Jobs, Internships & Volunteer Opps

Employment & Other Opportunities

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

  • 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.

    Click here to get started!

  • 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.

  • 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

  • The goal of the Internship is to support Metro Chicago Hillel and its staff in a variety of projects and assignments in order to learn professional skills, keys to fundraising success, and to immerse yourself in the operation of a non-profit organization. This position is a paid internship: $20/hour (up to $1,600 per semester) and reports to the Strategic Operations Officer. This is a remote internship with occasional in person meetings. Click here for more information and to apply.

Travel

  • 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

  • Am Shalom, being a reform Jewish synagogue based in Glencoe, IL and serving over 1100 households throughout the northern Chicago suburbs, welcomes people of any faith or production background who want to become multifaceted livestream technicians. Ideal candidates should feel comfortable operating/monitoring audio and video simultaneously. However, anyone comfortable in only one field is encouraged to apply as well! Please see below for background on our space and expectations for this role:

    • Provide A/V services for live-streaming and recording Friday evening Shabbat services, memorials/funerals, and additional audio or video support for special events on an as-needed basis.

    • Simultaneously operate and switch 2 Panasonic PTZ cameras via Panasonic controller and Blackmagic ATEM technologies.

    • Mix audio of singing clergy & accompaniment simultaneously for optimal in-room and livestream listening quality. Synagogue is currently upgrading to Midas M32C, DL16 + DL8 technologies operated via iPad.

    • Occasionally manage graphics display for song lyrics, video playback, etc.

    • All equipment is provided by the synagogue and, in most situations, is permanently installed in the space. Little-to-no setup is required by freelance technicians without advanced notice.

    • Shifts will pay at a rate of $30/hr, all calls include a 4hr minimum regardless of schedule.

    • Formal training and minimum 1 shadowed service, paid, shift to be scheduled prior to any solo shifts.

    • Anyone interested is asked to please submit an introductory email with attached resume to amshalomav@gmail.com with the subject line A/V TECHNICIAN INTEREST.

Volunteer Opportunities

  • 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

  • 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.

  • Kol Zimrah is embarking upon our 30th year and is looking for singers--of every voice part--but particularly tenors.

    We rehearse Wednesday evenings at North Shore Congregation Israel in Glencoe.  And in January, a Chicago Satellite--KZ City at Temple Sholom will launch. 

    Visit kolzimrah.org and click on "Join Our Choir" to get the process going. 

    For questions, email kzconductor@kolzimrah.org or president@kolzimrah.org.