Rabbi and Senior Jewish Educator 

North Carolina Hillel is looking for its first statewide Rabbi and Senior Jewish Educator to enrich the lives of Jewish students and shape the future of Jewish life across the 8 campuses of NC Hillel. As a visionary educational and spiritual leader, the Rabbi will create a cohesive Jewish educational vision for the organization and deepen the quality of our students’ experiences with Hillel. They will create imaginative spaces for Jewish learning and modern engagement with Jewish text through co-facilitation of learning fellowships and pioneering new educational opportunities. The rabbi works in collaboration with our student engagement team to embrace pluralism in reaching Jewish students of every background and empowers students to lead through NC Hillel’s student-led, staff-supported ethos. It is preferred that this role will be based in the Triangle to be accessible to the entire state. The expectation is that the rabbi’s time will be divided proportionally to address the statewide educational vision and programming, and the number of students served by each of our campuses. We envision this role as a senior professional working under the supervision of the Managing Director.  This role values mutuality and reciprocity, focusing on collaboration and balanced partnerships on our deeply collaborative team. 

Areas of Responsibility: Education, Jewish Practice, Community Partnership and Leadership & Student Engagement. 

What You’ve Accomplished: Rabbinic ordination from an accredited institution and a commitment to a pluralistic approach to Jewish life, Strong organizational skills, adaptability, problem solving and attention to detail, Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills, A team-oriented approach and strong work ethic, Proven experience thinking critically and acting strategically to reach goals & Ability to work flexible hours, including some nights, weekends, and holidays. 

What You’ll Bring to the Job: Commitment to campus, students, and emerging Jewish leadership, Enthusiasm for an immersive and collaborative team culture, Proven success in community building and outreach, and previous experience in program visioning and implementation, Ability to weave networks of connections between individuals and the richness of the Jewish tradition, Expertise in leading complex conversations about Judaism and Israel, meeting students at various points in their personal Jewish journeys & Embrace of Jewish pluralism and acceptance of every student’s Jewish identity. 

What You’ll Receive: Competitive salary in the nonprofit marketplace. The salary range for this role is $90,000-110,000. This position is classified as exempt, 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, Outstanding professional development both individually and as a team & Travel across North Carolina, nationally and to Israel.

About North Carolina Hillel: North Carolina Hillel serves students across the University of North Carolina System with staff strategically located across the state. Jewish students of all backgrounds come to NC Hillel to make friends in a warm, accepting environment and to explore what being Jewish means to them. For some students, it’s the first time they have a Jewish role model. For others, it’s the first time they’re exploring their Judaism on their own terms. Hillel @ NC State, NC Hillel Link (a consortium of campuses with smaller Jewish populations), and UNC Chapel Hill Hillel allow us to serve our students dynamically from the coast to the mountains. We empower and inspire students to pursue their own Jewish journeys by creating strong communities and transformative experiences. The Triangle, which includes Chapel Hill, Raleigh and Durham, is one of the fastest-growing metro areas in the South, and routinely ranks at or near the top of “quality of life” lists. The vibrant Chapel Hill/Durham Jewish community includes seven congregations, a Jewish Community Center and The Sandra E. Lerner Jewish Community Day School (Pre-K -5th grade). Moreover, the Jewish Federations located in Chapel Hill-Durham, Raleigh-Cary, Greensboro, and Charlotte work together to form a strong connection across the state. North Carolina Hillel is affiliated with Hillel International. Hillel International enriches the lives of Jewish students so they may enrich the Jewish people and the world and envisions a world where every student is inspired to make an enduring commitment to Jewish life, learning and Israel.

We aspire to cultivate within students a commitment to these core values:

Kehillah – Community: building relationships with Jews at home, in Israel, and around the world

Hachnasat Orchim – Hospitality: welcoming people from diverse backgrounds and creating a warm, pluralistic environment

Limmud – Learning: a lifelong pursuit of deeper understanding and Jewish learning

Ruchaniut – Spirituality: investigating religious questions and seeking personal growth and moral fulfillment

Tzedek – Justice: striving for a more just and righteous world

Anticipated start date of Summer 2025. Full-time. Apply on: https://boards.greenhouse.io/hillel/jobs/4511183005. https://www.unh.edu/diversity-inclusion/resource/hillel. 

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