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Position: Managing Deputy Director of Mid-Atlantic and Florida Region

Reports to: Director, Mid-Atlantic and Florida

Start Date: Immediately

Status: Full Time, Exempt

Location: The position is based in NYC (hybrid)

Do you want to work 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? If the answer is yes than working at J Street is for you.

Position

The Managing Deputy Regional Director will be a key member of a seven-person team responsible for fundraising, lay-led advocacy, engaging leadership, growing political power and enhancing J Streets' presence in the NYC- Metropolitan Region.

J Street is looking for an organized manager with strong relational skills who is excited by helping run an effective team that faces the challenge of changing the dynamics that shape the discussion of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in Congress and Jewish Community.

This is an outstanding opportunity to take on a leadership role at a moment of real momentum for J Street. Over the past five years, we have doubled our budget and dramatically expanded our reach—and we are just getting started. 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.

Specific Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Director of Mid-Atlantic and Florida Director to formulate and guide the execution of strategies and tactics to meet J Street’s ambitious goals in the region
• Manage up to five direct reports in a multi-functional team focused on fundraising, lay-led advocacy, and political engagement; provide reports with professional guidance, professional growth, clear goal setting, role clarity, and help with prioritization, boosting team morale and holding the team accountable to meet its goals
• Fundraise and steward relationships with a subset of the NYC portfolio
• Create systems and structures in partnership with other positions within the team that facilitate team working together effectively and efficiently
• Ensure Mid-Atlantic Team is well integrated and working effectively with other J Street teams

Required and Desired Skills and Characteristics

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

• A passion for J Street’s mission, including a strong understanding of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and how it shapes American politics and discourse within the Jewish community;
• Management Experience: The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of experience in direct management of at least two direct reports, and will have the interpersonal skills necessary to manage, mentor and advise members of the Mid-Atlantic and Florida Team.
• Collaborative worker: Ability to work across departments within the organization
• Ability to clearly communicate J Street’s positions and policies as well as superb communication skills at large – written and verbal
• Personally engaging and eager to work with leaders, donors, and staff; able to build and cultivate relationships with a broad range of community contacts
• Highly organized, able to communicate goals and priorities, and help direct reports structure complex projects and problem solve
• Willingness to travel regionally and holding a valid driver’s license
• Alignment with the organization’s mission: Familiarity with issues related to the US-Israel relationship and the American Jewish community, and alignment with J Street’s mission and goals.

Desired Skills and Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the political and Jewish communal landscape
• Familiarity with the region and the respective congressional delegations.
• Event management experience
• Comfort with basic data management
• Background on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and understanding how the conflict plays out in American politics
• Fundraising: 2-4 years experience in a relevant field such as donor relations and fundraising. Background in fundraising and development work, making financial asks and organizing fundraising events

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 $80,000-$95,000, commensurate with experience.

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 considered a management position an not included in J Street's bargaining unit.

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.