Temporary Community Educator - Fall 2026

Brandeis University; United States; On-site; USD 128,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

Brandeis University is partnering with Better to Learn (B2L) to host a December Retreat for Jewish teens. Community Educators will supervise students during hotel stays, bus trips, and campus activities, while delivering seven themed programs and providing programmatic support.

The role emphasizes positive role modelling, collaboration with Directors and guest speakers, and flexible, energetic support for teen participants.

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate, recent college graduate or graduate student.
• Experience as a camp counselor, youth worker or religious school teacher.
• Experience working with and supervising teens.
• Creative, flexible and enthusiastic.

Responsibilities

• Attend the December 20-23 Retreat and stay in the hotel with students.
• Supervise B2L students at the hotel, on the program bus and on campus during all activities.
• Run 7 programs connected to the program theme.
• Provide administrative support to B2L Directors, Instructors and Guest Speakers.
• Act as a positive Jewish role model for B2L participants.

Skills

Experience with teens

Camp counselor experience

Youth worker background

Creative and enthusiastic

Job description

Better to Learn(B2L) is a partnership between Brandeis University and Legacy Heritage Fund that brings together Jewish teens in weekly online learning sessions. In addition, students are invited to the Boston area for a four-day residency in late December to engage in thoughtful learning, hear guest speakers, connect with their online peers and visit Brandeis University. We seek Community Educators to support students and programming at the B2L December Retreat.

Responsibilities

• Attend the December 20-23 Retreat and stay in the hotel (Hilton Garden Inn, Waltham) with students.
• Supervise B2L students at the hotel, on the program bus and on campus during all activities, including in the evening after programming has ended (ie: make sure students are in their rooms, at breakfast and on the bus in the morning; handle any student concerns or disciplinary issues; address minor medical issues- with support from the Residential Coordinator).
• In collaboration with other Community Educators, run 7 programs (already created--timing ranges from 30 minutes to 1 hour 45 mins) connected to the program theme.
• Provide administrative support to B2L Directors, Instructors and Guest Speakers as requested (ie: get supplies and materials, make copies, set up and break down program spaces, including meals).
• Act as a positive Jewish role model for B2L participants.

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate, recent college graduate or graduate student.
• Experience as a camp counselor, youth worker or religious school teacher.
• Experience working with and supervising teens.
• Creative, flexible and enthusiastic.
• Either does not have a Brandeis student job, or has a job that ends by December 16, 2026.

Compensation

$800 plus room and board (kosher catering for all meals provided by Dushez Catering).

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