Engagement Associate at the Tanger Hillel at Brooklyn College
Engagement Associate
Tanger Hillel at Brooklyn College
Role Overview
At Tanger Hillel, relationships are everything.
As the Student Experience Coordinator, you’ll build meaningful connections that help Jewish students feel seen, valued, and inspired to explore their identity and community. You’ll meet students where they are and create experiences that feel relevant, joyful, and genuinely theirs.
This role is equal parts connector, mentor, and community-builder. Most days, you’ll be energized by the relationships you’re building and the community you’re shaping. The role includes evenings and some weekends, balanced with flexibility in your schedule.
You’re not just running programs—you’re helping shape how students experience Jewish life during one of the most formative times in their lives.
What You’ll Do
Build meaningful one-on-one relationships with students
Create a welcoming, inclusive environment where students feel they belong
Connect students to Jewish life through personalized pathways
Empower students to explore their identity and step into leadership roles
Partner with student leaders to grow participation in Shabbat, holidays, and key programs
Support student clubs in creating impactful, mission-driven programming
Co-facilitate cohort experiences like the Jewish Learning Fellowship (JLF)
Recruit for immersive opportunities including Birthright and alternative breaks
Follow up with students to deepen engagement over time
Mentor and supervise student leaders , including engagement interns and Student Board members
Use feedback and data to strengthen programs and impact
On a day to day basis you will
Build genuine relationships with students—this is the heart of the role
Design and run engaging programs that connect students to Jewish life
Create community through Shabbat dinners, retreats, and cultural events
Collaborate with and mentor student leaders to bring ideas to life
Cultivate micro-communities based on shared interests and identities
Be a visible, trusted presence on campus
What You’ll Bring to the Job
Bachelor’s degree required
0–3 years of experience or early-career professionals excited to grow
A passion for building relationships and community
Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
Creativity, initiative, and emotional intelligence
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
What You’ll Receive
Salary: $52,000–$57,000, based on experience
Benefits package including health coverage and paid time off
Professional development and mentorship opportunities
Travel opportunities, including potential trips to Israel
A supportive, collaborative team environment
Growth opportunities within Tanger Hillel and the broader Hillel International network
About Tanger Hillel
Tanger Hillel at Brooklyn College serves over 4,000 Jewish students and is one of the most dynamic Hillels in North America. Our students are diverse in every sense, and we’re committed to meeting them where they are.
Through fellowships, leadership opportunities, and vibrant programming, we create meaningful pathways into Jewish life. At our core, we are about connection, belonging, and empowering students to shape their own journeys.
Tanger Hillel at Brooklyn College 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.