Student Employment:
Richard Solloway Student Fund
Each year, Diane and Howard Schilit Hillel at University of Florida employs students in a number of roles including hospitality, administrative, development, programmatic, and engagement interns. Student employment at Schilit Hillel at University of Florida is made possible through the generosity of the Richard Solloway Student Fund.
We are Currently Hiring:
Event Operations Assistant: The Event Operations Assistant helps create exceptional experiences for students by ensuring Schilit Hillel's events run smoothly. Working primarily on Friday evenings, holidays, and other major events, this role is responsible for preparing event spaces, supporting meal service, maintaining a safe and welcoming environment, and assisting with the operational needs that allow students to gather in community.
Event Operations Assistants play an essential behind-the-scenes role in creating spaces where students feel comfortable, connected, and excited to return each week. Every table set, meal served, and room prepared contributes to an environment where meaningful Jewish life can flourish.
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Community Welcome Assistant: The Community Welcome Assistant is the face of hospitality at UF Hillel. Serving as the first point of contact for students, families, alumni, and guests, this role helps create a welcoming, organized, and inviting environment each day.
Community Welcome Assistant staff Hillel's front desk, greet visitors, answer questions, provide tours, assist with building operations, and ensure guests feel comfortable and connected from the moment they walk through the door. Through exceptional customer service and attention to detail, Community Welcome Assistants help create a safe and inclusive space where students feel they belong.
Learn more about the Community Welcome Assistant Position
Students interested in learning more about employment opportunities are encouraged to contact Logan King.
History of the Richard Solloway Student Fund
In keeping with Maimonides’ teaching that the highest form of tzedakah is to provide a person in need with employment (Mishneh Torah, Laws of Gifts to the Poor 10:7), the Richard Solloway Student Fund was created to assist current college students who need financial help by providing them with employment opportunities at Schilit Hillel.
Established in 2020, the Fund was born out of the personal experience and generosity of Richard Solloway BSBA '65. As a UF student, Richard needed assistance with expenses, and his Pi Lambda Phi fraternity brothers afforded him the opportunity to work as a waiter in the fraternity house. This experience inspired Richard to create this fund to help students and support Schilit Hillel’s work.
If you are interested in contributing to this fund or perhaps inspired to support another area of our work that is personally meaningful to you, please contact Schilit Hillel Director of Development, Jamie Zinn at (352) 248-2601.