Temporary Residential Coordinator - Fall 2026

Brandeis University; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 1,800 - 2,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Room and board

Hotel accommodations for retreat

Job summary

Brandeis University is seeking a Residential Coordinator to supervise staff and support teens during the December Retreat. Responsibilities include overseeing programming, logistics, and guest speakers, while coordinating with the Project Director remotely for orientation.

You will also meet with the Project Director prior to the retreat and assist with supplies, staying in the hotel with participants and educators. This role emphasizes positive mentorship in a Jewish community setting.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising teens or youth groups.
• Background in camp counseling or religious education helpful.
• Strong interpersonal and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Attend the December 20-23 Retreat and stay in the hotel with students and educators.
• Supervise B2L Community Educators and provide guidance and support.
• 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.
• Plan and attend Retreat Orientation via Zoom with the Project Director.
• 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

Supervision

Youth work

Camp counseling

Staff coordination

Program management

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.ResponsibilitiesAttend 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.QualificationsUndergraduate 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 boardPay Range DisclosureThe University's pay ranges represent a good faith estimate of what Brandeis reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of posting. The pay offered to a selected candidate during hiring will be based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience and education/training, internal peer equity, and applicable legal requirements.Equal Opportunity StatementBrandeis University is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, gender identity and expression, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, caste, military or veteran status or any other category protected by law (also known as membership in a \"protected class\").