Hillel at Davis and Sacramento is looking for a passionate and creative professional to serve as its inaugural Community Relations Director. This role will focus on supporting antisemitism response and prevention on campus and work alongside a cohort of other Community Relations professionals doing this important work on campuses across North America. Working closely with Hillel International, campus Hillel staff and students, community stakeholders, and university partners, each Community Relations Director will build and sustain long-term relationships and political and media strategies to shift the climate on campus.
The ideal candidate will deeply understand today’s campus climate and have a passion for engaging student and campus communities in shaping and advancing advocacy. They will leverage their relationship-building expertise to work across campus and the local Jewish community to ensure Hillels and the students they serve feel supported, connected to resources, and able to navigate even the most complex of antisemitic incidents on campus today.
The Community Relations Director will report directly to Hillel at Davis and Sacramento’s Executive Director, and will receive training, support, and guidance through the Community Relations Director program from the Associate Vice President of Campus Antisemitism Solutions at Hillel International. As part of a cohort of other Community Relations Directors, this role will join a cadre of professionals working together in the fight against antisemitism on college campuses across North America.
Hillel at Davis and Sacramento serves over 3,000 students across six campuses, including UC Davis and CSU Sacramento. Established in 1965, we have grown from a small operation to a bustling hub of educational, cultural, social, and spiritual activities, housed in our beautiful 9,700 sq. ft. Sam Len Hillel House. We offer hundreds of programs annually, including popular Shabbat dinners, holiday celebrations, and Israel education initiatives, all designed to provide students with a home away from home and a space to explore their Jewish identity.
Located in the heart of Northern California, our Hillel is just 20 minutes from the state capital, Sacramento, and within easy reach of major attractions like Lake Tahoe and San Francisco, offering staff the perfect balance of vibrant campus life and nearby outdoor and cultural experiences. If you are excited about creating impactful Jewish experiences, working in a supportive, dynamic environment, and helping students develop leadership skills, Hillel at Davis and Sacramento is the perfect place for you. As part of our team, you will help shape the Jewish future on campus, collaborate with staff and student leaders, and contribute to the growth of a thriving community known for its warm, welcoming atmosphere. Join us in making a lasting difference in the lives of Jewish students.
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.