a proactive advocacy strategy, and empowering students, combating antisemitism, and building meaningful relationships at the University of Ottawa, Carleton University, and Algonquin College.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or post-secondary certificate or diploma
• Significant knowledge of Israel, Jewish values and traditions
• Commitment and belief in the mission of Hillel Ottawa to enrich the lives of Jewish students so that they may enrich the Jewish people and the world
• Demonstrated involvement in student government, political organizing or active engagement in campus life, with an understanding and appreciation for campus dynamics
• Project management experience required, particularly with multiple projects simultaneously
• Exceptional relationship building and networking skills; ability to work effectively within a team
• Ability to work evenings and weekends (excluding Jewish holidays) as needed
• Familiar with digital marketing strategies including social, email, search and programmatic
• A cellphone, valid driver’s license, and a reliable vehicle

Responsibilities

• Seek out Jewish students at three campuses in Ottawa and build relationships with them
• Mentor and develop the next generation of Jewish leaders
• Identify under-involved student populations and develop strategies for contacting and engaging them
• Facilitate connection of students to one another and develop affinity networks
• Design and implement engaging programs and events that reflect Jewish values and traditions and are congruent with Hillel's overall programmatic vision
• Leverage social media to engage students, and to promote the various Hillel activities
• Customize marketing, promotional and printed materials
• Support student-initiated programs and serve as a Jewish resource to students and groups and campus
• Work collaboratively with student leadership, various stakeholders and clubs on campus and to create and execute a proactive advocacy strategy
• Together with student leadership, coordinate and implement programs and activities that promote and strengthen Israel advocacy on campus
• Prepare for and respond effectively and strategically to anti-Israel/antisemitic incidents on campus, in collaboration with Hillel's primary partners
• Manage Hillel's CRM database including event registration forms and subscriber lists
• Cultivate relationships with and work closely with Hillel Student Executive team
• Contribute to Hillel Ottawa's funding initiatives, from annual campaigns to special projects and fundraising effort

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Canva
• Experience with project management software/systems
• Experience in Israel Advocacy
• Familiarity with Ottawa’s Jewish community is a plus

Benefits

• 35 hours a week $45,000
• Medical and drug benefits package
• Free SJCC membership (individual or family)
• Pension plan with employer match (after one year)
• Paid sick, holiday, vacation and personal time
• Opportunities for work-related travel to conferences and professional growth within the non-profit sector