About 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!

About the Organisation

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.