Springboard Fellowship

Program Overview: A two-year fellowship program for young Jewish professionals interested in becoming leaders and changemakers in Jewish life on college campuses. Fellows work with local Hillel campuses across the nation.

Background: Launched by Hillel International in 2016, the Springboard Fellowship is a reimagining of the Steinhardt Jewish Campus Service Corps Fellowship (1994-2008), which trained a generation of emerging Jewish communal leaders through their roles in Jewish student engagement.

Fellowship Details:

• Duration: 2 years
• Placement: Local Hillel campuses (70+ campuses participating)
• Number of Fellows: Multiple cohorts; Vav (Sixth) Cohort included 48-49 fellows
• Salary: Minimum base salary of $40,000 annually
• Benefits: Full benefits package
• Funding: Jointly funded by Hillel International, local Hillel campuses, Beacon and Shapira Foundations, and Mosaic United

Track Options (Three specialized tracks available):

Innovation Fellows

• Redesign Jewish life on campus
• Trained in Design Thinking methodology
• Focus on sparking new ideas and connecting with students
• Inject creativity into Hillel's work

Ezra Fellows

• Bring Jewish learning to life on campus
• Trained in pluralistic and experiential Jewish educational techniques
• Infuse Jewish learning into engagement work

Social Justice Fellows

• Empower students to make change guided by Jewish values
• Trained in engagement, social action, and community organizing
• Weave Judaism into justice work

Professional Development: Fellows receive professional development training alongside compelling work experience

Target Audience: Young Jewish professionals seeking to advance Jewish communal leadership

Geographic Scope: United States (multiple campuses)

Application Process

How to Apply:

1. Visit hillel.org/fellowships for application details
2. Apply for future Springboard cohorts

Requirements: Young Jewish professionals; interest in Jewish education, innovation, or social justice

Selection Process: Cohorts selected and announced annually (e.g., Vav Cohort announced July 2021)

Timeline: Fellows onboard and begin their Hillel journey in summer/early fall of application year