Advocacy Engagement Coordinator

Advocacy Engagement Coordinator

Campus: University Waterloo-Laurier 

Reports to: Campus Lead, Hillel Waterloo-Laurier 

Start Date: August 2, 2026

The Opportunity

Hillel Ontario is seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic Advocacy Engagement Coordinator to join the local campus team at Hillel Waterloo-Laurier. This role focuses on advancing Hillel Ontario’s advocacy strategy by coordinating and implementing campus-level initiatives, cultivating relationships with students, and managing advocacy-related issues proactively and reactively. The role will also build on the current student leadership model by identifying, engaging, and developing new student leaders to strengthen and expand campus impact.

Advocacy Strategic Objectives

• Empower Jewish students to confidently express their Jewish/Zionist identities.
• Advocate for university policies and practices that protect the rights, safety, and well-being of Jewish student rights and proactively address antisemitism.
• Promote the integration of antisemitism education into campus EDI frameworks, contributing to a more inclusive and informed campus environment.
• Support and mentor Jewish students and allies in pursuing and attaining campus leadership roles, strengthening representation across student governance and organizations.
• Build and sustain relationships with university administrators, student leaders, and campus groups to increase awareness of Jewish community concerns, and foster collaboration grounded in shared values.

What You’ll Do

Advocacy

• Champion Jewish student advocacy programming and campaigns, amplifying student voices on campus.
• Proactively and reactively manage advocacy-related issues on campus.
• Successfully implement at least 2 advocacy campaigns on campus per year.
• Support students in navigating situations around antisemitism, referring to leadership when needed.
• Monitor, track, and document incidents of antisemitism and bias.
• Manage advocacy student leadership groups (e.g., Advocacy Committee, Israel Committee).
• Cultivate relationships with campus clubs, faith groups, and relevant organizations to support student advocacy initiatives.
• Engage with students to identify their advocacy interests and guide them in action.
• Seek ongoing training in advocacy, Israel education, and related topics.
• Plan, execute, and support programs that amplify Jewish and Israel engagement.