Temporary Residential Coordinator - Fall

Better To Learn Residential Coordinator

Better to Learn is a partnership between Brandeis University and Legacy Heritage Fund that brings together Jewish teens in weekly online learning sessions. In addition, students are invited to the Boston area for a three day residency in late December to engage in thoughtful learning, hear guest speakers, connect with their online peers and visit Brandeis University. We seek a Residential Coordinator to supervise staff and support students and programming at the B2L December Retreat.

Responsibilities:

• Attend the December 20-23 Retreat and stay in the hotel (Hilton Garden Inn, Waltham) with students and Community Educators;
• Supervise B2L Community Educators and provide any guidance and support needed;
• Oversee all Retreat programming (pre-planned);
• Oversee all Retreat logistics and programmatic needs;
• Serve as the point person for Instructors and Guest Speakers during the Retreat;
• In consultation with the B2L Project Director, plan and attend B2L Retreat Orientation (via Zoom);
• Meet with the Project Director 2-4 times before the Retreat to plan/organize;
• Assist with bringing supplies to the hotel and returning them to Brandeis;
• Act as a positive Jewish role model for B2L participants.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree;
• Experience as a camp counselor, youth worker or religious school teacher;
• Experience working with and supervising teens;
• Must be creative, flexible and able to comply with all program policies.

Compensation: $2000 plus room and board