Springboard Fellowship
Ready to jumpstart your career? We’re looking for early-career professionals to make Jewish campus life more engaging and inclusive for college students.
Applications for the Springboard Fellowship are open.
Welcome to ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ’s Springboard Fellowship, your launch into an incredible two-year journey of personal and professional growth. If you’re a recent college graduate ready to make an impact and embark on a meaningful career, you’ve come to the right place. The Springboard Fellowship isn’t just about the job; it’s about your opportunity to contribute to the future of thriving Jewish communities on campus, expand your skills, and connect with a diverse network of fellow changemakers. With competitive pay, immersive learning experiences, professional development, and a supportive cohort, Springboard is your chance to make a lasting mark on Jewish campus life and the broader Jewish future. Join us and be part of something truly transformative.
Springboard Benefits
- Help build vibrant, diverse, inclusive Jewish communities on campus.
- Gain key skills to thrive in the professional world.
- Earn a competitive salary in an exceptional early career role.
- Participate in fully-funded leadership development programs abroad or in the U.S.
- Learn, connect, and grow within a like-minded Springboard cohort.
- Empower Jewish students to find their voice, inspire their Jewish journeys, and leave your mark on Jewish campus life and the Jewish future.
Life As A Fellow
Learn, grow, network — repeat.
As a Springboard Fellow, your two-year experience is characterized by a continuous cycle of learning and growth, all while engaging students and bringing Jewish community to life on a college campus. Dive into a vibrant atmosphere where every day is a chance to level up your skills and explore what Jewish life could be for students and yourself. It’s not just about a role; it’s about growth, Jewish identity, and building a community. The Springboard Fellowship is a place to connect with like-minded peers, mentors, and inspiring professionals who share your passion.
Through a personalized learning plan, fellows supercharge their growth. Opportunities include immersive learning, travel between the first and second years of the program, and course work with prestigious learning partners. A significant amount of funding is available to support these experiences.
Fellows deepen their professional competencies and Jewish knowledge through a series of in-person conferences and trainings, led by experienced Hillel professionals and outside facilitators. Some of the most valuable experiences are the ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ New Professionals Institute (where fellows receive comprehensive training before heading to campus) and the Winter Immersive (where fellows participate in social- and connection-building programs with their peers). To facilitate continuous growth, each fellow is matched with a mentor who they can meet with regularly.
From Jewish learning to professional mentorship to career coaching, Springboard Fellows have multiple avenues to grow throughout their two years on campus. A vast professional network of over 1,000 Hillel professionals support fellows at every stage. Each participant is placed into an Edah, a peer support group led by a former Springboard Fellow. The group, which has 5-7 fellows, meets monthly to share their experiences on campus. Fellows also participate in monthly or bi-monthly learning sessions, led by rabbis and other Jewish figures, that correspond with their Springboard track.
Statistics & Impact:
100
current Springboard Fellows
20,000
Each year, Springboard Fellows engage 20,000 students in total, representing about 20% of total participation in Hillel.