Engagement & Advocacy Coordinator (Multiple Locations)

Our employer is an organization focused on promoting Jewish identity through life-changing trips and campus initiatives. They are looking for an individual to become an integral part of their local campus team, whose primary focus is on student engagement and supporting advocacy initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the creation and execution of a proactive advocacy strategy for the local branch, identifying specific goals and measurable objectives, in partnership with the Campus Director, and with support from Ontario’s Director of Advocacy.
• Collaborate with other Jewish and/or Israel advocacy organizations on and off campus to further the organization's strategic advocacy objectives and strengthen organizational relationships.
• Provide support to Jewish and non-Jewish students in pursuit of their advocacy interests, cultivating student leadership and mobilizing students towards advocacy objectives on and off campus.
• Prepare for, and respond effectively and strategically, to anti-Israel/antisemitic incidents on campus in collaboration with the Campus Director.
• Support pre-trip efforts and post-trip follow up for Israel immersive experiences
• Assist with the creation and implementation of strategic campaigns to advance advocacy objectives.
• Take initiative and seek opportunities to advance the organization's advocacy strategy on campus.
• Monitor and be able to regularly report on anti-Israel and antisemitic activities on campus as requested.
• Engage Jewish and non-Jewish students interested in advocacy and build strategic relationships with various stakeholders and clubs on campus.

Engagement

• Ensure a visible Jewish presence on campus.
• Identify and contact uninvolved student populations and develop strategies for engaging them independently, and with existing student leaders with an advocacy lens.
• Responsible for data management, as it relates to set student engagement metrics as part of Measuring Excellence
• Develop one-on-one relationships with Jewish students by meeting them where they live, work and/or study, utilizing creative methods to reach and engage them
• Building relationships with professionals and student leadership of campus groups

Program Development

• Support student-initiated programs; attend programs when appropriate (including evenings, weekends)
• Play a key role in supporting the planning, executing and evaluation of all programming
• Identify and seek innovative program areas to reach new student populations
• Support, plan, and execute flagship programming, including Holocaust Education Week

What You Will Do Well

• Have strong interpersonal skills and the desire to work in a collaborative, team environment.
• Multi-task and troubleshoot effectively.
• Have knowledge and experience with network management and social networking processes.
• Energy, versatility, flexibility and maturity.
• Build effective and meaningful relationships with staff, university students, and community members.
• Enjoy community organizing, campaigning and programming.
• Maintain clear thinking and calm during times of crisis.

Education and Experience

• University degree or 2-year college diploma in a related field of study
• 0-3 years of experience in student programming and engagement in a University or College environment.
• Demonstrated involvement in student government, political organizing or active engagement in campus life at university, with an understanding and appreciation for campus dynamics.
• Well-developed program development, organizational skills, and strong attention to detail.
• The ability to be strategic and have a future-focused mindset.
• Ability to take initiative and collaborate with multiple team members.
• Sophisticated written and verbal communication skills.

Conditions

• Work requires ongoing attention to detail with a focus on deadlines and overall engagement and advocacy results.
• Work is sometimes performed in environments where activity, noise, and lighting may have noticeable variances.
• Meetings are often held via conference call.
• Ability to manage and thrive in a multi-priority environment and commitment to attend events and programming that may land outside traditional working hours.

When submitting your application please attach in the same file a cover letter and at least 3 references.