IACT Coordinator at Maryland Hillel

hillel; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Hillel is seeking an IACT Coordinator to connect students with Israel, Jewish life, and peer networks through immersive travel, education, and ongoing engagement. The role focuses on recruitment, planning, and implementing Birthright Israel, Onward Israel, Alternative Spring Break, and related initiatives on campus.

The successful candidate will build authentic relationships, maintain visibility on campus, and collaborate with colleagues to create meaningful Israel-related

Qualifications

• Experience building relationships with diverse student groups.
• Experience coordinating student programs and events.

Responsibilities

• Build authentic, ongoing relationships with a wide range of Jewish students.
• Maintain a visible campus presence in residence halls, dining spaces, student organizations, and campus events.
• Identify students’ interests and connect them with relevant Israel experiences and Hillel programs.
• Lead recruitment, planning, and execution of Birthright Israel, Onward Israel, and Alternative Spring Break.
• Collaborate with Maryland Hillel colleagues to integrate Israel engagement into the broader student engagement strategy.

Skills

Relationship-building

Recruitment

Job description

IACT Coordinator

University of Maryland Hillel

Role Overview

Maryland Hillel seeks a dynamic, relationship-driven IACT Coordinator to connect University of Maryland students to Israel, Jewish life, and one another through immersive travel, educational opportunities, and ongoing engagement.

The IACT Coordinator will oversee recruitment, planning, and implementation for Birthright Israel, Onward Israel, Alternative Spring Break, and other Israel-centered and engagement initiatives. Beyond managing programs and filling trip spots, this person will cultivate a broad network of student relationships, identify opportunities for meaningful connection, and help students discover how Israel and Jewish experiences can become relevant to their lives.

The successful candidate understands that recruitment grows out of authentic relationships, consistent presence, and a genuine investment in students. They will spend time in the spaces where students already gather, build trust with student leaders and peer networks, and develop creative strategies to reach students who may not otherwise walk through Hillel's doors.

This is an opportunity for someone who sees Israel travel not as a standalone experience, but as a gateway to deeper Jewish exploration, lasting friendships, and continued involvement in Jewish life at Maryland.

What You'll Do

Student Engagement and Relationship Building

• Build authentic, ongoing relationships with a wide range of Jewish students, including those who are deeply connected to Jewish life and those who have had limited engagement with Hillel.
• Maintain a visible, approachable presence on campus, meeting students where they are-in residence halls, dining spaces, student organizations, Greek life communities, campus events, and other student gathering places.
• Develop relationships with fraternity and sorority members, chapter leaders, student organization leaders, and other influential peer networks to create pathways for engagement and participation.
• Identify students' interests, identities, questions, and motivations, and connect them with relevant Jewish experiences, Israel opportunities, and Hillel programs.
• Help students take meaningful next steps after participating in a trip or program, building pathways from a single experience to continued involvement, leadership, and community.
• Collaborate with Maryland Hillel colleagues to integrate Israel engagement into the broader student engagement strategy and ensure students experience Hillel as a connected, welcoming community.
• Serve as an active member of the broader team by staffing Shabbat dinners and other Hillel-wide experiences, including holiday celebrations and other large-scale programs.

Israel Travel and Experiential Education

• Lead the recruitment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of Birthright Israel trips, Onward Israel internships and experiences, Alternative Spring Break, and other Israel-related initiatives.
• Develop and execute year-round recruitment strategies that prioritize relationship-building, peer-to-peer outreach, targeted engagement, and personal follow-up.
• Build and maintain relationships with prospective participants throughout the recruitment process, helping students understand the value of each opportunity and supporting them through application, preparation, and participation.
• Coordinate participant outreach, applications, interviews or eligibility processes as applicable, pre-trip education, logistical preparation, and post-trip follow-up.
• Work with Israel program partners, campus colleagues, student leaders, alumni, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality, meaningful experiences.
• Develop creative strategies to reach students who may not initially see Israel travel as relevant, accessible, or appealing to them.

Program Development and Jewish Engagement

• Serve as an active member of Maryland Hillel's engagement team, helping to engage students with diverse interests, backgrounds, and levels of Jewish involvement through a variety of relationship-based outreach strategies and experiences.
• Create and implement Israel-centered programs throughout the academic year that invite students to explore Israel, Israeli society, Jewish peoplehood, identity, culture, and contemporary issues.
• Connect students to Israel engagement opportunities beyond travel, including educational programs, speakers, cultural events, fellowships, internships, and leadership opportunities.
• Help students process and reflect on their Israel experiences, encouraging curiosity, thoughtful dialogue, and deeper learning.
• Approach Israel engagement with educational intentionality, recognizing that students bring different experiences, perspectives, questions, and levels of familiarity to the conversation.

Recruitment Strategy, Outreach, and Evaluation

• Develop a comprehensive, year-round engagement and recruitment plan with clear goals, timelines, and strategies for reaching students across campus.
• Use student rela