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 integrates faith, tradition, and spirituality into climate activism, creating a distinct approach to environmental justice. Working here offers the opportunity to be part of a progressive, young organization that's mobilizing the American Jewish community through both spiritual resources and bold political action, making it ideal for those seeking purpose-driven work at the intersection of faith and climate.

About This Role

This Program Manager role involves developing and managing Dayenu's Spiritual Adaptation programs like Climate Torah, Music & Arts, and workshops to spiritually resource the Jewish climate movement. It's impactful because you'll help create materials that inspire climate action through Jewish tradition while managing operations for train-the-trainer programs and resource distribution, directly contributing to growing a movement that addresses the climate crisis with spiritual audacity.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve developing new Climate Torah resources in the morning, coordinating logistics for upcoming train-the-trainer workshops, and tracking progress across multiple spiritual adaptation programs. You'd likely collaborate remotely with the Director of Spiritual Activism & Education while managing distribution of educational materials to Jewish communities across the US.

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

  • Creative and organized professional with experience developing educational or spiritual resources, particularly within Jewish contexts
  • Detail-oriented program manager capable of tracking multiple programs, establishing timelines, and developing workplans simultaneously
  • Someone with understanding of both climate activism and Jewish spirituality who can bridge these worlds effectively
  • Self-motivated remote worker comfortable with US travel for in-person programming and annual staff retreats

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

1

Demonstrate specific experience with Jewish educational or spiritual resource development, not just general program management

2

Show how you've integrated spirituality/faith with activism or social justice work in past roles

3

Reference Dayenu's specific programs like Climate Torah or their train-the-trainer workshops in your application materials

4

Highlight remote work discipline and flexibility for periodic US travel, including staff retreats

5

Emphasize both creative development skills AND operational management capabilities, as this role requires both

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your experience developing spiritual or educational materials within Jewish contexts', 'Specific examples of managing multiple programs simultaneously with attention to detail', 'How you connect Jewish tradition with climate activism or social justice work', 'Your ability to work creatively while maintaining operational efficiency in a part-time, remote role']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Explore Dayenu's Climate Torah resources and existing spiritual adaptation materials
  • → Review their campaign history and how they've mobilized Jewish communities for climate action
  • → Understand their organizational structure and progressive positioning within Jewish climate work
  • → Familiarize yourself with their public events, workshops, or train-the-trainer programs mentioned in materials
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you develop new materials to spiritually resource the Jewish community facing the climate crisis?
2 Describe your experience managing multiple programs with competing timelines and goals
3 How do you see Jewish tradition informing climate activism specifically?
4 What experience do you have with train-the-trainer models or workshop coordination?
5 How do you maintain productivity and collaboration in a part-time, remote position?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying with only general program management experience without Jewish or spiritual context
  • Focusing solely on climate activism without demonstrating understanding of Jewish tradition integration
  • Not addressing the part-time (20hr/week) nature or remote work requirements in application materials

📅 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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