Social Justice Coordinator

Tufts Hillel

Role Overview

Tufts Hillel is seeking a reliable, organized, and socially engaged professional to join our team as the Social Justice Coordinator. This part-time role supports the educational and community-based justice programming that distinguishes Tufts Hillel’s commitment to civic responsibility and inclusion. The Coordinator will help implement weekly programs, serve as an adult presence in classroom spaces, and manage logistics related to immersive trips and academic partnerships.

This role is for 8 hours per week, while school is in session with most work taking place in the late afternoons and evenings. The ideal candidate is a warm, proactive team player who thrives in dynamic learning environments and believes deeply in the power of education and relationship-building to create positive change.

What You’ll Do

• Attend weekly 60 minute planning/debrief meeting with supervisor
  • Support Sunday evening (4:30-7:30pm) ESOL program (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
  • Attend Thursday evening Building Bridges class (6:00–8:00pm)
  • Coordinate logistics for a NYC immersive learning trip
  • Provide administrative support for Building Bridges and Gesher academic programs, including:
   – Liaising with Tufts' Experimental College and Judaic Studies departments
   – Assisting with enrollment, grades, and general correspondence

What You’ll Bring to the Job

• Knowledge and skills typically acquired through a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines
  • Comfortable in dynamic, student-facing environments
  • Proficiency with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive) and basic office software
  • Availability to work Sundays and Thursday evenings on campus

What You’ll Receive

• Competitive salary in the nonprofit marketplace. The hourly rate for this role is $20-24 commensurate on experience. 

About Tufts Hillel

Tufts Hillel, a private, not-for-profit organization, is the hub of Jewish life at Tufts University. Recognized nationally for its innovative approach to student engagement, Tufts Hillel serves all Tufts students through social justice programs, community service, learning, religious life, and leadership development. For more information, visit www.hillel.tufts.edu.

About Tufts University

Founded in 1852, Tufts is a top-tier, student-centered research university dedicated to the creation and application of knowledge. Tufts provides transformative experiences for students and faculty through a collaborative and inclusive environment, encouraging bold ideas and civic engagement across disciplines.

Tufts Hillel 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.