Temporary, Part-Time Marketing Associate

Sefaria, a non-profit organization dedicated to building the future of Torah in an open and participatory way, seeks a part-time Marketing Associate for a temporary, four-month engagement to support our US-based team (parental leave coverage). The expected schedule for this part-time role is 20-30 hours per week; we are open to either employee or contractor status.

Position Overview

The Marketing Associate provides key support for the Marketing and Communications team’s day-to-day operations and major projects and initiatives. They also support our mission to make Jewish texts accessible and engaging for a diverse and growing audience.

The ideal candidate is equal-parts organized, detail-oriented, and creative. We’re looking for a highly motivated team member who brings a methodical and structured approach to supporting a busy, distributed team with day-to-day activities and project completion. The Marketing Associate will also facilitate communication between contractors and the Marketing and Communications team regarding project status and needs.. The Marketing Associate must be proficient in using technology and able to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

The Marketing Associate will report directly to the Director of Marketing and Communications and will support the Marketing and Communications team in their work.

In this position, you will:

• Support email campaigns by setting up content in our email marketing platform (occasionally using basic HTML), sending tests, testing links, and scheduling emails in coordination with our editorial calendar.
• Support the virtual Sefaria store through monitoring, vendor communications, and customer service.
• Create original and template-based graphics for social media using Canva.
• Organize and submit all team invoices and receipts to the accounting department; track department budget.
• Support content organization and cleanup in Google Drive and Trello.
• Monitor, format, and organize press clips.
• Provide general administrative support to the Marketing & Communications Department and complete other tasks as needed.

Attributes we’re looking for include:

• Exceptionally organized with an aptitude for project and detail management.
• Ability to successfully track multiple projects, meet competing deadlines, and identify dependencies.
• Strategic time management skills with the accompanying ability to prioritize tasks and projects.
• Collaborative approach to work, in general, and specifically related to coordinating a team.
• Committed to direct, clear, professional, and thoughtful communication.
• Demonstrates success in working independently in a remote setting.
• Shows a willingness and ability to adapt to change.
• Passionate and enthusiastic for the work Sefaria does, and dedicated to supporting Sefaria’s mission.

Experience, qualifications, and requirements:

Unless otherwise noted, the experience and qualifications listed below are required.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in a related field
• A combination of relevant work experience and education to successfully perform the responsibilities outlined in this description

• At least two years of experience in marketing, communications, or project management
• Experience using email marketing platforms (Sefaria uses Active Campaign)
• Proficiency in using Canva
• Ability to use knowledge of typography, color, and layout to create visually appealing designs (content and graphics) that clearly communicate messages and other information
• HTML knowledge is preferred, but not required
• Experience using project management software such as Trello is preferred but not required
• Proficiency in working with the technology in an online work environment including GSuite, Slack, Zoom, Trello (training will be provided, as needed)

Compensation:

• The salary range for this position, which is a 20-30 hours per week role, is $26,000 - $42,000, depending on experience and final weekly schedule. The rate for a contractor role is $30-$32 per hour.

• Sefaria offers a range of benefits for employees, including comprehensive medical insurance options, dental insurance, generous paid time off including federal and Jewish holidays, disability insurance, and a work-from-home utility reimbursement. Eligibility and pro-rated employer contributions will be determined on the Marketing Associate’s final weekly schedule. Contractors are not eligible for benefits.

Location:

The Marketing Associate must be eligible to work in the US and can be based anywhere in the continental US, provided they can be available for full staff and other team meetings that take place during standard ET work hours. Sefaria has staff in Asheville, Boston, Louisville, New York, Richmond, and Washington, DC.

How to apply:

Click below to apply; you’ll be invited to share your resume and brief cover letter. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. The deadline to apply is April 26th.

In your cover letter, please share

1. Whether you are interested in this part-time, temporary role as an employee or as a contractor

2. Additional details about your experience using Canva.

Sefaria does not accept solicitations of any kind from job placement services or phone calls from prospective candidates.

• If you meet more than 75% of the qualifications listed in this description, we encourage you to apply.
• If you have a disability and require accommodation or assistance with our application process, please send an email to hiring[@]sefaria.org.

About Sefaria:

Sefaria is a non-profit organization dedicated to building the future of Torah in an open and participatory way. We are assembling a free, digital library of Jewish texts and translations and developing digital tools, educational resources, and engagement opportunities that enable people to deepen their study. Sefaria was founded in 2013 and has since become a mainstay of Jewish learning and education with more than 4 million users annually. Sefaria’s API powers nearly 80 independent projects and dozens of Torah-focused websites. Sefaria's team of nearly 30 full-time staff is remote, with employees based in several US cities and in Israel.

Sefaria provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Nothing in this job description or advertisement postings guarantees employment.