Temporary Base Building & Mobilization Phonebanker

Reports To: Campaign Organizing Manager

Location: Remote (U.S. applicants only) 

Classifications: Part-Time, Non-exempt, Temporary

Salary Range: $30-35/hr 

Projected Hire Date: Mid-end January 

Projected Start: February 2, 2025

Projected End: 4-5 months from start date

About Bend the Arc

Bend the Arc is building a multiracial, multiethnic, intergenerational movement of Jews and allies across the country who are rising up to build an American future free from white supremacy, antisemitism, and racism. We’re investing in systems that keep our communities safe and divesting from systems that uphold white supremacy. We organize, advocate, tell stories, and develop the leaders that we need to finally build a true multiracial democracy in America. And we’re fighting for the joyful future we deserve: one where Black liberation is realized and where all of us — within and beyond our Jewish community — are safe and thriving.

The Bend the Arc family of organizations consists of Bend the Arc: Jewish Action, our 501(c)(4) organizing and advocacy arm; Bend the Arc Jewish Action PAC, the first and only Jewish PAC to advocate exclusively for progressive policies in the U.S.; and Bend the Arc: A Jewish Partnership for Justice, our 501(c)(3) education and leadership arm. We are proud to be a Union shop with our Bend the Arc Workers Union under the Non-profit Employees Union (NPEU).

Headquartered in New York City, we have remote staff nationwide with clusters in Los Angeles and Washington DC, along with a network of staffed chapters, volunteer-led local groups, and affiliates organizing across the country.

About the Position

The Temporary Base Building & Mobilization Phonebanker will play a key role in supporting online to offline organizing at Bend the Arc by leading on outreach to digital action takers and having meaningful conversations to engage them in our direct actions, phonebanks and mobilizations. This role is expected to work approximately 10-15 hours a week with flexibility for when those hours take place– with consideration given to the timezone of those being contacted. The exact schedule and number of hours will vary week to week and will be determined in relationship with the role’s supervisor.  

Key Responsibilities

• Phonebank through Bend the Arc member lists including: digital action takers, previous action takers, current members, and new members with the goal of having relational organizing conversations that move them towards in person action.
• Track progress and results of conversations in our database systems 
• Steer tougher or unrelated issue to the appropriate staff
• Coordinate with chapter leaders and national staff to understand ongoing work and opportunities for engagement
• Provide insight and feedback on phonebanking script and approach 
• Lead on confirmation calls for people who RSVP or sign up to a mobilization, direct action, phonebank or in-person event 

Required Skills and Qualifications

Position Specific:

• Strength in working in a self-starter role, with strong administrative and time-management skills.
• Ability to consistently make calls for several hours at a time, with breaks
• Prior organizing experience building one-to-one relationships and engaging individuals to take action 
• Comfort in and experience with engaging strangers over the phone through a range of scenarios
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Ability to synthesize and effectively communicate both the big picture of the organization, Jewish grounding in the work, and specific action opportunities  
• Competency in Google platforms as well as comfort with or comfort with learning other technology and systems such as Slack, Nation Builder, Scale to Win, Signal, Zoom and Mobilize.

Staff Wide:

• Demonstrates a strong commitment to justice and equity and grounding in pro-Black values and practices; familiarity and alignment with Bend the Arc’s mission and vision
• Developed racial equity praxis (analysis and skill) that can be applied to day to day work
• Resilience and self-awareness to navigate power, responsibility and experience mindfully
• Values and is open to giving and receiving feedback.
• Communicates effectively, honestly, and considerately
• Works collaboratively and considerately with colleagues, within and across teams, to achieve goals and objectives
• Completes administrative responsibilities in a timely manner

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understand the scope of the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, or responsibilities associated with the position.

Compensation, Benefits, and Work Schedule 

This is a part-time, non-exempt, temporary position. The work schedule will vary weekly and will include some evenings in order to reach individuals across time zones and work schedules. The compensation is $30-35/hour commensurate with experience. Part-time, temporary employees are eligible for paid Sick and Safe time off. 

Working Conditions 

Must be able to operate a computer and video platforms throughout working hours. Must be able to identify, discern, and communicate across different platforms (chat, email, phone and video conferencing), and collect and analyze information in databases and spreadsheets.

Must be able to work in a quiet, private area with secure and reliable wifi during work hours.* Must be able to use a personal laptop and agree to have Bend the Arc install security programs.*

Bend the Arc is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and interview process and to perform essential job functions. Please advise in writing of any needs at the time of application by emailing hr@bendthearc.us.

*If there are any barriers to this being possible, please let us know when you submit your application so we can determine options to offer a dedicated work space and laptop.

To Apply

Submit your resume and either a video OR written essay (200 words maximum) by January 16 to

jobs@bendthearc.us with “Temporary Base Building & Mobilization Phonebanker” in the subject line of your message. In your video or essay please address the following:

• Your experience with building one-to-one relationships and engaging individuals to take action 
• A moment you experienced rejection and how you handled it

Research suggests that women and structurally marginalized and/or underrepresented groups of people believe they need to meet 100% of the requirements in job postings to even apply. Bend the Arc encourages anyone who believes they have the skills and motivation necessary to succeed to apply for this role, even if you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications, as no one applicant ever does. We look forward to hearing from you!

Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity

Bend the Arc values a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture because we recognize that diversity within our staff helps us organize and work well with diverse Jewish and progressive constituencies. Candidates should be willing to work within the Jewish community, but may be of any (or no) faith or background. 

Bend the Arc provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, record of arrest or conviction, or any other legally protected status. Women, people of color, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and gender non-conforming individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.