Lead Advocacy Professional at Hillel BC British Columbia, Canada

Hillel International; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as the Lead Advocacy Professional, where you'll enhance Jewish student life across British Columbia. You'll advocate for student needs, foster community, and empower students in their advocacy efforts. This role is vital in creating a supportive campus environment, ensuring Jewish students feel safe and engaged. With competitive salary and benefits, this position offers opportunities for professional growth and meaningful impact.

Benefits

Health Insurance

$500 Wellness Package

Monthly Bus Pass

Paid Vacations

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of professional work experience required.
• Skilled facilitator with experience in leading effective trainings.

Responsibilities

• Lead advocacy efforts addressing antisemitism on campuses.
• Coordinate events and workshops for student engagement.
• Support students in navigating campus systems and policies.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Facilitation

Proactive Mindset

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Make your mark on Jewish student life by joining Hillel BC as the Lead Advocacy Professional. As the Lead Advocacy Professional, you’ll be the go-to person for advocacy-related issues across BC campuses. You’ll build strong, trusting relationships with students, stay ahead of campus developments, and help ensure that Jewish students feel safe, supported, and empowered — no matter where they study. You’ll be actively present across multiple campuses, helping connect students to resources, training, and community.

You’ll lead proactive advocacy efforts focused on addressing antisemitism, working directly with students to help them understand their rights, find their voices, and speak confidently in the spaces that matter — from classroom discussions to student government meetings.

This is a high-impact role rooted in relationships, education, and action. You’ll play a key part in shaping a more informed, inclusive, and resilient campus environment for Jewish students across British Columbia.

What You’ll Do

• Participate in conversations about student experiences on campus and help brainstorm ways we can offer meaningful support, both practically and emotionally.
• Help coordinate events, workshops, or informal gatherings that give students space to reflect, learn, and feel connected to one another and their broader community.
• Support efforts to understand and thoughtfully respond to challenges students may face in different campus environments, including experiences of exclusion or unfair treatment.
• Help gather feedback, stories, or updates from students and staff to stay informed about campus life and better understand where support is needed.
• Join meetings with campus or community contacts — sometimes to observe and learn, and other times to contribute ideas or raise thoughtful questions.
• Contribute to communications efforts — from drafting short updates to curating useful resources or helping share the work we’re doing with others.
• Support students as they build confidence in advocating for themselves and navigating campus systems, policies, and procedures.
• Learn and grow with the team— participating in ongoing training and development related to student support, campus engagement, identity, and inclusion.

What You’ll Bring to the Job

• 1-3 years’ professional work experience
• Politically engaged and highly informed — you stay ahead of campus dynamics, student union developments, and local issues affecting Jewish students
• Proactive mindset — you anticipate challenges, keep your team in the loop, and step in early to support students where they need it most
• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills — able to build meaningful relationships with students, faculty, administrators, and campus partners
• Trusted presence in tough moments — you bring clarity, compassion, and purpose, whether guiding a student or representing the community
• Skilled facilitator — experienced in leading effective trainings that empower students and staff
• Collaborative by nature — you work closely with the Director of Student Advocacy to shape strategy and messaging
• Independent and self-driven — you bring your own voice, ideas, and initiative to the team

What You’ll Receive

• Competitive salary in the nonprofit marketplace. The salary range for this role is $50,000 - $60,000.
• A comprehensive health insurance package, including an additional $500 wellness package
• Monthly Bus pass or on-campus parking covered
• Great professional development, mentoring, and skill-building opportunities
• Paid Vacations and Supportive Environment

About Hillel BC

Joining Hillel BC means becoming part of a dynamic, mission-driven team dedicated to fostering a vibrant and inclusive Jewish community on campus. We are at the forefront of student advocacy, engagement, and support , providing a home for students to explore their Jewish identity while navigating the challenges of university life. Our work goes beyond programming—we create meaningful connections, advocate for student needs, and cultivate a welcoming environment for learning, leadership, and resilience. Whether it's empowering students against antisemitism, building bridges with the university administration, launching impactful initiatives like ‘We Are Here - הננו,’ or supporting mental health and student well-being , our team is committed to making a difference. At Hillel BC, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues, have the freedom to innovate, and work in a supportive environment where your voice matters. If you're looking for a career with purpose, impact, and community , Hillel BC is the place for you.

Hillel BC 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.

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