Temporary Residential Coordinator - Fall 2026

Brandeis University; United States; On-site; USD 1,800 - 2,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Room and board

Job summary

Brandeis University seeks a Residential Coordinator to supervise staff and support teens during the B2L December Retreat at the Hilton Garden Inn, Waltham, with Brandeis staff and educators.

You will oversee retreat programming and logistics, supervise Community Educators, coordinate with instructors and guest speakers, and assist with orientation and pre-planning with the Project Director, while modeling positive Jewish values and ensuring a safe, engaging experience for participants.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree.
• Experience as a camp counselor, youth worker or religious school teacher.
• Experience working with and supervising teens.
• Must be creative, flexible and able to comply with all program policies.

Responsibilities

• Attend the December 20-23 Retreat and stay in the hotel (Hilton Garden Inn, Waltham) with students and Community Educators;
• Supervise B2L Community Educators and provide any guidance and support needed;
• Oversee all Retreat programming (pre-planned);
• Oversee all Retreat logistics and programmatic needs;
• Serve as the point person for Instructors and Guest Speakers during the Retreat;
• In consultation with the B2L Project Director, plan and attend B2L Retreat Orientation (via Zoom);
• Meet with the Project Director 2-4 times before the Retreat to plan/organize;
• Assist with bringing supplies to the hotel and returning them to Brandeis;
• Act as a positive Jewish role model for B2L participants.

Skills

Staff supervision

Program support

Event logistics

Youth mentorship

Education

Undergraduate degree

Job description

Better to Learn 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 three day residency in late December to engage in thoughtful learning, hear guest speakers, connect with their online peers and visit Brandeis University. We seek a Residential Coordinator to supervise staff and 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 and Community Educators;
• Supervise B2L Community Educators and provide any guidance and support needed;
• Oversee all Retreat programming (pre-planned);
• Oversee all Retreat logistics and programmatic needs;
• Serve as the point person for Instructors and Guest Speakers during the Retreat;
• In consultation with the B2L Project Director, plan and attend B2L Retreat Orientation (via Zoom);
• Meet with the Project Director 2-4 times before the Retreat to plan/organize;
• Assist with bringing supplies to the hotel and returning them to Brandeis;
• Act as a positive Jewish role model for B2L participants.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree;
• Experience as a camp counselor, youth worker or religious school teacher;
• Experience working with and supervising teens;
• Must be creative, flexible and able to comply with all program policies.

Compensation

$2000 plus room and board

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