Advocacy and Engagement Coordinator

Hillel TMU

The Opportunity

Hillel Ontario is searching for its next Advocacy and Engagement Coordinator at Hillel Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) in Toronto, ON. Our ideal candidate is an outgoing, creative and engaging individual with a strong Jewish and Israel background. They comfortably build one-on-one relationships with students, put on awesome events around campus, and help inspire students to make a commitment to Jewish life. They will be responsible for coordinating and implementing Hillel Ontario’s advocacy strategy on a local campus level and will play an integral role in managing, both proactively and reactively, advocacy-related issues on campus. They are a self-starter and capable multitasker who will use these skills to engage students and drive Hillel’s mission, values and goals. 

Applicants should be well acquainted with utilizing social media platforms for promotion and engagement. They will be expected to be the social media point person for the campus and supervise the student leader working on Hillel TMU accounts. 

What You’ll Do

Advocacy

• Champion Jewish students in developing and implementing advocacy programming and campaigns, helping to amplify their voices on campus
• Support students in responding to and navigating incidents of antisemitism,  providing resources, guidance, and reporting support in coordination with the Campus Director and Hillel Ontario’s central Advocacy team
• Cultivate student leadership and activism among students interested in advocacy, connecting them with relevant campus and community resources
• Monitor, track and thoroughly document incidents of antisemitism and bias

• Collaborate with other Jewish and Israel advocacy organizations, strengthening and prioritizing community partnerships

Engagement

• Ensure a visible Jewish presence on campus
• Identify and contact uninvolved student populations and develop strategies for engaging them independently, and with existing student leaders
• Develop one-on-one relationships with Jewish students by meeting them where they live (in residence), work and/or study, utilizing creative methods to reach and engage them
• Work with student leaders on refining their Engagement best practices through tabling, coffee chats, networking and welcoming at programs
• Working with and coordinating with other Jewish groups on campus like Chabad, AEPi, etc.
• Building relationships with professionals and student leadership of campus groups
• Manage social media platforms (Instagram, Tiktok etc.) to optimize user engagement and bolster our brand 

Student Leadership Development

• Model positive leadership
• Build on the current leadership model by engaging new leadership students
• Advise and support the student executive boards and their committees
• Identify leadership development opportunities for empowering students (including but not limited to opportunities in student government and through CJPAC)
• Coordinate and support intern initiatives
• Identify future leaders and help engage them in the pursuit of leadership opportunities on campus
• Work with the campus lead on student engagement and Israel trip recruitment 

Program Development

• Support student-initiated programs; attend programs when appropriate (including evenings, weekends, Jewish holidays)
• Identify and seek innovative program areas to reach new student populations
• Co-lead the execution of Hillel TMU’s Israel engagement strategy on campus
• Take the lead on the logistical aspects of large scale social events
• Help organize logistics for professional development and networking events
• Support the development of programming for Jewish micro-communities on campus (i.e. LGBTQ+ Jews, Sephardi Jews, Orthodox Jews, Jews of colour etc.)

Administrative Responsibilities

• Liaise with the marketing and communications team in coordinating creation of all materials (print and web)
• CRM data entry
• Logistics support for programs
• Support Hillel Ontario initiatives, including regional program campaigns, initiatives, fundraising efforts, etc.

What You’ll Bring to the Job

• Bachelor’s degree and 0-2 years relevant experience 
• Strong interpersonal skills and the desire to work in a collaborative, team environment
• Ability to multitask and troubleshoot effectively
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills
• Energy, a sense of humour, flexibility and maturity
• Valid driver’s license and access to vehicle is an asset

What You’ll Get Out of It

• Competitive salary in the nonprofit marketplace. The salary range for this role is $48,000 - $52,000
• A comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, Life and Long Term Disability (LTD) insurances, generous vacation/sick time, transit and cell phone stipends
• Great professional development, mentoring, and skill-building opportunities
• Amazing colleagues and a flexible work environment

About Hillel Ontario

Hillel Ontario serves approximately 13,500 Jewish students across nine universities, and is the largest regional Hillel system in the world. A model for the Hillel movement, Hillel Ontario was created on October 1, 2015 and strives to inspire every Jewish student in Ontario to make an enduring commitment to Jewish life, learning, and Israel.

About Hillel International

In 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.

Hillel is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an accepting and inclusive environment for all.