Job Opportunities
Education & Community Organizer
Part-time, Remote, New York Based
About Shamayim
SHAMAYIM: Jewish Animal Advocacy offers programs, campaigns, and educational opportunities to teach the Jewish community about animal advocacy and veganism. Shamayim is a program of Uri L’Tzedek.
The Role
We’re seeking a New York-based educator who is also deeply grounded in Jewish sources. You will teach, organize, and build relationships across Jewish communities, serving as a public voice for Shamayim. You will also provide some support for Uri L’Tzedek Orthodox social justice campaigns and outreach.
A Typical Week
- Teach: lead classes, talks, and conversations on Jewish veganism and animal advocacy
- Build relationships: connect with rabbis, educators, lay leaders, and partner organizations
- Bring people in: recruit synagogues, schools, and individuals into our campaigns and programs
- Get out there: attend conferences, network, and speak at schools, shuls, and anywhere we can get in the door
- Support Uri L’Tzedek: contribute to broader campaigns and humanitarian outreach as needed
- Support fundraising: help with grant research, funder and donor outreach
Qualifications
- Required: Strong alignment with Shamayim’s mission and ready to deliver vegan education and advocacy
- Required: Well versed in traditional Jewish sources and ideals
- Required: Warm, reliable, and skilled at building relationships
- Required: New York-based
- Preferred: Ideally comfortable discussing Talmud and halacha
- Preferred: Experience teaching, organizing, or public speaking
Details
- Part-time: 20 hours per week with opportunity to grow to full time
- Remote, must be based in New York; local travel and occasional evenings and weekends
- Compensation: $25,000 per year
- Flexible start date
How to Apply
If you align with our requirements and mission, please send a resume and a cover letter to info@shamayim.us
Thank you!