Student Board Positions

The Student Board positions are year-long commitments. If you plan on studying abroad, please apply next year when you will be back on campus. 

If you have any questions or would like clarification, please reach out to Jess at jnevins@berkeleyhillel.org.

Read on for position descriptions and how to apply!

 

All Student Board members are stewards of the Jewish community and live out our guiding principle of ABC: Always Be Connecting.

Berkeley Hillel Student Board members show up for one another and for the broader Jewish community. While you’re on board, Berkeley Hillel should be at the center of your social calendar. You should prioritize coming to events, being present in the building, and connecting with Jewish peers.  You are a Hillel Ambassador in the broader Cal community. You actively support the Berkeley Hillel mission and vision with your words, actions, and involvement.

All HSB Positions will:

  • Support Hillel in executing, implementing, and advertising programs and events  
  • Attend weekly HSB meetings
  • Regularly attend Hillel events such as Hummusiya, Jewish Community BBQs, Shabbats, Challah for Hunger, Bagels, etc.
  • Regularly meet with Hillel’s Associate Director for mentorship and guidance
  • Support with planning and leading the Spring Shabbaton
  • Take 10 Jewish peers on coffee chats each semester
  • Support staff in implementing larger initiatives, like Faculty Shabbat and the G-d Talk 

 

All student board members are required to be in attendance at New Student Shabbat on August 21, 2026, and a full-day retreat before classes start. 

 

Position Descriptions At Berkeley

What you’ll do: 

  • Lead the Student Board, hold members accountable, and maintain a positive team dynamic
  • Facilitate weekly Student Board meetings and create the agenda 
  • Attend weekly staff meetings to update staff on HSB initiatives  
  • Be the public face of Hillel: be a regular presence in the building and at Hillel programs 
  • Check in once per month with the Vice President and Chairs on their projects and programs 
  • Work closely with community stakeholders, campus leaders, and campus administrators to support Jewish life at Cal 
  • Meet with other student leaders, both Jewish and non-Jewish; network and collaborate with groups outside of the Jewish community on campus 
  • Organize regular Jewish student leader meeting 

What you’ll do: 

  • Be Chief Hype Officer — promoting and cheerleading Hillel, HSB, and student programs   
  • Support the president in leading the Student Board, holding members accountable, and maintaining a positive team dynamic
  • Support the President in leading a monthly Jewish student leader meeting 
  • Focus on welcoming new and less-engaged students
  • Lead initiatives for on-campus tabling weekly, and for major Jewish holidays 
  • Connect with Jewish students in Greek Life and support collaborations
  • Establish and solidify relationships with other Jewish student groups
  • Coordinate weekly student engagement outreach for all HSB members

What you’ll do: 

  • Focus on promoting Jewish Community BBQ and Bagels, and find joy in the weekly gatherings
  • Attend the majority of weekly Bagels and BBQs 
  • Come up with creative ways to enhance Bagels and BBQ with decorations, themes, drinks, etc. 
  • Coordinate with Jewish student leaders and others in the community to serve at BBQ 
  • Identify ways for Bagels and BBQ to be more welcoming to students 
  • Act as the HSB point person for the student leaders of Hummusiya and Challah for Hunger 
  • Work with staff on additional weekly programs, such as Toast to Tuesday, Monday Art Corner, etc.  

What you’ll do: 

  • Attend the majority of Shabbat experiences at Berkeley Hillel, and lead weekly candle lighting, kiddush, and other Shabbat rituals   
  • Host a Shabbat Across Berkeley experience and help promote this initiative to the larger Jewish community
  • Identify ways for our Shabbat experience to be more welcoming and inclusive to the diverse Jewish community 
  • Come up with creative ways to enhance the Shabbat experience, including themes, special menus, games, etc. 
  • Come up with creative ways to enhance Jewish holiday experiences, including Yom Kippur yoga, Tu Bishvat volunteering, Hanukkah Late Night Latkes, etc. 
  • Create Shabbat Day and Havdallah experiences throughout the year

 

All levels of Jewish experience & ritual knowledge encouraged to apply! This position will work closely with the Rabbi to support content and learning.

What you’ll do: 

  • Think of fun and creative ways to promote Berkeley Hillel programs on different social media platforms 
  • Create and maintain a HSB brand identity, posting regularly and having fun!
  • Cross-promote and collaborate with Berkeley Hillel’s social media accounts to expand the reach
  • Utilize Berkeley Hillel’s WhatsApp community to regularly share information about upcoming events
  • Create a system for all HSB members to write posts and contribute to social media and WhatsApp
  • In coordination with the VP, send regular outreach emails to various student audiences
  • Create graphics and fliers for HSB initiatives, and monitor the Student Bulletin Board in the Hillel lobby 

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