Campus Rabbi

Hillel at Binghamton

Role Overview

Hillel at Binghamton is seeking a passionate Campus Rabbi to serve as a dynamic spiritual leader for one of the most vibrant Jewish student populations in North America. This is a unique opportunity to help shape a campus culture that embraces serious Jewish living, rooted in learning, heartfelt tefillah, and joyous observance of mitzvot.

Binghamton is home to many students who are already actively engaged in Jewish practice - and many more who are seeking meaningful connection to tradition and community. As Campus Rabbi, you will nurture and deepen that commitment through inspiring teaching, pastoral guidance, and leadership of spirited communal experiences. You will be a visible and trusted presence - whether facilitating Jewish learning that challenges and elevates, leading meaningful Shabbat tefillah, or learning one-on-one with students seeking to grow in observance.

Working alongside a talented staff team, you will help infuse Hillel’s programming with religious depth. This role is ideal for a rabbi with deep spiritual conviction, a warm and approachable demeanor, and a calling to inspire young Jews to live a passionate and joyful Jewish life. You will work collaboratively with student leaders and staff to create accessible and relevant Jewish programming, support students in celebrating Shabbat and holidays, and provide pastoral care and guidance. Whether facilitating Jewish learning, leading thought-provoking discussions, or simply meeting students one-on-one for coffee, you will play a vital role in shaping a welcoming and pluralistic Jewish environment at Binghamton.

This is an opportunity for a rabbi who is passionate about student engagement, eager to innovate, and committed to fostering Jewish life in a way that is meaningful, approachable, and empowering.

What You’ll Do

• Engage students in conversations, experiences, and opportunities to further Hillel’s vision of Jewish diversity and pluralism.  
• Be a strong ritual and leadership presence at Shabbat and holidays.
• Build relationships with students through meaningful conversations and by creating connections to opportunities to participate in Jewish life on campus. 
• Provide compassionate, non-judgemental pastoral care, including crisis support, grief counseling, and resilience-building, while integrating Jewish values into wellness strategies. Provide referrals when appropriate.
• Innovate and experiment with different engagement methodologies designed to reach students who are currently uninvolved. 
• Serve as the lead educator and administrator for cohort-based Jewish learning opportunities.
• Develop and facilitate creative educational approaches and innovative curricula targeted towards specific micro-communities.  
• Be a part of a collaborative process to create a diverse set of student programs and initiatives. 
• Serve as a liaison with on-campus partners for interfaith and religious life projects.
• Serve as a staff member on immersive experiences such as Birthright Israel and alternative breaks.

What You’ve Accomplished

• Rabbinic ordination and up to 2 years of experience (or equivalent experience in Jewish community leadership).
• Experience in community engagement, with a focus on outreach strategies that are effective and durable.
• Appreciation for and experience with Generation Z or prior generations of 18-22 year old people through Hillel, youth movements, camp, or experiential Jewish education.

What You’ll Bring to the Job

• A superb and textured knowledge of Jewish text, ranging from traditional to contemporary sources.
• Experience in leading complex conversations about Judaism and Israel in a way that is approachable and meets students at various points in their personal Jewish journeys.
• A commitment to creating an inclusive, vibrant, and pluralistic Jewish community.
• Passion for connecting with people from different backgrounds, with the goal of building authentic and meaningful relationships.
• Excellent communication and active listening skills.

What You’ll Receive

• Competitive salary in the non-profit marketplace. The salary range for this role is $100,000 - $110,000, commensurate with experience.
• A comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan with employer match, life insurance, Long Term Disability (LTD), Flexible Spending Plan, vacation/sick time, and parental leave.
• Great professional development, mentoring, and skill-building opportunities.
• We embrace a culture of Israel excursions and Jewish learning for staff during the summer months. 
• Additional opportunities may be available for a partner, depending on experience in Jewish educational landscape.

About Hillel at Binghamton

Hillel at Binghamton is located in the Student Union at Binghamton University in the Southern Tier of New York. With more than 4,000 Jewish students on a campus of 18,000 students, Hillel at Binghamton is home to passionate, driven, and hardworking students who will impress you the moment you set foot on campus. Year after year, the students, with the help of dedicated staff, work towards the Hillel mission and vision to provide a pluralistic Jewish hub to Jewish students who call Binghamton home. Hillel at Binghamton encompasses 15 student-run subgroups. From Challah for Hunger to Keshet, the LGBTQ+ group, to Bearcats for Israel, and Shoah Awareness, Hillel’s diverse offerings ensure students can live a holistic Jewish life in college. Hillel at Binghamton has created long-lasting partnerships with the Judaic Studies Department and Center for Israel Studies, the Jewish Federation of Greater Binghamton, the Jewish Community Center, Chabad, and local synagogues of all denominations.

Hillel at Binghamton 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 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.