Engagement and Wellness Coordinator at Hillel McMaster
Hillel InternationalHamilton, Ontario, Canada · Posted 2 months agoDescription
Engagement and Wellness Coordinator - Hillel McMaster
Start Date: Aug 3, 2026
Reports to: Director, Hillel McMaster
Position: Full-time
About the Role
The Engagement and Wellness Coordinator at Hillel enhances the student experience by fostering meaningful connections, cultivating community, and creating opportunities for personal growth and leadership development through a wellness-informed approach. Through relationship-building, innovative programming, and individualized mentorship, the Coordinator helps students develop a strong sense of belonging, deepen their engagement in Jewish campus life, and navigate their university experience with confidence.
This role takes a proactive and strategic approach to student engagement, building authentic relationships, identifying emerging student needs and trends, and designing initiatives that promote connection, resilience, and overall wellbeing. By thoughtfully connecting students to opportunities, resources, and support networks, the Coordinator plays a key role in creating a vibrant, inclusive, and thriving campus community.
The programming focuses on:
- Student engagement initiatives that foster belonging, meaningful relationships, and active participation in Jewish campus life.
- Wellness and educational programming that promotes healthy habits, resilience, and life skills.
- Mentorship and resource navigation that help students access opportunities, build confidence, and reach their goals.
What You’ll Do
- Serve as a key member of the Hillel staff team, building meaningful relationships with students and fostering engagement in Jewish campus life.
- Stay connected to student interests, experiences, and emerging campus trends to help shape meaningful engagement opportunities and wellness initiatives.
- Support students in the development and implementation of wellness-related events and activities.
- Develop and implement strategic engagement, wellness, and student success initiatives.
- Provide in-the-moment support to students in crisis, case management, and referral to appropriate resources.
- Maintain confidential records of students with whom there is involvement.
What You’ll Bring
- A degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field (Masters level preferred)
- 3-5 years experience working in community organizations or social services.
- Experience working with college-age students
- Commitment to cultivating inclusive and welcoming environments
- Case management experience and desire to advocate for others
- Professional written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organization, time management and multitasking abilities
- Self-starter, takes initiative, and motivated
- Social media skill set
- Works collaboratively in a team-based setting
What You'll Receive
- Salary of $55,000.
- Benefits include Health Benefits, corporate cell phone program, family friendly and flexible work environment.
- Weekly supervision from the campus director and support of a greater interdisciplinary team.
- A cohort experience with professional development and professional development support through Hillel Ontario and Hillel International.
- Participation in a community of practice with professionals from Hillels across the movement.
- Participation in a community of practice with professionals from Hillels across the movement
- An opportunity to be part of engaging and nurturing the next generation of global Jewish leaders
Hillel McMaster is a warm and vibrant community supporting 700 students in making Jewish life a meaningful part of their university experience. McMaster’s close-knit, relationship-driven culture fosters high student engagement and strong connections with staff. The campus context calls for a thoughtful, student-centered approach to Israel engagement and Jewish advocacy that supports open dialogue and meaningful learning. Hillel McMaster works in strong partnership with local synagogues, community organizations, and institutions at McMaster University to ensure students have access to comprehensive support and vibrant Jewish life both on and off campus.
About Hillel Ontario
Hillel Ontario is the largest Hillel organization affiliated with Hillel International, supporting over 14,000 Jewish students across nine Universities in Ontario. Hillel engages with, empowers, and inspires the leadership of more Jewish university and college students than all other endeavors combined. By promoting Jewish identity through life-changing trips and campus initiatives, cultivating student leadership, and embracing religious and political diversity in an inclusive environment, students learn to make a meaningful impact on the future of the Jewish people and the world while they grow intellectually, socially, and spiritually. In the end, our mission is to enrich the lives of Ontario Jewish students so that they may enrich the Jewish community, Israel, and the world.
Hillel Ontario 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Hillel Ontario is an equal opportunity employer and employs personnel without regard to age, ancestry, colour, race, citizenship, ethnic origin, place of origin, creed, religion, disability, family status, marital status (including single status), gender identity, gender expression, record of offenses, sex (including pregnancy and breastfeeding), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local law, regulation, or ordinance.
About Hillel International
In 1923, Rabbi Benjamin Frankel started Hillel with humble means, a noble mission and a breathtaking vision: to convey Jewish civilization to a new generation. Today, Hillel International continues to enrich the lives of Jewish students and is the largest Jewish campus organization in the world at nearly 1,000 colleges and universities across North America and around the world. As Hillel evolves as an organization, the mission remains steadfast: to create lasting connections with every Jewish student that foster an enduring commitment to Jewish life, learning, and Israel and train them to become the next Jewish leaders.
Hillel is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an accepting and inclusive environment for all.
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