Climate Action Coordinator

Division: National Programs Division, Climate Action Department

Reports to: Bruce Spierer, Jewish Climate Leadership Program Manager

Status: Full Time with benefits; or Part Time

Salary: $52,000-57,000 FTE

Location: Virtual, with office space available in some cities

Application review: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with priority given to applications received by November 10, 2025

Anticipated start date: Approximately, December 15, 2025

About Adamah

At Adamah, we believe in the deep connection between people and planet, adam and adamah. Every day, we help people feel that connection, spark Jewish inspiration, and help build a more sustainable future for all. And because we are the link between our ancestors and our descendants, we are called in this generation to respond to the existential crises of our time with the full power of the Jewish spirit. Our mission is to create vibrant Jewish life in deep connection with the earth, catalyzing culture change and systemic change through immersive retreats, Jewish environmental education, leadership development, and climate action.

About Adamah’s Climate Action Team:

The Adamah Climate Action team runs the Jewish Climate Leadership Coalition (Coalition), a network of Jewish community organizations who recognize the existential threat and moral urgency of climate change and commit to take action. Coalition members commit to annually fill out, submit, and implement Climate Action Plans, which outline the strategic priorities of their organization’s climate work. Adamah also supports Coalition members with interest-free loans and select grants, with an ambitious goal to decarbonize all of American Jewish life.

For more information about the Coalition, visit Adamah.org/coalition.

Job Summary

The Program Coordinator for the Jewish Climate Leadership Coalition will lead new Coalition members through recruitment, onboarding, as well as ongoing program support, ensuring a high-quality experience that fosters meaningful decarbonization efforts. This includes:

Coalition Recruitment

• Develop and implement Coalition recruitment strategy.
• Leverage internal stakeholders and external partners to build and maintain a robust pipeline of prospective members.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Communications team to develop promotional materials and content.
• Leveraging organic opportunities and strategic partnerships

Member Care

• Register and onboard new Coalition members.
• Support members to successfully submit their annual climate action plans through our web portal.
• Collaborate with other members of the climate action team to support members to engage in projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and access Adamah’s financing options as helpful.

Operations Support and Data Management

• Support general program operations and management.
• Manage data systems for prospective and current Coalition members in Salesforce
• Attend weekly department and Coalition meetings, monthly all-staff meetings, and other meetings as required.
• Engage in professional development activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Helpful prior skills and experience include:

• Relationship-oriented and demonstrated ability to collaborate with different stakeholders
• Strong communication skills and teamwork abilities
• Strong Microsoft Suite (Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint), Zoom, and Salesforce experience
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks effectively
• Strong attention to detail as well as ability to hold a big-picture view
• Commitment to deadlines and task completion
• Customer service and organizational change mindset
• Familiarity with the professional and lay leader Jewish communal landscape that is represented by Coalition membership
• Helpful: an interest and experience in communications, storytelling, and messaging

Working Conditions:

This is position has work hours set to Monday-Friday, with rare travel and weekend work possible. This is a virtual position and can be done anywhere in the U.S. position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by Management. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

90 Day Check In: Ninety days from start date of employment, there will be a check-in between you and your supervisor. Annually thereafter.

How to Apply:

To apply, send a resume and thoughtful cover letter through the careers page of our website Careers | Adamah | People. Planet. Purpose. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until positions are filled, with a preference given to applications received before November 10, 2025.

Frequently cited statistics show that women and underrepresented groups apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the criteria. Adamah encourages you to break that statistic and apply. Adamah is strongly committed to equal employment opportunities for all individuals. We especially encourage people of color, women and nonbinary folks, LGBTQ+ people, disabled people, working class and low-income people, and those with other marginalized identities to apply.

Adamah is strongly committed to equal employment opportunities for all individuals. Adamah will make all employment decisions for staff and applicants without unlawful discrimination as to race, creed, color, national origin, gender identity and expression, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, alienage, citizenship or any other basis protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, compensation, training and development, benefits, promotion, demotion transfer, discipline or termination. All Adamah staff, regardless of position, are expected to maintain and live up to the true meaning of nondiscrimination.

Health & Life Insurance: Top-quality medical, dental, and vision packages with significant employer contributions. Life Insurance and other supplement options available.

Pre-Tax FSA Account: Flexible spending account available for personal medical costs, dependent care, and transit costs.

Retirement Fund: 401k with a 4% match to help you save for the future.

Vacation and Time Off: Full-time employees receive 15 vacation days, 9 sick days, and at least 14 personal floating holiday days.

Family Leave: Paid parental leave after 12 months of employment.