IACT Coordinator

Michigan State University 

Role Overview

Make your mark on Jewish student life by joining Michigan State University Hillel as the IACT Coordinator. IACT Campus Program - IACT (Inspired, Active, Committed, Transformed) is an initiative that builds on the success of Taglit –Birthright Israel by providing support and inspiration to students before and after their trip

The IACT Coordinator will work with students before their departure and upon their return from their Taglit-Birthright Israel experiences, developing activities to engage students in Jewish life on campus, by encouraging them to become involved as leaders and participants in student-organized Jewish programming and groups and by directing them to and facilitating their participation in existing Israel-related opportunities on and off campus. You’ll wake up each day (or at least most) and be genuinely excited and enthusiastic to help students explore, experience, and create vibrant connections to Israel. This is so much more than your average 9-to-5. 

MSU Hillel is “the place to be” for more than 3,500 Jewish students at MSU. Students take ownership of Hillel as their Jewish community center on campus. Our mission is to enrich the lives of Jewish students so that they may enrich the Jewish people and the world. Together, we are building a new generation of Jewish leaders.

What You’ll Do

• You’ll actively expand the number of Taglit-Birthright Israel trip participants from Michigan State University through effective recruitment and marketing strategies.
• Engaging Taglit-Birthright Israel participants in continued campus activities and Jewish life in the areas of Israel education/advocacy, community service, and Jewish life and learning; developing personalized follow-up and individual Jewish/Israel plans with Taglit-Birthright alumni to deepen individuals’ connection to Jewish life.
• Transforming campus Jewish life, with the Taglit-Birthright Israel participants as a core group through which others are engaged and brought into Jewish activities.
• Advising and overseeing the activities of student groups relating to Jewish Life/Israel programming and education.
• Develop relationships with Jewish students from different groups on campus (Greek life, majors, etc.) and non-affiliated Jewish students to help them register for upcoming Birthright Israel Trips.
• Meet with students to help connect them with leadership roles in Hillel.
• Work with Spartans for Israel and Spartans to Israel student groups to execute small and large-scale campus programs.

What You’ll Bring to the Job

• 0-2 years professional work experience.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Self-driven, motivated, energetic, and enthusiastic about Israel programming and travel.
• Self-starting and motivated to seek out opportunities and projects.
• Comfortable presenting in front of groups - outgoing and personable.
• Excellent follow-through on projects and the ability to multitask.
• Ability to manage projects with many moving parts, set timetables, and adhere to deadlines.
• Prior travel experience in Israel and a familiarity with Israel and Judaism.
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Jewish education and outreach.
• Knowledge of Israeli society and culture.
• Strong Marketing Background.
• Proven leadership skills and the capacity for effective teamwork and group leadership.

What You’ll Receive

• Competitive salary in the nonprofit marketplace. The salary for this role is $42,000.
• A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision benefits, paid phone plan, 403b match after two years, generous vacation/sick time, and parental leave.
• Great professional development, mentoring, and skill-building opportunities.
• Travel regionally and abroad, particularly to Israel.

About Michigan State University Hillel

MSU Hillel is the place to be for more than 3,500 Jewish students at Michigan State University. Our Hillel focuses strongly on a student-driven experience where staff work collaboratively with leaders to plan and implement more than 250 programs and initiatives throughout the academic year. Our Hillel truly feels like a “home away from home” and our community is tight-knit, welcoming and very midwestern (aka friendly aka #puremichigan). East Lansing is a beautiful college town located just minutes from our State Capitol. Enjoy all four seasons, a trip to the Cider Mill, the best in Big Ten athletics and an emerging Lansing food scene.

Michigan State 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 more than 550 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.