Application Guide

How to Apply for Temporary Base Building & Mobilization Phonebanker

at Bend the Arc Jewish Action

🏢 About Bend the Arc Jewish Action

Bend the Arc Jewish Action uniquely combines Jewish values with intersectional social justice organizing, specifically targeting white supremacy, antisemitism, and racism through a multiracial, multiethnic, intergenerational movement. Working here means joining a team that uses storytelling, advocacy, and leadership development to build collective power among Jews and allies across the country.

About This Role

This temporary phonebanker role focuses on relational organizing through direct phone conversations to mobilize members for in-person actions, while tracking engagement in database systems and providing feedback on outreach strategies. It's impactful because you'll be directly expanding Bend the Arc's base and moving people from passive support to active participation in their fight against systemic injustice.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day involves making 50-80 relational organizing calls to Bend the Arc members, using prepared scripts while adapting conversations based on individual responses. You'll spend significant time logging interactions in their database system, coordinating follow-ups with chapter leaders, and making confirmation calls for upcoming mobilizations or events.

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🎯 Who Bend the Arc Jewish Action Is Looking For

  • Has 1-2 years of experience in grassroots organizing with demonstrated success in building one-to-one relationships that lead to concrete actions
  • Can comfortably navigate difficult conversations with strangers over the phone, adapting to various responses while maintaining organizational messaging
  • Is proficient with Google Workspace and can quickly learn new database/CRM systems for tracking member interactions
  • Understands the intersection of Jewish identity and anti-racist work, with ability to communicate this connection authentically

📝 Tips for Applying to Bend the Arc Jewish Action

1

Highlight specific examples of phonebanking or relational organizing experience in your resume, quantifying results when possible (e.g., 'converted X% of calls to event RSVPs')

2

Demonstrate familiarity with Bend the Arc's specific campaigns like their 'We Rise' initiative or local chapter work in your cover letter

3

Show technical comfort by mentioning specific database/CRM systems you've used (even if not required), as this role involves detailed tracking

4

Emphasize your ability to work remotely independently while coordinating with chapter leaders and national staff

5

Include any experience with Jewish community organizing or multiracial coalition building, even if volunteer-based

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your personal connection to Bend the Arc's mission of fighting white supremacy, antisemitism, and racism through Jewish values", 'Specific examples of successful phone-based organizing that moved people from conversation to action', 'Experience with both initial outreach calls and confirmation calls for events/actions', 'Ability to synthesize complex organizational messaging into accessible phone conversations']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Bend the Arc's current campaigns like 'We Rise' or local chapter initiatives in specific cities
  • → Their public statements on recent events related to antisemitism, racism, or white supremacy
  • → Their organizational structure and how chapters interact with national staff
  • → Their public storytelling content (videos, articles) to understand their messaging approach
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe a time you successfully moved someone from a phone conversation to in-person action. What relational organizing techniques did you use?
2 How would you handle a call with someone who expresses antisemitic or racist views while maintaining Bend the Arc's values?
3 What experience do you have with tracking systems for organizing work, and how do you ensure data accuracy?
4 How would you adapt a phonebanking script based on feedback from conversations with diverse members?
5 Why do you believe Jewish community organizing is particularly important in the current fight against white supremacy?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Generic social justice language without specific examples of organizing experience
  • Focusing only on advocacy work without demonstrating relational organizing skills
  • Failing to show understanding of how Jewish identity intersects with anti-racist work in Bend the Arc's specific approach

📅 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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