Positions at URI Hillel

Hillel hires Student Staff each academic year to fill the following positions for 6-10 hours a week. Positions for 2017-2018 ARE NOW FILLED but students interested in a position in the future should contact Amy or Yaniv.

In addition to the duties below, other duties will include program set up, clerical work, receptionist duties and light janitorial duties.  All candidates should be friendly, personable, able to take initiative, and have excellent communication and organizational skills.  To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Yaniv Havusha.  Candidates applying for the Communications Intern position should submit a writing sample and samples of flyers they have created.

Webmaster
Responsible for maintaining, updating and creating content for the URI Hillel website.  The ideal candidate will have experience with graphic design and website maintenance.  While knowledge of HTML is not necessary, the candidate must excel in proof-reading and spelling and be detail oriented. Candidates should be familiar with Hillel, its programs and mission.  Candidate should be able to work independently and be pro-active.

Communications Intern
Responsible for the creation of weekly emails (using Constant Contact), program publicity, social media presence, articles and press releases.  The ideal candidate will be a skilled writer and should have experience with Constant Contact (or an aptitude for it) and flyer design.  Journalism, communications and graphic design majors are strongly encouraged to apply.

Kitchen Manager
Responsible for kitchen, supply closet and pantry organization; dish washing and some food preparation.  The person who holds this position must work on Friday afternoons/early evening and Sundays when brunches take place (approximately once a month).  The ideal candidate should have prior kitchen experience and be knowledgeable or willing to learn about Jewish dietary laws.  The ideal candidate must have an aptitude for food preparation, be safety minded, maintain cleanliness, and cannot mind getting his/her hands dirty.

Data Base Manager/Record Keeper/Financial Assistant
Responsible for inputting data and maintaining the data base, keeping track of program attendance, assisting the Executive Director in financial record keeping.  Ideal candidate should be proficient in Excel and must be extremely detail oriented and discrete. Knowledge of Quick Books a plus and aptitude to become proficient at Little Green Light (data base program). 

PEER NETWORK ENGAGEMENT INTERNS (PNEI):
URI Hillel hires 2-3 dynamic students each academic year who are leaders on campus and who have broad social networks.  

Each student will be responsible for building relationships with their uninvolved peers and connecting them with Jewish resources and opportunities.  Peer Network Interns are given a budget to plan activities that enable them to meet uninvolved Jewish students and follow up with them in an authentic, comfortable, and open way.  Interns receive on-going training and supervision by the URI Hillel Professional Staff.  Hours are flexible, range from 5-10 hours a week and may include evenings and weekends.  

Requirements:
Interns must have excellent social and critical thinking skills; be open-minded, outgoing and friendly; have broad social networks; be self-motivated and dependable; and be interested in opportunities to grow and learn Jewishly.  Students who have been previously uninvolved or minimally involved at Hillel are encouraged to apply. 

Other Job Openings

*Job and internship information is updated as information is sent to Hillel*

Hebrew and/or Judaica Teachers and Youth Advisors  
Rhode Island area schools seek part-time Hebrew and/or Judaica teachers, youth advisors and specialists for the 2017-2018 year. Contact Larry Katz at the Jewish Alliance 401-421-4111 x179
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