About the role
About JGO:
The Jewish Grad Organization (JGO) is a non-profit organization that supports Jewish graduate students on 160+ graduate campuses across North America, as well as our alumni, in their professional and personal growth. We create environments where students can connect, grow, and give back while navigating their careers and Jewish identities.
JGO’s engagement model is regionally based, with Engagement Coordinators serving the West Coast, Midwest, Northeast, and Mid-Atlantic regions.
Job Description:
JGO is seeking a Regional Engagement Coordinator, Mid-Atlantic to serve as the primary relationship-builder and engagement lead for a portfolio of small to mid-sized graduate campuses across the East Coast including the Washington D.C. area, Philadelphia and New Jersey. The Midatlantic Engagement Coordinator reports to the Director of Programming. This role is deeply people-focused and ideal for someone who loves building trust, mentoring student leaders, and helping Jewish graduate communities thrive—often with limited on-the-ground resources.
The Midatlantic Engagement Coordinator will work closely with student leaders on approximately 30–35 graduate campuses, providing guidance, coaching, and programmatic support while serving as their main point of contact at JGO. You’ll play a critical role in ensuring students feel supported, inspired, and connected to the broader national JGO community.
This position is highly autonomous and collaborative. You’ll partner closely with JGO’s Programming Director and national engagement team to drive meaningful, high-quality engagement, while also having the freedom to shape relationships and strategies that meet the unique needs of each campus.
It is important to be able to build and maintain strong virtual relationships with students and campus partners, staying closely connected to their needs.
Preference for candidates based in the D.C. area, with monthly domestic travel along the coast.
Responsibilities include:
• Serve as the primary Engagement Coordinator for approximately 30 campuses across the Midatlantic region.
• Build meaningful one-on-one relationships with Jewish graduate students through coffee chats, campus visits, virtual meetings, and ongoing follow-up.
• Develop campus-specific engagement strategies that respond to local culture, student interests, and campus dynamics.
• Recruit and engage students in JGO’s flagship programs and initiatives, including JEWL, Fellowships, JELCON, Shabbat Across America, leadership programs, and other national experiences.
• Design and execute high-quality programs and events, both on and off campus—such as Shabbat dinners, learning experiences, social gatherings, and holiday celebrations.
• Plan and manage event logistics across multiple cities and campuses, ensuring programs are well-run and reflect JGO’s professional, welcoming standard.
