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Position title: Communal Relations Intern

Reports to: Senior National Director of Communal Relations

Location: New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, or Washington, DC (Remote also available)

Internship duration: At least eight weeks

Status: Part Time (20-25 hours per week)

Pay: $18/hr

The Position

The J Street Communal Relations Department is seeking an undergraduate student, graduate student, or recent graduate as an Intern based in the New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, or Washington, DC area for the Spring/Summer of 2026. This internship is an excellent opportunity to better understand and get involved in J Street’s work.

This is an exciting opportunity to gain deeper knowledge of the American Jewish community and strengthen research and outreach skills. This position is ideal for applicants interested in non-profit work, research, and data management.

Responsibilities May Include:

• Researching Jewish leaders and institutions
• Updating and managing Communal Relations database
• Assisting with outreach to potential new activists
• Other tasks as needed

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent organizational skills
• Alignment with J Street’s mission
• Proficiency with Google applications and experience with Salesforce or other database platforms a plus

More about J Street

J Street is the political home for pro-Israel, pro-peace, pro-democracy Americans working for the future of Israel as the democratic homeland of the Jewish people. The organization believes that preserving Israel’s Jewish and democratic character depends on achieving a two-state solution, resulting in a Palestinian state living alongside Israel in peace and security.

J Street focuses its work in three main areas: (1) Advocating and demonstrating support for pro-Israel, pro-peace, pro-democray 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 and the two-state solution.

Compensation and Time Commitment

This part-time internship pays $18/hour. Interns can expect to work 20-25 hours per week.

Applicants are considered on a rolling basis. Please indicate in your cover letter which

days and how many hours you are available.

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.

In order to prioritize the health and safety of all employees J Street employees are required to provide proof of up-to-date COVID vaccination. J Street will discuss reasonable accommodations with employees who may be unable to receive a vaccine due to disability, the advice of a medical provider, or sincerely held religious beliefs.

To Apply

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 that care about our mission. Please submit the items listed below:

1. Cover letter that explains why you are interested and qualified for this position
2. Resume
3. List of two to three references

Applications are being accepted now and the position will be filled as quickly as possible.

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 internship, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits, and termination.