Mid-Atlantic Regional Engagement Lead

JGO; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

The Jewish Grad Organization (JGO) is hiring a Regional Engagement Coordinator for the Mid-Atlantic to serve as the primary relationship-builder for 30–35 campuses across the East Coast, including Washington, DC, Philadelphia, and New Jersey.

This role is autonomous yet collaborative, reporting to the Director of Programming, requiring strong mentorship of student leaders, program design, and ongoing support for campus communities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 0–3 years of professional experience.
• Experience in engagement, event coordination, campus work, or Jewish organizations is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills and comfort initiating conversations with new people.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple campuses, priorities, and travel schedules.
• Willingness and enthusiasm for frequent travel; must live near a major airport.
• Flexible availability for evenings and occasional weekends.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary Engagement Coordinator for approximately 30 campuses across the Midatlantic region.
• Build meaningful one-on-one relationships with Jewish graduate students through coffee chats, campus visits, virtual meetings, and ongoing follow-up.
• Develop campus-specific engagement strategies that respond to local culture, student interests, and campus dynamics.
• Recruit and engage students in JGO’s flagship programs and initiatives, including JEWL, Fellowships, JELCON, Shabbat Across America, leadership programs, and other national experiences.
• Design and execute high-quality programs and events, both on and off campus—such as Shabbat dinners, learning experiences, social gatherings, and holiday celebrations.
• Plan and manage event logistics across multiple cities and campuses, ensuring programs are well-run and reflect JGO’s professional, welcoming standard.
• Travel regularly throughout the South, Canada, and other assigned locations to strengthen relationships, support students in person, and build Jewish communities.
• Collaborate with regional Engagement Coordinators and national staff, sharing insights, best practices, and trends from your campuses.
• Support outreach and marketing efforts in coordination with the central team, including targeted emails, student follow-ups, and light social media engagement.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Travel readiness

MS Office / Google Suite

Email marketing basics

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The Jewish Grad Organization (JGO) is hiring a Regional Engagement Coordinator for the Mid-Atlantic to serve as the primary relationship-builder for 30–35 campuses across the East Coast, including Washington, DC, Philadelphia, and New Jersey.

This role is autonomous yet collaborative, reporting to the Director of Programming, requiring strong mentorship of student leaders, program design, and ongoing support for campus communities.