Application Guide

How to Apply for Digital Communications Manager

at Dayenu: A Jewish Call to Climate Action

🏢 About Dayenu: A Jewish Call to Climate Action

Dayenu is a Jewish grassroots organization mobilizing the American Jewish community to address the climate crisis through faith, tradition, and collective action. Working here means joining a mission-driven team that values creativity, community engagement, and the power of storytelling to inspire change.

About This Role

As Digital Communications Manager, you'll lead Dayenu's online presence, crafting compelling campaigns that turn Jewish values into climate action. This role is impactful because you'll directly engage thousands of supporters, drive digital growth, and amplify the Jewish voice in the climate movement.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start by checking social media engagement and scheduling posts for the week. You'd then design graphics for an upcoming campaign, segment email lists in EveryAction, and meet with a communications consultant to align on messaging. Afternoon could involve updating the website with a new action alert and brainstorming TikTok content with an intern.

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🎯 Who Dayenu: A Jewish Call to Climate Action Is Looking For

  • A digital strategist with 3-5 years of experience in nonprofit campaigning, marketing, or content creation, who understands how to tailor messaging for Jewish audiences.
  • A skilled graphic designer proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Canva, able to produce share-worthy visuals that resonate with Dayenu's mission.
  • A CRM expert comfortable with EveryAction (or similar), capable of segmenting audiences and automating email workflows for targeted campaigns.
  • A proactive project manager who can juggle multiple platforms (Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, etc.) and manage consultants/interns while staying current on digital trends.

📝 Tips for Applying to Dayenu: A Jewish Call to Climate Action

1

Showcase your graphic design portfolio with examples of campaign assets for social justice or environmental causes, especially those with Jewish themes.

2

Highlight any experience with EveryAction or similar CRMs, and mention specific ways you've used it to improve engagement or fundraising.

3

Tailor your cover letter to connect Jewish values (e.g., tikkun olam) with climate action, showing you understand Dayenu's unique angle.

4

Include metrics in your resume: e.g., 'grew Instagram following by 30% in 6 months' or 'increased email open rates by 15% via A/B testing.'

5

Research Dayenu's recent campaigns (e.g., Passover plastics) and mention how you'd build on them in your application.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Emphasize your passion for climate justice and how your Jewish identity or values align with Dayenu's mission.", 'Demonstrate specific digital skills: social media strategy, graphic design, and CRM management, with concrete examples.', "Show you're a self-starter who can manage multiple projects and lead a small team (consultants/interns).", 'Highlight your ability to stay ahead of digital trends and adapt strategies for platforms like TikTok and Bluesky.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review Dayenu's website and recent campaigns (e.g., 'Passover Plastics' or 'High Holiday Climate Pledge') to understand their tone and tactics.
  • → Read about the Jewish climate movement and key concepts like 'tikkun olam' and 'shomrei adamah' to speak their language.
  • → Check their social media channels (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn) to see current engagement strategies and content style.
  • → Look into the EveryAction CRM if you're not familiar, as it's mentioned in the requirements.
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you develop a social media campaign for a Jewish holiday (e.g., Tu B'Shvat) that ties to climate action?
2 Describe a time you used a CRM to segment audiences and improve engagement. What was the outcome?
3 How do you stay current with digital trends, and how would you apply a new platform like Bluesky to Dayenu's work?
4 Walk us through your design process for a campaign asset, from concept to final graphic.
5 How would you manage competing priorities between social media, email, and website updates?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't submit a generic application without mentioning Dayenu or the Jewish angle—it shows lack of research.
  • Avoid focusing only on design without discussing strategy or metrics; this role is about results, not just aesthetics.
  • Don't downplay the need for CRM experience; if you lack EveryAction, emphasize transferable skills with other CRMs.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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Offer

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