Field Organizer (PA)

Job Title

Field Organizer (PA)

Work Hybrid

Yes

Description

Field Organizer

Location: Pennsylvania-based (Remote with regular in-person meetings across the state)

Organization: Union for Reform Judaism

Employment Type: Full Time, Benefits Eligible, MNGT, Exempt

Department: Religious Action Center

Reporting to: Director, Organizing

Start Date: As soon as possible

Salary Range: $60,000 - $65,000 plus competitive benefits package

The Role

The Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism (RAC) is seeking a dynamic and relationship-driven Field Organizer to lead and grow grassroots organizing efforts across Pennsylvania. This role is central to advancing state-based social justice campaigns in partnership with Reform Jewish communities and broader coalitions. The Field Organizer will work closely with clergy, lay leaders, teens, and partner organizations to build leadership capacity, mobilize communities, and drive campaigns that strengthen democracy, expand civic participation, and advance racial equity. This role blends on-the-ground organizing with strategic coordination across the Reform Movement’s national priorities. This is an opportunity for a skilled organizer to deepen impact in Pennsylvania while contributing to a broader, values-driven movement for justice.

What You Will Do

Lead Statewide Organizing Campaigns

Design and execute strategic campaigns aligned with RAC priorities, including protecting democracy, advancing racial equity, and promoting inclusive civic engagement across Pennsylvania.

Build and Develop Leadership

Identify, train, and coach clergy, congregational leaders, and youth to lead organizing efforts, strengthening sustainable, local leadership structures across the state.

Grow and Mobilize the Base

Engage individuals and communities to take action through initiatives such as civic engagement campaigns, issue advocacy, and coalition efforts. Expand participation both within and beyond Reform congregations.

Strengthen Coalitions and Partnerships

Build relationships with allied organizations, faith partners, and advocacy groups to advance shared goals and increase collective impact across Pennsylvania.

Align with Movement Strategy

Ensure state-based efforts are aligned with broader URJ and RAC priorities. Collaborate across teams to contribute to national campaigns and shared organizational goals.

Who You Are

• You are a strategic and valuesdriven organizer who is energized by building relationships and developing leaders. You bring a strong commitment to justice, an understanding of community organizing, and the ability to translate vision into action. You are adaptable, collaborative, and motivated to help grow a powerful grassroots movement grounded in Jewish values.

Keys to Success (the must-haves)

• Community Organizing and Campaign Strategy - Demonstrated ability to lead organizing efforts, build coalitions, and mobilize communities around advocacy or social justice campaigns.
• Leadership Development - Experience identifying and developing leaders, with the ability to train and support diverse stakeholders, including clergy, lay leaders, and youth.
• Relationship Building and Communication - Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust, inspire action, and engage stakeholders across diverse communities.
• Equity and Inclusion Orientation - Commitment to racial equity, inclusion, and multiracial democracy, with the ability to work effectively across lines of difference.
• Project Management and Self-Direction - Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and adapt in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Collaboration - Experience working as part of a team, contributing to shared goals, and fostering a positive and mission-aligned culture.

Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years of experience in community organizing, advocacy, political campaigns, or related work
• Familiarity with Pennsylvania’s political, civic, or religious landscape, or the ability to quickly build contextual knowledge
• Experience in faith-based or multifaith organizing, or familiarity with the Reform Jewish community
• Strong facilitation and public speaking skills, including experience leading trainings or group engagement
• Comfort with digital organizing tools (Zoom, Google Workspace, CRM platforms)
• Willingness to travel regularly within Pennsylvania and occasionally nationally
• Availability for some evening and weekend work

Application Process

Please apply online and include a resume and a one-page cover letter describing your interest in the role and how your experience aligns with the qualifications listed. We look forward to hearing from you!

About the Union for Reform Judaism

​​Every team member at the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) plays an important role in advancing our mission to create, connect, and inspire Jewish communities that work toward a more whole, just, and compassionate world. Grounded in our core values of shared humanity, justice, belonging, learning, evolving, and Jewish peoplehood, the URJ provides vision and leadership to help build strong Jewish communities and deepen connections to Jewish life.

​As the largest Jewish movement in North America, the URJ partners with more than 800 congregations and operates 14 residential camps and the Religious Action Center in Washington, D.C. Through youth engagement, camping, leadership development, learning, and social justice initiatives, we support communities in creating vibrant, meaningful Jewish experiences. We strive to build communities where people across identities, generations, and lived experiences feel a deep sense of belonging. We are committed to confronting racism, ableism, homophobia, and other forms of oppression, and to strengthening communities that reflect the diversity of the Jewish people. Together with our congregations, camps, leaders, and partners, we are helping shape a future in which Judaism enables all people to experience peace and wholeness (shalom), justice and equity (tzedek), and belonging and joy (shayachut and simcha).​

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The URJ strives to be a welcoming and inclusive environment that acknowledges diversity as a critical strength. We promote strenuous policies and practices of equal opportunity and diversity, equity, and inclusion. It is our objective to recruit, hire, and retain the most qualified individuals including those of any race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Our equal employment philosophy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, job benefits, and terminations. The URJ encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, individuals who identify as LGBTQIA+, and other often underrepresented groups.