Engagement interns enhance the diversity and creativity of programs on Grounds that enable students to connect to the Jewish community, Jewish tradition and Israel.  
According to Hillel, engagement is the act of reaching others, getting to know them and connecting them to relevant and meaningful opportunities. The Brody Jewish Center is looking for a cohort of innovative, enthusiastic leaders to serve as community organizers and create a welcoming atmosphere for Jewish students at UVa.

Apply by April 22

Available internship positions include:

• 1 Social Justice Engagement Intern
• 2 Birthright Engagement Interns
• 3 Greek Community Engagement Interns
• 2 First-Year Engagement Interns
• 2 General Engagement Interns

Information about responsibilities & expectations of each intern available below. 

​Qualified Applicants are:

• The social networker among their peers, connecting new friends and making everyone feel welcome· 
• Motivated to take initiative and ensure follow through
• · Organized and demonstrate time management
• Great Listeners 
• Willing to step out of your comfort zone and try new things

What Interns Get:
· A budget for unique programming & coffee dates with uninvolved students who share your passion
· Professional development, mentoring and skill-building opportunities
· A $300 stipend toward a Jewish experience, such as participation in ASB, Jewish books, a trip to Israel or a learning opportunity.

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All Interns are Expected to:

• Participate in bi-weekly meetings with the Engagement Internship Cohort
• Participate in bi-weekly supervision meetings with the Director of Jewish Engagement
• Build relationships with 30 Jewish peers and connect them to opportunities that match expressed interests
• Serve as a personal connection to the Jewish community at UVa
• Design 1 Shabbat experience each semester
• Design 1 unique Jewish experience for peers each semester. 
• Track, manage and update information about event attendance and student interactions on Reach, on online web tool
• Manage a $300 programming budget
• Host one table at Shabbat 300
• Attend an over-night leadership retreat August 18- August 19

Social Justice Interns:

The Social Justice Engagement Intern is motivated by his/her own passion for social justice. This intern will build community organizing initiatives related to social issues that are significant to Jewish students at UVa. In your application, please indicate which social issues most interest you.
Expectations:

• Build relationships with students involved in Madison House, APO and other social justice/volunteering organizations
• Identify ways to incorporate Jewish content into students’ service experiences

Birthright Engagement Interns:

Birthright Engagement Interns are currently eligible and committed to participating in Birthright Israel with UVa this Winter. Those selected to serve as Birthright Interns are guaranteed a seat on Hillel at UVa’s Birthright bus.  
Expectations:

• Recruit at least 10 students to participate in UVa’s Birthright Israel trip this Winter
• Travel to Israel with Hillel at UVa this Winter
• Create opportunities that sustain the Birthright Bus community following the trip to Israel

Greek Engagement Interns:

Greek Engagement Interns are involved with Greek Life and aim to build community among Jewish students in various Greek houses.
Expectations:

• Build relationships with students involved in different Greek houses
• Plan and implement community building initiatives specifically for Greek students

First-Year Engagement Interns:

First-Year Engagement Interns are dedicated to building relationships with first-year students and helping them acclimate to university life. First-Year Engagement Internships are a resource for new students as they transition to UVa.
Expectations:

• Build relationships with first-year students in various residence halls
• Attend Welcome Week activities that help introduce first-year students to Jewish life at UVa
• Connect engagees to events organized by the First-Year Connection chairs

General Engagement Interns:

General Engagement Interns building relationships with uninvolved Jewish students, learn their interest and connect them to meaningful opportunities. This position was created knowing that the entire UVa population does not fit into the above mentioned categories. General Engagement Interns are connected to diverse networks and are motivated to meet new people.
Expectations:

• Build relationships with uninvolved or peripherally involved Jewish students
• Connect engagees to relevant opportunities that match expressed interests
• “Fill in the Gaps” to ensure an ever increasing number of students feel welcome