Event Manager & Hillel Program Manager at University of Louisville Hillel

Applications submitted through the Hillel International website will NOT be considered. To apply, please submit your application through the Jewish Louisville website linked HERE.  

Make a difference in the lives of others through this dual-role position at the Trager Family Jewish Community Center. This full-time role is designed for one professional who will split their time between two complementary positions:

• Event Manager (approximately 28 hours/week)
• Hillel Program Manager (approximately 12 hours/week)

Together, these roles create a dynamic opportunity to engage both the broader community and college students through meaningful programming and relationship-building. The position supports the mission and values of the Trager Family JCC and Jewish Louisville with a strong focus on connection, inclusivity, and Jewish life.

The Event Manager is responsible for planning, developing, and executing programs and events that engage the JCC community and foster a sense of belonging.

• →Develop and implement diverse programming/events including recreational, educational, cultural, and social events
• →Oversee event logistics such as space reservations, supplies, and volunteer coordination
• →Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers as needed
• →Collaborate with marketing team to promote programs and events
• →Partner with the AgeWell Program to support active adult and senior programming, including occasional hands-on support (e.g., field trips, Meals on Wheels, administrative tasks)
• →Assist with the Louisville Jewish Film Festival with development and execution of events and attending committee meetings.
• →Assist in coordinating and fulfilling Trager Family JCC rental client needs including showing space, coordinating with staff and working with the client during events.
• →Engage with community members to assess needs and enhance programming

The Hillel Program Manager focuses on building vibrant Jewish life for students at the University of Louisville through engaging and meaningful programming.

• →Plan and execute approximately two student programs per month (cultural, social, educational, and religious)
• →Collaborate with student leaders to co-create programming that reflects their interests
• →Build relationships with students to increase engagement and develop future leaders
• →Work with the Jewish Community Relations Director on budgeting and program planning
• →Manage event logistics including scheduling, marketing, and vendor/campus coordination
• →Evaluate program success using feedback and data
• →Build partnerships with campus organizations and administration
• →Ensure programming reflects Jewish values, pluralism, and inclusivity

• Experience in event planning, program management, community engagement, or student leadership development
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to balance two distinct roles
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities
• Ability to engage diverse audiences, from seniors to college students
• Familiarity with Jewish culture, traditions, and community life
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and comfort learning new systems
• Comfort creating social media engagement
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends if required, including occasional Shabbat programming

This position is primarily based at the Trager Family JCC, with regular time spent at the University of Louisville Interfaith Center.

In 1923, Rabbi Benjamin Frankel started Hillel with humble means, a noble mission and a breathtaking vision: to convey Jewish civilization to a new generation. Today, Hillel International continues to enrich the lives of Jewish students and is the largest Jewish campus organization in the world at nearly 1,000 colleges and universities across North America and around the world. As Hillel evolves as an organization, the mission remains steadfast: to create lasting connections with every Jewish student that foster an enduring commitment to Jewish life, learning, and Israel and train them to become the next Jewish leaders.

Hillel is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an accepting and inclusive environment for all.