Get money for college! Hillel International scholarships are for students who identify as Jewish, in the U.S. and Canada, who are attending or preparing to attend four-year colleges and universities or graduate school. Click here to learn more and apply.

Tel Aviv University (TAU) is offering a one-year MA in Ancient Israel Studies, taught entirely in English.

In this program, the field is a core part of the classroom. Students will have the opportunity to engage in classroom learning with distinguished faculty as well as gain hands on experience through archeological excavation field trips. Interdisciplinary masters students of all humanities and sciences backgrounds are welcome to apply.

Learn more at the Program Information Session, taking place February 13 at 11 a.m. ET.

The Springboard Fellowship is a cohort based, paid, two-year Fellowship that brings together early career professionals to make Jewish life engaging and inclusive for college students. Fellows gain professional competencies needed to be outstanding leaders and change-makers in their communities while engaging in compelling work on college campuses across North America.

Springboard’s goal is to develop the talent pipeline that Hillel and other Jewish organizations need by attracting intelligent and passionate university graduates with the aptitude and skills to engage more students in Jewish life on campus and in their communities. The two-year program will prepare Fellows within specialty areas of work that are currently in demand at campus Hillels and also build skills for sought-after professions for today’s ambitious graduates. 

Click here for more information and to apply.

 The RAC will soon open applications for the 2025-2026 Eisendrath Legislative Assistant Program, a paid year-long fellowship for recent college graduates or individuals with equivalent academic and professional experience who are interested in Judaism, social justice, and public policy. 

Legislative Assistants are at the heart of every aspect of the Reform Movement’s social justice work and gain skills in advocacy, communication, community organizing, and youth education. The RAC is particularly interested in investing in and engaging with applicants from underrepresented and marginalized backgrounds, including People of Color, people with disabilities, people from marginalized socioeconomic backgrounds, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and other marginalized identities.

We invite prospective applicants to register for a virtual information session to learn more about program and application process. Additional sessions will be posted on the program website soon.

• Thursday, January 16 at 3pm ET: Register Here

• Thursday, January 23 at 1pm ET: Register Here

The Jewish Service Corps is an immersive service year program for changemakers ages 21-26 ready to find their place in justice movements and Jewish community. Corps Members launch their careers in social justice by serving full-time at local non-profits in Chicago; New Orleans; New York; and Washington, DC.

Outside of work, Corps Members build powerful, pluralistic community in the bayit (communal home) while exploring the crossroads of social justice and Jewish life through innovative programming.

Click here for more information and to apply.

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!

Chicago Sinai Congregation is looking to hire one or more B’nai Mitzvah Tutors.  Each tutor can work with one or more students, depending on availability and schedules.

Tutors work one-on-one with B’nai Mitzvah students to help them prepare to become B’nai Mitzvah.  The ideal candidates should be able to connect with students, provide them with enriching Hebrew lessons, and engage with them to help create a personally meaningful experience.

Chicago Sinai Congregation was the first Reform Congregation in Chicago, founded in 1867.  Today, Chicago Sinai is dedicated to inclusiveness, social justice, spiritual development and life-long learning. We embrace the call to action to repair the world, and we welcome all to share worship, connection and community. 

Salary: $75 an hour

How to Apply: Email a resume to mvalencia@chicagosinai.org with the subject line: B’nei Mitzvah Tutor Application

Join our team this summer as a counselor, specialist (art, music, sports & more), intern (marketing, nursing, social work & more) plus leadership opportunities — all at one of our three amazing camps!

Want to make unforgettable summer memories for our campers? We’re hiring caring and dedicated staff for a variety of roles at our Evanston, Lake Zurich, Northbrook, West Rogers Park, and other Chicago locations! Contact Beth Miller, bmiller@jccchicago.org

And - Just mention Metro Chicago Hillel as your referral source on your application, and if you’re hired for the full summer, we’ll make an $18 donation!

Staff stipends are based on an hourly range of 15.50 to 18.50 per hour. Click here to learn more and apply.

Join our team this summer as a counselor, specialist (art, music, sports & more), intern (marketing, nursing, social work & more) plus leadership opportunities — all at one of our three amazing camps!

Join us at the only 100% free full-summer day camp for kids with cancer and their siblings in Lake Zurich, IL. Help bring sunshine, laughter, and joy while creating a safe, magical experience that gives our campers the summer they deserve. Contact Karen Abrams, kabrams@jccchicago.org

And - Just mention Metro Chicago Hillel as your referral source on your application, and if you’re hired for the full summer, we’ll make an $18 donation!

Staff stipends are based on an hourly range of 15.50 to 18.50 per hour. Click here to learn more and apply.

Join our team this summer as a counselor, specialist (art, music, sports & more), intern (marketing, nursing, social work & more) plus leadership opportunities — all at one of our three amazing camps!

Join our overnight camp team in Lake Delton, WI, and help our campers create memories that last a lifetime! You’ll make lifelong friends from around the globe, find your home away from home, and be part of something truly special! Contact | Kyle Kolling, kkolling@jccchicago.org.

And - Just mention Metro Chicago Hillel as your referral source on your application, and if you’re hired for the full summer, we’ll make an $18 donation!

Staff stipends are based on an hourly range of 15.50 to 18.50 per hour. Click here to learn more and apply.

Rumbula’s Echo is a documentary series exploring the second-largest mass shooting during the Holocaust. Filmed across six countries, the series weaves together eyewitness accounts and extensive archival materials to uncover the events leading up to the massacre, as well as its aftermath and lasting impact.

This part-time (12 hours per week) internship offers a unique opportunity to join a team of seasoned documentary professionals with BBC, PBS, and NBC credits. This highly selective program is designed to engage eligible students in complex documentary film production, and provides the opportunity to conduct research in support of advanced post-production.

The internship is unpaid. The intern will receive a film credit and invitations to production team events in connection with Rumbula’s Echo screenings. While there may be occasional opportunities to work remotely, this is an on-site position located in downtown Chicago.

Click here to apply.

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.

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.