Social Action Organizer

Congregation Shaarei Shamayim Inc; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Congregation Shaarei Shamayim, a progressive Jewish community in Madison, seeks a Social Action Organizer to work with our volunteers and community partners. For 2025, our Social Action Committee will focus efforts on community work to support refugees and immigrants.

This position is a temporary (about 5 months), part-time contract position. Hours are negotiable. Compensation is $8,000.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively.
• Familiarity with Madison Jewish community life preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and engage volunteers to participate in advocacy, education, and direct service.
• Organize and manage volunteer action groups focused on education.
• Develop and support liaison activities with partner organizations.
• Assist with the bi-weekly digital social action newsletter.
• Recruit volunteers to lead fundraisers for partner organizations.
• Develop a plan to ensure the long-term viability of the work.

Skills

Volunteer coordination

Event planning

Community engagement

Communication

Job description

Congregation Shaarei Shamayim, a progressive Jewish community in Madison, seeks a Social Action Organizer to work with our volunteers and community partners. For 2025, our Social Action Committee will focus efforts on community work to support refugees and immigrants.

This position is a temporary (about 5 months), part-time contract position. Hours are negotiable. Compensation is $8,000.

The Social Action Organizer will work with the social action committee, our rabbi, staff, and congregational leadership to do the following:

Volunteer Coordination: Recruit and engage volunteers to participate in advocacy, education, and direct service.

Action Group Leadership: Organize and manage volunteer action groups focused on:

• Education (e.g., Know Your Rights workshops, cultural events)

Partner Engagement:F urther develop and support CSS liaison and engagement activities with:

• Jewish Social Services
• Open Doors for Refugees
• Community Immigration Law Clinic

Newsletter Support: Assist the bi-weekly digital social action newsletter writer.

Fundraising Coordination: Recruit volunteers to lead fundraisers (e.g. house parties) for our partner organizations.

Social Action Planning: Develop a plan that ensures the long-term viability of our work.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively
• Familiarity with Madison Jewish community life preferred (Jewish identity not required)
• Must be available for hybrid work, including in-person meetings and events

This project is generously funded by the Jewish Federation of Madison’s Community Grants through the Cheryl Rosen Weston Fund.

Congregation Shaarei Shamayim is committed to equity and inclusion in all aspects of our work, including contracted partnerships. We welcome proposals from individuals of all backgrounds and encourage submissions regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We strive to foster an environment in which everyone has the opportunity to contribute and thrive.