Saying Goodbye to Lindsay Kerr, Our Director of Hillel & Next Generation Engagement

Three years ago I attended BBYO International Convention in Dallas, Texas and confirmed a suspicion I had been feeling for quite some time. Classroom teaching was not the right match for me; what I really wanted to do was work in Jewish informal education. Shortly after my teaching term ended I began looking for work in this field and at the end of the summer was offered a job with the Atlantic Jewish Council which I began in October 2017. Since then I have been doing work that I love and feeling grateful for trusting my gut. Tomorrow is my last day with the AJC, which is something that came much sooner than expected. At the beginning of March, I will begin a new position as the Director of Student Life at Hillel BC in Vancouver. I have really enjoyed my time on the east coast and am so appreciative of how welcomed I was by the community here. Moving to a city you’ve never been to and don’t know anyone in is very daunting, but the warmth I felt, even before arriving, was incredible. Thank you for opening up your community to me and allowing me to do the work that I love for the last 2.5 years.As someone who appreciates symmetry I find it fitting that I wrap up my first Jewish communal job just a few days after returning from BBYO International Convention which was once again in Dallas this year. My gut was right 3 years ago and I haven’t looked back!  

Thanks again!

-Lindsay 

The AJC is currently accepting applications for Lindsay’s successor. Interested in being our next Director of Hillel & Next Gen. Engagement? Click here.