Program Manager for Spiritual Activism & Education

Dayenu: A Jewish Call to Climate Action is seeking a new, half-time Program Manager for Spiritual Activism & Education to help develop, manage, and lead Dayenu’s pioneering Spiritual Adaptation programs and resources to inspire and grow the Jewish climate movement.

This is a new role at Dayenu and an exciting opportunity for a creative, organized, and detail-oriented staff member to help develop new materials to spiritually-resource the Jewish community in the face of the climate crisis, manage a wide array of program offerings, and contribute to the growth of a progressive, young organization that is mobilizing and resourcing the American Jewish community to confront the climate crisis with spiritual audacity and bold political action. 

Position Type: 20 hours per week (on average)

Reporting Structure: The position reports to the Director of Spiritual Activism & Education

To apply, go to: d.aye.nu/apply

Applications Due: May 15th 

Anticipated Start Date:  July 6th

Key Responsibilities

Program management

• Help provide day-to-day management of Dayenu’s work to spiritually resource the Jewish climate movement through Climate Torah, Music & Arts, and workshops, including tracking multiple programs and resources, establishing timelines and goals, and developing workplans. 

• Manage operations for Dayenu’s spiritual activism and education offerings, including coordinating our train-the-trainer workshops and program, distributing resources, engaging with external partners, and scouting new opportunities for growth.

• Collaborate with Dayenu’s Campaigns & Organizing and Communications teams to engage our base of volunteer activists, reach new audiences, and spark and sustain impactful climate action. 

• Gather and analyze program data to assess impact and efficacy, promote learning, and shape future offerings.

Resource development, curriculum design, and educational leadership

• Work with Dayenu’s Spiritual Adaptation team to develop new programs, guides, curricula, and other materials, rooted in Jewish wisdom, to resource our growing base and network.

• Co-facilitate in-person gatherings and trainings, run virtual workshops and programs, and help produce digital offerings.

• Train and support Dayenu ambassadors and facilitators to bring Dayenu’s spiritual resourcing content to communities of organizers, activists, learners, and artists as a way to sustain and inspire climate action in the American Jewish community and beyond.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in informal education and / or program management

• Excellent, detail-oriented organizational and planning skills and an ability to juggle multiple projects and workstreams

• Experience with curriculum design and resource creation

• Demonstrated knowledge of and familiarity with Jewish values, culture, and holiday cycles 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams

• Ability to collaborate across lines of difference

• A commitment to inclusion and equity and excitement to be a part of a growing and diverse Jewish climate justice movement 

• Experience in mental health, spiritual, or pastoral care a plus

• Knowledge of climate, social justice, and spiritual resourcing landscapes a plus

We offer a competitive benefits package, including vacation and sick days, national and Jewish holidays off, family leave, professional development, co-working space or stipend for home office, and more. This role requires full status to work in the United States and willingness to provide employment verification as required.

Dayenu is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to racial equity and accessibility.  Sephardi and Mizrahi Jews, Black and Indigenous people, people of color, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA people are strongly encouraged to apply.  We know historically that women and people of color don't apply to jobs unless they meet 100% of the qualifications. We encourage you to apply if you think you might be a good fit even if you don't meet 100% of the listed requirements.

Dayenu does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, sex, age, gender identity or expression, or other status protected by applicable law.

Dayenu: A Jewish Call to Climate Action is seeking a new, half-time Program Manager for Spiritual Activism & Education to help develop, manage, and lead Dayenu’s pioneering Spiritual Adaptation programs and resources to inspire and grow the Jewish climate movement.

This is a new role at Dayenu and an exciting opportunity for a creative, organized, and detail-oriented staff member to help develop new materials to spiritually-resource the Jewish community in the face of the climate crisis, manage a wide array of program offerings, and contribute to the growth of a progressive, young organization that is mobilizing and resourcing the American Jewish community to confront the climate crisis with spiritual audacity and bold political action. 

Position Type: 20 hours per week (on average)

Reporting Structure: The position reports to the Director of Spiritual Activism & Education

To apply, go to: d.aye.nu/apply

Applications Due: May 15th 

Anticipated Start Date:  July 6th

Key Responsibilities

Program management

• Help provide day-to-day management of Dayenu’s work to spiritually resource the Jewish climate movement through Climate Torah, Music & Arts, and workshops, including tracking multiple programs and resources, establishing timelines and goals, and developing workplans. 

• Manage operations for Dayenu’s spiritual activism and education offerings, including coordinating our train-the-trainer workshops and program, distributing resources, engaging with external partners, and scouting new opportunities for growth.

• Collaborate with Dayenu’s Campaigns & Organizing and Communications teams to engage our base of volunteer activists, reach new audiences, and spark and sustain impactful climate action. 

• Gather and analyze program data to assess impact and efficacy, promote learning, and shape future offerings.

Resource development, curriculum design, and educational leadership

• Work with Dayenu’s Spiritual Adaptation team to develop new programs, guides, curricula, and other materials, rooted in Jewish wisdom, to resource our growing base and network.

• Co-facilitate in-person gatherings and trainings, run virtual workshops and programs, and help produce digital offerings.

• Train and support Dayenu ambassadors and facilitators to bring Dayenu’s spiritual resourcing content to communities of organizers, activists, learners, and artists as a way to sustain and inspire climate action in the American Jewish community and beyond.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in informal education and / or program management

• Excellent, detail-oriented organizational and planning skills and an ability to juggle multiple projects and workstreams

• Experience with curriculum design and resource creation

• Demonstrated knowledge of and familiarity with Jewish values, culture, and holiday cycles 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams

• Ability to collaborate across lines of difference

• A commitment to inclusion and equity and excitement to be a part of a growing and diverse Jewish climate justice movement 

• Experience in mental health, spiritual, or pastoral care a plus

• Knowledge of climate, social justice, and spiritual resourcing landscapes a plus

We offer a competitive benefits package, including vacation and sick days, national and Jewish holidays off, family leave, professional development, co-working space or stipend for home office, and more. This role requires full status to work in the United States and willingness to provide employment verification as required.

Dayenu is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to racial equity and accessibility.  Sephardi and Mizrahi Jews, Black and Indigenous people, people of color, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA people are strongly encouraged to apply.  We know historically that women and people of color don't apply to jobs unless they meet 100% of the qualifications. We encourage you to apply if you think you might be a good fit even if you don't meet 100% of the listed requirements.

Dayenu does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, sex, age, gender identity or expression, or other status protected by applicable law.

Mobilizing American Jews for impactful climate action through faith and tradition.