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 is unique in building a specifically Jewish-led, multiracial movement against white supremacy, antisemitism, and racism through grassroots organizing and advocacy. Working here means contributing to a faith-based, justice-oriented organization that combines storytelling, leadership development, and direct action to create systemic change.

About This Role

This temporary phonebanker role focuses on relational organizing—moving existing Bend the Arc members from passive support to in-person action through structured phone conversations. You'll directly contribute to mobilization efforts by confirming RSVPs, tracking engagement in databases, and refining outreach scripts based on real-time feedback.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day involves 2-4 hours of phonebanking through Bend the Arc's member lists, using provided scripts to discuss upcoming actions while adapting conversations based on member responses. Between calls, you'll log outcomes in a database, coordinate with chapter leaders via Slack or email, and possibly test updated scripts based on feedback from prior sessions.

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🎯 Who Bend the Arc Jewish Action Is Looking For

  • Has 1-2 years of experience in relational organizing, specifically building one-to-one relationships that lead to concrete actions (e.g., volunteer recruitment, event turnout).
  • Is a self-starter who can manage a remote part-time schedule independently, with proven ability to track and report outcomes using tools like Google Sheets or CRMs.
  • Demonstrates comfort navigating difficult or unexpected phone conversations (e.g., handling objections, discussing political topics) while maintaining a warm, persuasive tone.
  • Shows adaptability with technology, such as quickly learning new dialer software or database systems used for progressive organizing campaigns.

📝 Tips for Applying to Bend the Arc Jewish Action

1

Highlight any experience with Jewish or multiracial organizing spaces, even informally—Bend the Arc values candidates who understand their unique movement context.

2

Quantify your phonebanking results: e.g., 'conducted 200+ calls with a 15% conversion rate to event attendance' or 'managed RSVP confirmation for 50+ participants weekly.'

3

Mention familiarity with tools common in progressive organizing, such as ThruText, Hustle, Mobilize, or EveryAction, even if not listed—tech adaptability is key.

4

Tailor your resume to emphasize relational (not transactional) outreach; avoid framing phonebanking as 'cold calling' and instead describe it as 'member engagement.'

5

If you have remote/self-management experience, specify how you structured your time, met goals without supervision, and used digital collaboration tools (Slack, Google Drive).

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Explain why you're drawn to Bend the Arc's specific mission of combating white supremacy and antisemitism through Jewish-led organizing—show you've researched their campaigns.", 'Describe a past organizing success where you moved someone from conversation to action (e.g., turning a supporter into a volunteer or event attendee).', 'Highlight your ability to give and receive feedback on scripts or approaches, citing an example where you improved an outreach process based on data or conversations.', 'Note your comfort with both structured phonebanking (using scripts) and adaptive relational conversations, emphasizing active listening and empathy.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review Bend the Arc's current campaigns (e.g., 'We Rise Together,' 'Jewish Abolitionist Network') to understand their specific advocacy goals.
  • → Explore their public storytelling, like blog posts or social media, to grasp how they frame issues like antisemitism and racial justice intersectionally.
  • → Look into their chapter structure and recent mobilizations (e.g., protests, legislative actions) to see how phonebanking fits into larger organizing cycles.
  • → Familiarize yourself with their key partnerships (e.g., with other racial justice groups) to understand their movement ecosystem.
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe a time you had a challenging phone conversation with a stranger about a political or social issue—how did you handle it?
2 How do you prioritize and track multiple tasks (e.g., calls, data entry, coordination) when working remotely without direct supervision?
3 What experience do you have with database systems for organizing? How do you ensure accurate and timely data entry?
4 How would you approach a member who is hesitant to attend an in-person action after an initial phone conversation?
5 Bend the Arc focuses on multiracial, Jewish-led organizing. How does your background or perspective align with this approach?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Focusing solely on generic phone skills without tying them to relational organizing or movement-building outcomes.
  • Overemphasizing transactional metrics (e.g., calls per hour) instead of quality engagement (e.g., stories of moved members).
  • Applying with a purely generic social justice passion—failing to mention Bend the Arc's unique Jewish, multiracial lens or their specific campaigns.

📅 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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