Application Guide

How to Apply for Program Manager for Spiritual Activism & Education

at Dayenu: A Jewish Call to Climate Action

🏢 About Dayenu: A Jewish Call to Climate Action

Dayenu is unique as a Jewish climate action organization that specifically mobilizes American Jews through faith-based approaches, blending spiritual traditions with bold political activism. Working here offers the chance to be part of a progressive, young organization pioneering 'Spiritual Adaptation' programs that resource the Jewish community during the climate crisis.

About This Role

This half-time Program Manager role involves developing, managing, and leading Dayenu's Spiritual Adaptation programs and resources to grow the Jewish climate movement. It's impactful because you'll create materials that spiritually resource the community while managing diverse program offerings for an organization confronting climate change with spiritual audacity.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve developing new spiritual resources for climate action, coordinating with team members on program timelines, and managing existing educational offerings. You could be creating content that connects Jewish traditions to climate solutions while ensuring program logistics run smoothly for various initiatives.

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

  • Creative and organized professional with experience developing faith-based or spiritual education materials
  • Detail-oriented program manager comfortable with day-to-day operations of multiple initiatives simultaneously
  • Knowledgeable about Jewish traditions and climate activism, able to bridge spiritual and political dimensions
  • Self-starter excited by the opportunity to help shape a new role in a growing organization

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

1

Demonstrate specific understanding of Dayenu's 'Spiritual Adaptation' concept in your materials

2

Highlight any experience with Jewish climate activism or faith-based environmental programs

3

Show how you balance creativity with organizational skills in program development

4

Reference Dayenu's specific programs or campaigns you admire in your cover letter

5

Emphasize your ability to work independently in a remote, part-time structure while contributing to team goals

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your specific ideas for developing spiritual resources for climate action within Jewish tradition', 'Examples of managing multiple programs simultaneously with attention to detail', 'Understanding of how spiritual activism differs from secular climate organizing', 'Why the intersection of Jewish faith and climate action personally resonates with you']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • Explore Dayenu's existing Spiritual Adaptation resources and programs on their website
  • Understand their specific campaigns and how they mobilize American Jews politically
  • Research their organizational structure and recent growth initiatives
  • Familiarize yourself with key Jewish climate activists and organizations they partner with
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you develop a 'Spiritual Adaptation' resource for a specific Jewish holiday?
2 Describe your approach to managing multiple program timelines and deliverables in a part-time role
3 How do you see Jewish tradition informing contemporary climate activism?
4 What experience do you have working with faith communities on social justice issues?
5 How would you measure the impact of spiritual activism programs?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying with generic climate activism experience without connecting it to Jewish spirituality
  • Failing to demonstrate understanding of Dayenu's specific mission beyond general environmentalism
  • Not addressing how you would manage the part-time, remote nature of the position effectively

📅 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

Offer

Congratulations!

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Good luck with your application to Dayenu: A Jewish Call to Climate Action!