We are happy to list relevant employment and volunteer opportunities below as a courtesy for our students and young adults. Inclusion of a opportunity is neither a recommendation nor an endorsement of the hiring organization or position. If you have a listing you would like us to include, please include salary requirements and email it to info@metrochicagohillel.org. You may also consider reaching out to Jewish Career Network or visit our Internship/Fellowship/Service Programs page for ideas.
Job Openings & Job Search
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The Senior Accountant serves as part of the organization’s accounting operations, which involves documenting business transactions, participating in the month-end close process, and supporting the audit and grant reporting processes. The position also supports accounting for Venue SIX10, which handles space rentals of the Institute’s meeting and educational spaces. Reporting to the Director of Finance & Controller, this position is an excellent opportunity to work in a collaborative, team-focused environment that values personal growth, partnership, and having a positive impact on both local and global communities. The position is a hybrid role, working Mondays, Tuesday, and Thursdays in our award-winning office next to Grant Park and the flexibility to work remotely Wednesday and Fridays.
The Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership is the leading center for Jewish learning and leadership, empowering individuals and communities through rigorous scholarship, applied Jewish learning, and innovative leadership development. Attuned to the evolving world, we cultivate informed and resilient leaders across North America and around the globe through innovative and outstanding degree, certificate, and professional training programs. We engage all who are eager to learn, no matter their religious or cultural background. At Spertus Institute, our work sits at the intersection of higher education and community. We offer learning that sparks insight, engagement, and impact.
Pay range: $75,000 - $85,000.
Click here for more information and to apply.
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Hillel has launched the Jewish Career Network, powered by Hillel — and we can’t wait to have you join us. Students and grads of all ages are looking for career and mentorship opportunities, connections in their new cities and towns, and ways to level up and become their best professional selves.
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JVS Career & Employment services include career counseling, job skills training, job referrals and more. While our core values come to us from the Jewish tradition, their power is truly universal. Click here for resources.
JVS Career Services provides workshops focused on the critical materials needed by all job seekers as they prepare to launch their job search. Our workshops are in-depth presentations focused on resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn, networking, interviewing and professional branding, with all of the resources needed to help with the job search process and assist in securing employment.
Explore our list of upcoming workshops to find the ones that work best for you and your professional goals.
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The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) is always looking for outstanding candidates who have a strong passion to help and serve. We offer an excellent benefits package and a competitive salary. Click here for current vacancies.
IDHA also offers virtual recruitment presentations twice a month. Click here for more information and to register.
Fellowships and Internships
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Jewish college students are navigating rising antisemitism, increasing polarization, and growing ideological rigidity, often feeling isolated and uncertain about how to engage across difference. Launched by The Bronfman Fellowship in 2024, Campus Commons: Building Bridges with Jewish Wisdom addresses this challenge by empowering students themselves as Campus Commons Connectors- Jewish student leaders driving change on campus. Through a leadership accelerator cohort and local implementation, Connectors develop the skills, relationships, and Jewish grounding needed to foster trust across divides. Campus Commons serves as a powerful intervention in leadership development, creating a network of support that equips Connectors to foster a culture of pluralism and lead with confidence on campus and beyond.
Mentors support Campus Commons students throughout the program as facilitators, near-peer role models, and trusted resources. They are young adults who help students apply bridge-building skills in real-world contexts and support both individual reflection and group learning. We will have up to 120 students split between two cohorts of 60, with a mentor team of 6 for each cohort.
Click here for full description and to apply. Application deadline is Monday, November 2.
Travel
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Birthright Israel invites you to travel to the center of Jewish history for a once-in-a-lifetime 10-day journey. Alongside a diverse community of Jewish and Israeli peers, we’ll experience the ancient allure of Jerusalem, take in the stark beauty of the Negev Desert, and channel the innovative spirit of Tel Aviv.
There are opportunities for students, young adults, volunteers, internships and fellowships. Click here to learn more.
Summer Camp and Synagogue Staff
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Anshe Emet Synagogue is looking for religious teachers and assistants as well as a religious school Hebrew specialist.
-Religious School Sunday Teachers: Seeking a 3rd grade teacher and a 6th grade teacher to work Sundays (8:30am-12:15pm). Must have some Jewish knowledge and preferably Hebrew knowledge. Stipend starting at $3,000.
-Religious School Hebrew Specialist: Manage Hebrew education in our 3rd – 7th grades. Must be able to work Sundays (8:30am-12:15pm) and ideally Thursdays (4-6:15pm). Stipend starting at $3,200.
Support Hebrew curriculum implementation
Create Hebrew small groups for 3rd – 7th grades
Coach teachers and monitor student progress
Help develop assessments and learning goals
-Religious School Assistant Teachers: Work with lead teachers in classrooms to support student needs. Hourly rate starting at $25/hour.
If interested, please send your resume to Mardi Caminer at mcaminer@ansheemet.org
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Chicago Sinai is looking to hire dynamic and energetic teachers for our Sunday school program that meets weekly from 9:30am-12:00pm in Downtown Chicago. Chicago Sinai is a Reform congregation located in the heart of Chicago. We strive to instill a love and excitement about Judaism and Jewish living in the lives of our young people. Come join our team!
There are openings for 1st, 2nd, 4th grade and a Hebrew specialist as well as occasional substitutes.
Salaries start at $90/Sunday and offer a competitive salary based on experience.
Click here to apply.
Volunteer Opportunities
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EZRA works to prevent homelessness, relieve hunger, reduce isolation, and ease other barriers to self-sufficiency. For opportunities to volunteer with EZRA visit https://www.juf.org/ezra/Get-Involved.aspx
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Conversations to Remember, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, dedicated towards combating loneliness and isolation felt by senior citizens is looking for volunteers help these seniors, many of whom are suffering from dementia. Our virtual visit program matches 2-3 college students with residents of long-term care, assisted living, and memory care communities for virtual video visits. Training is provided as well as additional ongoing support. Click here for more information and to complete a volunteer interest form.