Program Associate at Hillel of Metro Detroit

<h1>Program Associate</h1> <h2>Hillel of Metro Detroit</h2> <p>Hillel of Metro Detroit (HMD), a vibrant and innovative Jewish campus organization, seeks an individual who thrives on creating meaningful connections and conversations to be our new Program Associate.</p> <h2>Who We Are</h2> <p>Hillel of Metro Detroit aspires to be a meaningful, relevant, and dynamic organization that engages hundreds of local Jewish college-aged students throughout the Detroit metropolitan area.&nbsp; HMD enriches Jewish identity, furthers Jewish journeys, and inspires involvement in the community.&nbsp;</p> <p>HMD provides students at six local colleges and universities dynamic opportunities to explore Judaism, develop leadership skills, and build enduring connections to Jewish life, to each other and to the Jewish community.&nbsp; HMD makes a difference for today and tomorrow. We focus on creating a welcoming community with Judaism- infused programming that will help students form positive Jewish memories, build strong Jewish identities, and acquire the skills to become leaders in their local Jewish communities. &nbsp;</p> <h2>Role Overview</h2> <p>Program Associate at HMD is a full-time position, responsible for student engagement and program development at multiple HMD commuter campuses and for 18–29-year-old Jewish young adults in the Detroit metropolitan area.&nbsp; Each Program Associate provides ongoing support to student groups and to interest groups throughout the community, coordinates student leadership development, marketing, and community relations.</p> <p>This individual will report to the Associate Director and will work with the program team to establish specific goals and evaluate progress.</p> <h2>Who You Are</h2> <ul> <li>You have a Bachelor’s degree.</li> <li>You know how to follow through with multiple projects simultaneously.</li> <li>You are familiar with web-based applications.</li> <li>You are comfortable embracing your own Judaism (or you are actively figuring that out).</li> <li>You have strong oral, written, and non-verbal communication skills, with a particular talent for active listening.</li> <li>You have the ability to work flexible hours needed to complete job requirements, including some nights, weekends, and holidays.</li> <li>You can think big and creatively and help inspire students to do the same. Nothing is too big to tackle.</li> <li>You are a relationship builder. You are constantly meeting new people, interested in learning about them and their passions.</li> <li>You are passionate and excited about college students and helping them along their Jewish journeys.</li> <li>You understand why students are or are not interested in being involved with Jewish life on campus.&