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TL;DR: EA for Jews is hiring a new Managing Director and potentially a Community Manager and Program Manager as well. Apply here by July 1st. 

Overview 

In only a few years since its founding, EA for Jews has rapidly built momentum — running successful programs like intro fellowships, community events, and partnerships with Jewish institutions. With our founding Managing Director departing to pursue law school, we are now hiring for this key leadership role to guide EA for Jews through its next phase of growth. 

If we find a candidate who prefers the Managing Director role on a part-time rather than full-time basis, we will also hire for part-time positions in program and community management. 

While we describe the responsibilities and outlines of each role below, we expect the candidate's unique interests, strengths, and vision to have a major influence in defining the precise scope and priorities of the role itself. We are eager to explore your ideas for how EA for Jews can maximize its impact and look forward to discussing with you if you’re interested -- simply fill out this quick initial application and we will be in touch!

Application Details 

For all roles, apply here by July 1st.  

We will follow a multi-stage process involving skills assessments, interviews, and work tests. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at Shalom@EAforJews.org.

Managing Director

About the Role 

As the Managing Director, you will play a pivotal role in growing EA for Jews as an organization and presence within the global Jewish community. This position involves a diverse range of responsibilities including strategic decision-making and leadership, community engagement, partnership development, program management, and organizational leadership. You will be at the forefront of introducing effective altruism to Jewish audiences and empowering them to significantly increase their impact. 

The role could be part or full-time depending on your preference and availability. 

Why this role might excite you: 

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Shape and expand a new organization at a critical early stage, with opportunities for leadership growth
  • Lead a pioneering movement at the intersection of effective altruism and Jewish community and values
  • Make tough strategic decisions regularly and design and test hypotheses to inform and refine our strategy
  • Drive transformative change in how individuals in the Jewish community approach philanthropy and social impact
  • Work within a results-oriented and mission-driven organization

Key Responsibilities: 

As the Managing Director, you will be responsible for:

  • Overseeing strategy and day-to-day operations, ensuring alignment with the organization's mission
  • Leading initiatives to introduce EA principles, foster deeper engagement, and support impact
  • Growing and formalizing the organization and its structures
  • Securing funding to sustain and expand the organization's reach and programs
  • Cultivating a community of people within the Jewish world using their careers and/or donations to effectively solve global challenges
  • Actively engaging Jewish communities and organizations to build partnerships
  • Hiring and managing staff and potentially volunteers, nurturing a culture of excellence and meaningful impact

Our Ideal Candidate:

  • Demonstrates passion for EA for Jews' mission of making progress on global challenges by empowering Jewish communities to increase their impact 
  • Understands the effective altruism movement and the landscape of the Jewish community
  • Exhibits an entrepreneurial drive and ability to execute in a lean start-up mode
  • Brings experience in organizational management, community building, program management, marketing and/or related fields
  • Possesses management experience and exceptional interpersonal skills
  • Is a self-motivated leader able to build strategies and drive execution

We absolutely welcome candidates who may not meet every qualification but have relevant transferable skills. We are open to adjusting responsibilities to create the best fit. If you are in doubt, apply!

Salary

Competitive salary based on experience, flexible and remote working policies, and professional development opportunities. 

Program Director 

About the Role 

As the Programs Director, you will play a key role in executing EA for Jews' core programs and initiatives. This is a part-time position (10-20 hours per week with the possibility of going full-time in the future)) focused on the hands-on management, marketing, and evaluation of our fellowships, events, volunteer efforts, and other activities. You will work closely with the Managing Director to ensure seamless operations and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities: 

As the Project Manager/Program Lead, you will be responsible for:

  • Marketing fellowships, events, and other programs to attract robust applicant/attendee pools
  • Scheduling and coordinating logistics for program cohorts, event series, etc.
  • Organizing and promoting EA Shabbat Dinners and community events
  • Managing the recruitment, training, and oversight of program volunteers
  • Tracking program data and participant details in systems like Airtable
  • Developing marketing copy, graphics, and other program materials
  • Implementing measurement & evaluation practices for programs

Our Ideal Candidate:

  • Passionate about EA for Jews' mission and excited to build impactful programs
  • Experienced in project management, operations, and wearing multiple hats
  • Strong marketing, communications, and basic design abilities
  • Skilled at data tracking, measurement, and impact evaluation
  • Comfortable with non-glamorous administrative and operational tasks
  • Able to manage numerous concurrent programs and pivot priorities
  • Highly organized and attentive to detail in execution
  • Excited to work in a lean, start-up environment

We absolutely welcome candidates who may not meet every qualification but have relevant transferable skills. We are open to adjusting responsibilities to create the best fit. If you are in doubt, apply!

Salary 

This is a part-time, remote contractor role compensated on an hourly basis commensurate with experience. Hours are flexible with a range of 10-20 hours per week. Transitioning to a full-time role is possible. 

Community Manager

About the Role 

As the Community Manager, you will play a vital role in building and nurturing EA for Jews' core community of participants. This is a part-time position (10-20 hours per week, with the possibility of going full-time in the future) focused on welcoming new members, facilitating programming, leading events, and providing personalized support to empower our community in increasing their impact. You will be the face of the organization and a key driver of our engagement efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

 As the Community Manager, you will be responsible for:

  • Conducting introductory 1-on-1 calls with new members interested in learning more about EA for Jews
  • Getting to know our community and program participants and managing our community relationship management (CRM) system
  • Advising participants by suggesting relevant EA resources, connections, and opportunities
  • Facilitating discussion groups and cohorts for fellowships and courses
  • Planning and leading interactive EA Shabbat Dinners and other community events
  • Giving introductory EA presentations to new audiences
  • Writing regular newsletters and program communications
  • Managing our Slack community and social media presence

Our Ideal Candidate:

  • Passionate about EA for Jews' mission 
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills 
  • Skilled communicator able to convey EA ideas in a clear and compelling way
  • Knowledgeable about effective altruism with a pulse on the latest in the community (or eager to rapidly get up to speed)
  • Excited to build personal connections and provide hands-on support to participants
  • Comfortable taking initiative and managing numerous community touchpoints

Salary 

This is a part-time, remote contractor role compensated on an hourly basis commensurate with experience. Hours are flexible within the 10-20 hour per week range with the possibility to go full time in the future.

About EA for Jews 

Our mission is to empower Jews of all backgrounds to significantly increase their impact by (a) sharing the tools and principles of effective altruism, (b) providing personalized, high-value connections, resources, and opportunities, and (c) fostering a welcoming and motivating community centered around our shared Jewish heritage and commitment to effectively tackling the world’s most pressing problems. The ultimate objective of all our programs is to contribute as much as possible to tackling the world’s most pressing problems. 

Diversity and inclusion

We are an equal opportunity organization and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. We are happy to make any reasonable accommodations necessary to welcome all to our organization.

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Executive summary: EA for Jews is hiring a Managing Director and potentially a Community Manager and Program Manager to lead the organization's growth and impact in introducing effective altruism to the Jewish community.

Key points:

  1. The Managing Director role involves strategic leadership, community engagement, partnership development, program management, and organizational growth.
  2. If the Managing Director role is part-time, additional part-time Program Director and Community Manager roles may be hired.
  3. The Program Director will execute core programs like fellowships, events, and volunteer efforts.
  4. The Community Manager will build the core community through introductions, advising, facilitating discussions, and leading events.
  5. All roles aim to empower the Jewish community to increase their impact on the world's most pressing problems.
  6. EA for Jews values diversity and inclusion and does not discriminate in its hiring.

 

 

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