Community Relations Director

Hillel at Davis and Sacramento 

Role Overview

Hillel at Davis and Sacramento is looking for a passionate and creative professional to serve as its inaugural Community Relations Director. This role will focus on supporting antisemitism response and prevention on campus and work alongside a cohort of other Community Relations professionals doing this important work on campuses across North America. Working closely with Hillel International, campus Hillel staff and students, community stakeholders, and university partners, each Community Relations Director will build and sustain long-term relationships and political and media strategies to shift the climate on campus. 

The ideal candidate will deeply understand today’s campus climate and have a passion for engaging student and campus communities in shaping and advancing advocacy. They will leverage their relationship-building expertise to work across campus and the local Jewish community to ensure Hillels and the students they serve feel supported, connected to resources, and able to navigate even the most complex of antisemitic incidents on campus today.

The Community Relations Director will report directly to Hillel at Davis and Sacramento’s Executive Director, and will receive training, support, and guidance through the Community Relations Director program from the Associate Vice President of Campus Antisemitism Solutions at Hillel International. As part of a cohort of other Community Relations Directors, this role will join a cadre of professionals working together in the fight against antisemitism on college campuses across North America.

What You’ll Do

• Convene faculty, staff, and students around issues of antisemitism and anti-Zionism who can make recommendations to administration and build support networks. This includes serving on the Advisory Council for Jewish Student Life at UC Davis.
• Work as a resource for Jewish students and faculty in response to campus climate issues both managing incident reporting/tracking/outcomes, and developing longer-term strategies. This may include taking a role in leading advocacy work or helping facilitate legal and/or PR resources. 
• Work with Jewish and non-Jewish student leaders on campus to address the campus climate and ensure inclusion of all students. This also entails training and supporting civically minded students on getting involved in student leadership with greek life, student government, or key campus organizations..
• Support appropriate community involvement on campus that is relevant and beneficial to the lived experience of Jewish students and faculty through building meaningful relationships with other community groups and individuals with shared values.
• Speak with community groups, individuals, and policymakers about strategies for preventing antisemitism on campus.
• Collaborate and manage Jewish and non-Jewish community organizations on community-wide initiatives.
• Build meaningful relationships with key university staff and faculty that yield productive partnerships.
• Connect with students who are interested in advocacy and empower them as leaders; plan advocacy events in support of Jewish students on campus.
• Regularly monitor, track, and report on antisemitism both on social media and throughout campus.
• Write op-eds, letters, newsletters, action alerts, press releases, social media, and statements related to campus culture initiatives on behalf of Hillel at Davis and Sacramento.
• Partner internally with antisemitism focused teams within Hillel International such as Campus Climate Initiative, Israel Action and Addressing Antisemitism and Communications teams.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years experience in college campus work, Jewish community, or community relations.
• Knowledge of Jewish history and culture, the characteristics of antisemitism, and Zionism and anti-Zionism.
• Passion for fighting antisemitism and anti-Zionism.
• Experience with Student governments and policy.
• Ability to prioritize diplomacy and work in collaboration toward solutions.
• Ability to think critically, embrace data, and develop solutions to problems.
• An organized and detail-oriented approach to work.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven record of building productive working relationships.
• Social media prowess.

What You’ll Receive

• Competitive salary in the nonprofit marketplace. The salary range for this role is $75,000 - $85,000 
• Exceptional professional development, mentoring, and skill building opportunities.
• A comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, life insurance, Long Term Disability (LTD), Flexible Spending Plan, generous vacation/sick time, and parental leave.
• Independent and hands-on work in an exciting environment.
• A network of terrific colleagues from across the global Hillel movement.
• Travel opportunities, both domestically and internationally, multiple times per year

About Hillel at Davis and Sacramento

Hillel at Davis and Sacramento serves over 3,000 students across six campuses, including UC Davis and CSU Sacramento. Established in 1965, we have grown from a small operation to a bustling hub of educational, cultural, social, and spiritual activities, housed in our beautiful 9,700 sq. ft. Sam Len Hillel House. We offer hundreds of programs annually, including popular Shabbat dinners, holiday celebrations, and Israel education initiatives, all designed to provide students with a home away from home and a space to explore their Jewish identity.

Located in the heart of Northern California, our Hillel is just 20 minutes from the state capital, Sacramento, and within easy reach of major attractions like Lake Tahoe and San Francisco, offering staff the perfect balance of vibrant campus life and nearby outdoor and cultural experiences. If you are excited about creating impactful Jewish experiences, working in a supportive, dynamic environment, and helping students develop leadership skills, Hillel at Davis and Sacramento is the perfect place for you. As part of our team, you will help shape the Jewish future on campus, collaborate with staff and student leaders, and contribute to the growth of a thriving community known for its warm, welcoming atmosphere. Join us in making a lasting difference in the lives of Jewish students.