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Jewish Life Associate

Chicago, IL ยท On-site

$50K - $52K/yr

A successful DePaul Jewish Life Associate will be a natural community organizer who thrives in a ... Medical, dental, and vision insurance * 401(k) match * Additional health and wellness benefits ...

Jewish Life Associate

Chicago, IL ยท On-site

$50K - $52K/yr

A successful DePaul Jewish Life Associate will be a natural community organizer who thrives in a ... Medical, dental, and vision insurance * 401(k) match * Additional health and wellness benefits ...

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How much do life insurance associate jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for life insurance associate in Chicago, IL is $69,136.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $37,100.00 and $80,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Life Insurance Associate vs Insurance Agent?

AspectLife Insurance AssociateInsurance Agent
CredentialsTypically requires licensing and sometimes insurance-specific certificationsRequires licensing; certifications vary by state and product
Work EnvironmentOften works in insurance offices, call centers, or corporate settingsWorks independently or with agencies, meeting clients in person or remotely
Industry UsageCommonly employed by insurance companies or agencies to support sales teamsLicensed to sell various insurance products directly to clients

In summary, a Life Insurance Associate primarily supports insurance sales and customer service within a company, often focusing on administrative or support tasks. An Insurance Agent actively sells insurance policies directly to clients and may handle a broader range of insurance products. Both roles require licensing, but their daily responsibilities and work environments differ.

What does a life insurance associate do?

A life insurance associate helps clients select appropriate life insurance policies, explains coverage options, and assists with applications and claims. They often work in insurance agencies or brokerages, requiring strong communication skills and knowledge of insurance products. The role may involve meeting sales targets and maintaining client relationships.

What are the most commonly searched types of Life Insurance jobs in Chicago, IL?

The most popular types of Life Insurance jobs in Chicago, IL are:

Jewish Life Associate

Chicago, IL โ€ข On-site

$50K - $52K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 19 days ago


Job description

Make your mark on Jewish student life by joining Metro Chicago Hillel (MCH) as a Jewish Life Associate at DePaul University! MCH is looking for a dynamic, energetic, self-starting, and creative Jewish Life Associate.You will build one on one relationships with students, plan and execute engaging events and programs around campus, and help to inspire DePaul students to make an enduring commitment to Jewish life, learning and Israel. MCH draws together a profoundly diverse array of students to build an incredible Jewish community. You will mentor student leaders, work collaboratively with MCH staff in planning awesome events, and build relationships on campus to support DePaul efforts to welcome and support Jewish students. You should have strong interpersonal and communication skills and an entrepreneurial approach. A successful DePaul Jewish Life Associate will be a natural community organizer who thrives in a fast-paced environment. If you're highly motivated and looking for fun and meaningful work, this is your chance to join our outstanding, multi-campus staff committed to building a welcoming and vibrant community that values Jewish learning and fosters relationships across Chicago.
To Apply:
Applications are only being collected through the Hillel International website.
What You'll Do
  • Strategically engage and maintain meaningful relationships with a wide variety of students, including responding to student needs and concerns, supporting leadership development and coaching students in on-campus coalition-building with other student organizations
  • Utilize student engagement data to direct outreach and recruitment efforts and to identify trends and opportunities
  • Develop new programming and opportunities for students guided by their feedback and responding to their needs and interests
  • Work as Hillel's representative at DePaul to strengthen Jewish life and Hillel's visibility on an urban campus, including by collaborating with DePaul administrators, staff and faculty
  • Partner with colleagues to help students explore their relationship to Israel and to coach students in responding to antizionist and antisemitic incidents on campus, so that they may advocate for a safer, more positive experience for Jewish students
  • Maintain social media presence for DePaul Hillel, develop a personal-professional Instagram presence to connect with students, and closely monitor social media activity related to DePaul's campus community.
  • Collaborate with other Hillel staff to help shape and develop the mission of Metro Chicago Hillel
  • Recruit for, promote, and staff immersive trips for students, including Taglit-Birthright Israel
  • Work in and around the Lincoln Park campus to be available to students

What You'll Bring to the Job
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
  • This is an in-person role location in Chicago, IL; remote work is not available for this position
  • Past experience traveling or studying in Israel
  • Experience working effectively both independently and collaboratively
  • Proven success managing multiple projects simultaneously
  • Passion for Jewish community, Judaism and Israel, and an excitement for future trips to Israel and for the opportunity to continue developing your own relationship to Judaism
  • Knowledge of Jewish community, culture, heritage, and traditions
  • An entrepreneurial spirit, willingness to take risks and the self-awareness to learn from efforts that don't work out as planned
  • A dynamic personality, outstanding interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills, and a sense of playfulness
  • Initiative and organizational skills
  • Strong written and verbal skills, effective at communicating with a variety of stakeholders including students, parents, alumnae/i, and university partners

What You'll Receive
The salary for this role is $50,000-52,000. Metro Chicago Hillel is part of the Hillels of Illinois, a department of the Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Chicago (JUF). As an employee of JUF, your comprehensive benefits package includes:
  • Up to 20 days paid time off (starting with 15), up to 11 sick days (starting with 7), 8 paid federal holidays and up to 13 paid Jewish holidays
  • 6 weeks paid parental leave
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) match
  • Additional health and wellness benefits, financial benefits, and tuition reimbursement.

This job also includes great professional development, mentoring, skill building opportunities and continued learning opportunities as part of the global Hillel movement. Additionally, this position provides
  • Flexible work hours
  • Travel regionally and to Israel
  • Enough coffee or tea to caffeinate a village
  • Fabulous Hillel swag

About Metro Chicago Hillel (MCH)
Metro Chicago Hillel is creating a cohesive vibrant Jewish community across Chicago campuses and throughout the city. We serve about 1,500 students at DePaul University, Loyola University Chicago, Columbia College Chicago, The University of Illinois at Chicago, Northeastern Illinois University, Illinois Institute of Technology, Roosevelt University, School of the Art Institute, Oakton Community College, and Lake Forest College. MCH includes Base Chicago, a dynamic, innovative program run by pluralistic rabbis and their partners that create welcoming communities for students and post-college young adults in Andersonville, Lincoln Park, Logan Square, and the West Loop.
Chicago is a vibrant, exciting city of distinct neighborhoods, each with its own character and style. With an estimated 44,000 Jewish young adults, all it takes to make friends outside of work is going out into the city, and with great restaurants, arts, music, and sports, there's plenty to do whether you walk, take public transit, or drive. Come find your place in the Windy City!
Metro Chicago Hillel is affiliated with Hillel International. Hillel International enriches the lives of Jewish students so they may enrich the Jewish people and the world, and envisions a world where every student is inspired to make an enduring commitment to Jewish life, learning and Israel.
Job Category: Union Eligible
To apply for this position, please go to https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/hillel/jobs/4703603005
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