Assistant or Deputy Regional Director for New York

Position: Assistant, Associate, or Deputy Regional Director

Reports to: Mid-Atlantic and Florida Director

Start Date: As soon as possible

Status: Full Time, Exempt

Location: The position is based in NYC (hybrid)

Position

Do you want to develop a career at the intersection of American politics, Middle East policy, the Jewish community and fundraising? Are you interested in joining a rapidly growing organization that is changing the way people think and talk about Israel and U.S. Middle East policy?

J Street seeks an experienced professional to help expand its footprint in the New York Region and Florida. The ideal candidate for this position will have an understanding of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and how it plays out in American politics and the Jewish community as well as a passion for fundraising.  

The Assistant, Associate or Deputy Regional Director (ARD/DRD) is responsible for creating and executing plans that grow the organization’s leadership ranks, raise operating and political funds and advance the pro-Israel, pro-peace, pro-Democracy agenda in the American political and Jewish communal arenas. 

ARD/DRDs are effective political organizers, motivated fundraisers, skilled communicators and highly organized self-starters who thrive on hitting ambitious goals and are excited by the   challenge of changing the  dynamics that shape discussion of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in Congress, American politics and the American Jewish community.

This is an outstanding opportunity to take on a leadership role in engagement and fundraising at a moment of real momentum for J Street. Over the past five years, we have doubled our budget and dramatically expanded our reach. We are looking for a talented, ambitious professional who wants to grow with an organization on the rise and play a meaningful role in its next chapter.

Responsibilities

The ARD/DRD is part of a dynamic seven-person team located in NYC that works throughout New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Florida, and New Jersey. Their primary focus is recruiting, cultivating and organizing lay leaders and then partnering with them to accomplish J Street’s goals.  Specific responsibilities of this position include:

Development

• Cultivate and manage relationships with existing donors, with an eye toward maintaining and increasing their financial support for J Street;
• Identify new sources of funding through prospect research and development;
• Plan and implement high-impact donor and prospect events in the region that both raise new funds and expand J Street’s network of leaders.

Chapter Stewardship

• Develop or maintain 1+ successful, effective chapters in the region and develop an annual plan for each chapter with chapter leaders;
• Make chapters a home for the broader J Street community through regular meetings for chapter leaders and small and large-scale strategic programming that furthers the organization’s goals.

Leadership Growth and Administration:

• Identify, develop and empower leaders in key cities in the region who will drive J Street’s mission. This includes building and facilitating relationships between J Street and key community contacts, including rabbis, communal and political influentials, donors and activists. 
• Keep and maintain regional data so it is accurate and current
  

Required and Desired Skills and Characteristics

Applicants should have a demonstrated track record in the following required skills:

• A strong commitment and passion for J Street’s mission is required, including:
  • Support for a secure, Jewish and democratic future for Israel, and
  • Advocating an active U.S. leadership role to help resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict diplomatically
• At least 4+ years of relevant experience in the workforce;*
• Personally engaging and eager to work with leaders and staff; able to build and cultivate relationships with a broad range of community contacts
• Highly organized, detail oriented, able to prioritize multiple tasks, meet deadlines and work independently as well as in a team
• Ability to clearly communicate J Street’s positions and policies as well as superb communication skills at large – written and verbal
• An outgoing and positive attitude
• Comfort with technology and online communication
• Willingness to travel regionally, to Florida each quarter
• Must hold a valid driver’s license and have comfort and ability to travel including during work trips 

Additional desired qualifications include:

• Background in fundraising and development work, making financial asks and organizing fundraising events
• Experience in community or political organizing
• Familiarity with the region and the respective congressional delegations.
• Prior work in the Jewish community
• Event management experience
• Comfort with data management
• Background on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and understanding how the conflict plays out in American politics

*We look for diverse experience backgrounds and qualified candidates will be given a portfolio and salary offer based on their extensive experience

Physical Requirements

There are no extraordinary physical requirements for the performance of the essential functions of this position. J Street will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Travel and in-person meetings with leaders and donors are associated with the role. 

More about J Street

J Street organizes pro-Israel, pro-peace, pro-democracy Americans to promote US policies that embody our deeply held Jewish and democratic values and that help secure the State of Israel as a democratic homeland for the Jewish people. We believe that only a negotiated resolution agreed to by Israelis and Palestinians can meet the legitimate needs and national aspirations of both peoples.

Launched in 2008 with four staff and a limited budget, J Street is now a $15 million organization with a national staff of more than 90. 

J Street focuses its work in three main areas: (1) Advocating and demonstrating support for pro-Israel, pro-peace, pro-Democracy policies in Congress, the media and the Jewish community; (2) Endorsing and raising money for federal candidates who share J Street’s agenda; and (3) Educating the public and raising awareness of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Compensation and Hours

This is a full-time exempt position, with occasional work outside traditional work hours on an as-needed basis. The salary is $71,000-$95,000. Per J Street's Collective Bargaining Agreement, pay and title are commensurate with experience and according to pay bands outlined in our CBA. 

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Unlimited personal time off 
• Sick leave
• Generous parental and family paid leave (up to 12 weeks)
• Paid time off on many federal and Jewish holidays
• Health and dental and vision insurance (80% of the premium employer paid for you and your family)
• Company-paid life insurance
• A 401k program including a competitive employer match
• Commuter benefits
• A Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account with an employer contribution

J Street recognizes a staff bargaining unit affiliated with IFPTE Local 70, a union for non-profit workers. This position is included in J Street's bargaining unit and is covered under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement. 

To Apply for the Position

We are excited to receive applications from a broad range of applicants as we grow our organization to better reflect the diversity of the communities who care about our mission. 

1. Three short answer questions (250 words or less)
2. Resume 
3. List of three references  

J Street is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At J Street we value an inclusive, welcoming, and diverse workplace. We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to understanding and valuing each other’s perspectives at all levels of the organization thereby creating a culture that allows us to better serve our employees, and the communities we work with. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. This policy applies with regard to all aspects of one’s employment and fellowship, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits, and termination.