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 unique organization that merges Jewish faith and tradition with urgent climate activism. By mobilizing American Jews through a spiritual and cultural lens, it offers a meaningful opportunity to align your professional skills with deeply held values. Working here means being part of a movement that draws on ancient wisdom to address one of the most pressing modern crises.
About This Role
As Digital Communications Manager, you will be the voice of Dayenu across all digital platforms, crafting compelling content that inspires activists and partners. Your work will directly fuel grassroots action, from social media campaigns to email newsletters, and you'll coordinate with consultants and interns to amplify the organization's reach. This role is impactful because you'll translate climate urgency into messages that resonate within the Jewish community, driving real-world engagement.
💡 A Day in the Life
Your day might start by reviewing analytics from yesterday's social posts and email sends, then drafting a content calendar for the upcoming Jewish holiday. You'd coordinate with a graphic design intern on a new Instagram campaign, meet with the communications consultant to align on messaging for a partner event, and spend the afternoon updating the website with new action alerts. You'd also monitor community comments and engage with followers to build momentum for an upcoming climate vigil.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Dayenu: A Jewish Call to Climate Action Is Looking For
- A digital strategist with 3-5 years experience in campaigning or marketing, who has a proven track record of growing online communities and driving engagement for mission-driven organizations.
- Proficient in the specific tools listed: EveryAction (or similar CRM), WordPress, Adobe Creative Suite, and Canva, with examples of past projects using them.
- Deeply familiar with Jewish culture, traditions, and current events, able to craft content that speaks authentically to Jewish audiences and references holidays, texts, or values naturally.
- Committed to anti-racist practice and experienced in inclusive messaging, with an understanding of how to elevate marginalized voices within the climate movement.
📝 Tips for Applying to Dayenu: A Jewish Call to Climate Action
In your cover letter, explicitly connect your digital skills to Jewish values and climate justice—mention specific Jewish holidays or texts that inspire your work.
Showcase your experience with EveryAction by describing a campaign where you used it to segment audiences, track engagement, or automate emails.
Provide links to social media accounts you've managed, especially on Instagram, TikTok, or Bluesky, and explain how you grew engagement or mobilized supporters.
If you have experience with anti-racist or equity-focused communications, highlight a specific project where you centered marginalized communities.
Tailor your resume to emphasize project management and consultant/vendor coordination, as the role involves managing external partners.
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
['Your passion for climate action and how it intersects with Jewish tradition (e.g., citing Tu Bishvat, Shmita, or tikkun olam).', "Concrete examples of digital campaigns you've led, including metrics like engagement rates, email open rates, or follower growth.", "Your experience with the specific tools mentioned (EveryAction, WordPress, Adobe Creative Suite) and how you've used them to achieve organizational goals.", 'Your commitment to anti-racist practice and how you incorporate equity into your communications work.']
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Review Dayenu's website and recent social media posts to understand their tone, messaging pillars, and current campaigns.
- → Read about the Jewish climate movement and key organizations like Hazon or the Jewish Earth Alliance to see how Dayenu fits in.
- → Look up Dayenu's past campaigns (e.g., 'Dayenu' Passover campaign) to understand their creative approach and target audience.
- → Familiarize yourself with the concept of 'tikkun olam' (repairing the world) and how it's used in Jewish climate activism.
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Submitting a generic application that doesn't reference Jewish values or climate justice—this role requires cultural competency.
- Overlooking the anti-racist practice requirement; failing to address it in your materials may signal a lack of alignment with their values.
- Not demonstrating hands-on experience with the required tools (EveryAction, WordPress, Adobe Suite) in your resume or portfolio.
📅 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:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
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