IACT Engagement Advisor

As an IACT Engagement Advisor at Hillel International, you'll play a vital role in mentoring campus-based IACT professionals and cultivating strong student engagement for the Birthright program. Your primary responsibilities will include developing individualized work plans to boost participation, overseeing alumni engagement efforts, and supporting various initiatives across Hillel's network to strengthen the Jewish student community.

To apply for the IACT Engagement Advisor position at Hillel International, you should possess a Bachelor’s degree and between 2 to 5 years of experience as a high-performing IACT Coordinator on a college campus. Successful candidates will have a knack for mentoring and building relationships, alongside a strong passion for Jewish life and innovative community engagement.

The IACT Engagement Advisor enhances Birthright awareness by developing engaging programs aimed at first- and second-year students, facilitating student cohort experiences like Fellowship and Ambassadors for Birthright, and collaboratively designing outreach strategies that resonate with students' values and interests in Jewish life while leveraging social media to enhance visibility.

The IACT Engagement Advisor role at Hillel International can be performed either from the Hillel office in Washington, DC, or remotely. This flexibility allows you to engage in meaningful work while connecting with professionals and students across campuses without geographical limitations.

Hillel International offers a comprehensive range of professional development opportunities to IACT Engagement Advisors, including mentoring programs, skill-building workshops, and networking events designed to enhance leadership skills and ensure ongoing career growth within the nonprofit sector.

When answering this question, provide specifics about your role as an IACT Coordinator, showcasing initiatives you've led to engage students and how you've supported their journeys through Birthright. Highlight any metrics or achievements that demonstrate your impact on student engagement or community building.

Share your philosophy on mentorship and how you adapt your approach depending on individual student needs. Discuss specific methods you use to create welcoming environments that encourage students to explore their Jewish identity, ensuring that students feel supported and empowered.

Discuss various strategies, such as building partnerships with Greek organizations, organizing outreach events, or leveraging social media to reach potential Birthright participants. Emphasize a collaborative approach and how you would use student input to ensure the strategies resonate with their interests.

Explain your approach to fostering inclusivity and collaboration among diverse student populations. You may want to highlight your experience with conflict resolution, understanding different perspectives, and creating a unified community through shared goals and projects.

Share examples of past collaborative efforts and their outcomes, focusing on how working as a team can enhance student engagement and help achieve shared objectives. Mention your communication skills and adaptability in fostering relationships with other team members or departments.

Discuss specific tools or platforms you have effectively used to facilitate engagement, such as social media, video conferencing, or community-building apps. Highlight any initiatives where technology helped reach wider audiences or fostered meaningful connections among students.

Express your understanding of Hillel International’s commitment to fostering Jewish identity and community. Discuss how this mission resonates with your personal values and how you aspire to contribute to this vision through your work as an IACT Engagement Advisor.

Be prepared to describe a specific program you've created or managed, detailing its goals, how you engaged students, and the outcomes. Include metrics of success if possible, and discuss how this experience has prepared you for the challenges of the IACT Engagement Advisor role.

Talk about various metrics or feedback mechanisms you would use to assess the effectiveness of engagement initiatives, such as participation rates, student satisfaction surveys, or ongoing involvement in Jewish life post-program. Emphasize the importance of continuous improvement based on these evaluations.

Share your personal motivation for wanting to become an IACT Engagement Advisor, whether it stems from your own experiences in Jewish life or a desire to make a positive impact in the community. Reflect on the meaningful connections you've experienced and your eagerness to contribute to those journeys for others.