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. Location: Remote. Some travel within the US required, including periodic in-person programming and an annual Dayenu staff retreat Position Type: 20 hours per week (on average) Salary Range: $33,000-$36,000 commensurate with experience Reporting Structure: The position reports to the Director of Spiritual Activism & Education To apply, go to: d.aye.nu/apply Applications Due: May 26th 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
Benefits
We offer a competitive benefits package, including vacation and sick days, national and major Jewish holidays off, family and bereavement leave, professional development, co-working space or partial reimbursement for home office, and more. This role requires full status to work in the United States and willingness to provide employment verification as required. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job