Senior Associate, Jewish Life and Learning at Tufts Hillel

Tufts Hillel is seeking a Senior Associate, Jewish Life & Learning to lead core areas of Jewish life and learning on campus. This role plays a central part in shaping how students experience Jewish ritual, learning, and community, and is designed for a Jewish professional with a few years of experience who is ready to take ownership of meaningful program areas and deepen their impact. The Senior Associate serves as a primary Jewish resource for students, bringing Jewish wisdom to life in ways that feel relevant, accessible, and compelling. Working within a collaborative staff team and alongside student leaders, the role is responsible for envisioning, executing, and continually strengthening Jewish life and learning at Tufts.

Responsibilities

Create and curate high-quality experiences for all religious and Jewish educational programs and initiatives, using design thinking and student insight to improve existing offerings and pilot new ideas; Coordinate, implement, be present for, and evaluate all aspects of Shabbat and Jewish festival programming and observances on campus; Be creative in imagining what Shabbat and Jewish festivals can look like for students from all walks of life and religious persuasions; Recruit students to partner in planning and delivery of ritual responsibilities, including High Holiday services, Passover seders, Hanukah, Tu Bishvat, Purim, Yom ha-Atzma'ut, and Yom ha-Sho'ah; Plan and lead Jewish learning opportunities that build students' confidence, literacy, and curiosity; Recruit, train, and manage a cohort of student leaders (including Shabbat Fellows or similar roles); Build and sustain relationships across the student body, with particular focus on engaging students not yet connected to Hillel

Requirements

2–5 years of relevant professional experience, including fellowships, campus-based roles, or other Jewish communal, educational, or leadership positions; Bachelor's degree required; Graduate coursework or a master's degree in Jewish education, Judaic studies, community organizing, social work, or a related field is a plus; Experience building relationships and leading programs or initiatives in a Jewish, educational, or campus setting; Demonstrated ability to own and manage program areas from vision through execution, balancing multiple priorities and timelines; Strong foundation of Jewish knowledge; Genuine excitement for Jewish ritual, holidays, and community life; Commitment to Jewish pluralism and comfort engaging students with a wide range of beliefs, practices, and identities; Comfortable making decisions in ambiguous situations, owning outcomes, and following through; Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; Excellent interpersonal skills; A collaborative mindset; A solution-oriented approach

Nice to have

Graduate coursework or a master's degree in Jewish education, Judaic studies, community organizing, social work, or a related field; Musical skills; Ru'ach (spirit)

Benefits

Competitive salary in the nonprofit marketplace; Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, pension plan, life insurance, Long Term Disability (LTD), Flexible Spending Plan, generous vacation and sick time, and parental leave; Ongoing supervision, feedback, and professional development; Tufts University perks, including gym and library membership