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Position: Assistant, Associate, or Deputy Regional Director (Two openings: NY & Florida | Pennsylvania, New Jersey & Delaware)

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 - 3 days/week in the office)

About J Street

J Street organizes pro-Israel, pro-peace, pro-democracy Americans to promote US policies that align with Jewish and democratic values, that help secure the State of Israel as a just, democratic homeland for the Jewish people, and that advance freedom, safety and self-determination for the Palestinian people.

J Street focuses its work in three main areas: advocating and demonstrating support for pro-Israel, pro-peace, pro-democracy policies in Congress, the media, and the Jewish community; endorsing and supporting federal candidates who share J Street's agenda; and educating the public and raising awareness of the need for a lasting peace that ensures security, dignity, and self-determination for Israelis and Palestinians.

Our Core Values

Everything we do is grounded in three values that guide how we work and show up for our mission:

• Impactful — We act with intention and measure success by the progress we make and the change we help bring about.
• Adaptable — We treat every challenge as an invitation to think creatively and find a better path forward.
• Aligned — We are united by shared principles and an unwavering commitment to our mission.

The Opportunity

This is a moment of real consequence for J Street — and for the issues we work on. The debate over Israel-Palestine in Congress, in the Jewish community, and in American politics is shifting, and J Street is at the center of that shift. Over the past five years, we have doubled our budget and dramatically expanded our reach. We're looking for two talented professionals who are ready to grow with J Street as we step into our next chapter and help shape what that chapter looks like.

We're hiring for two distinct roles across some of our most active regions — one focused on New York and Florida, and one on Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. Both positions sit within a dynamic seven-person NYC-based team and offer real leadership responsibility at a moment of organizational momentum.

Ideal candidates will bring a passion for fundraising, deep relationships in the Jewish community, and a strong understanding of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and how it plays out in American politics.

What You'll Do

The ARD/DRD is responsible for growing J Street's leadership ranks, raising operating and political funds, and advancing our pro-Israel, pro-peace, pro-democracy agenda across your region. Your work falls into three main areas:

Fundraising and Development

• Cultivate and manage relationships with existing donors, with an eye toward maintaining and growing their support
• Identify new funding sources through prospect research
• Plan and execute high-impact donor events that raise funds and expand J Street's network

Chapter Building

• Develop and steward 1+ chapters in your region, with an annual plan developed alongside chapter leaders
• Create programming that makes chapters a genuine home for the broader J Street community

Leadership and Organizing

• Identify, develop, and empower lay leaders in key cities across your region
• Build relationships between J Street and rabbis, communal and political influentials, donors, and activists
• Maintain accurate and current regional data

What You Bring

Required:

• A strong commitment to J Street's mission, including support for a secure, Jewish and democratic future for Israel and an active US role in resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict diplomatically
• At least 4 years of relevant professional experience
• Demonstrated ability to build and cultivate relationships with a wide range of community contacts
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly represent J Street's positions
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work both independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to travel regionally; the NY/Florida role requires quarterly travel to Florida
• Valid driver's license

Strongly preferred:

• Experience in fundraising, development, or making financial asks
• Background in community or political organizing
• Familiarity with the region and its congressional delegations
• Prior work in the Jewish community
• Experience managing events and donor data

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this role is $71,000–$100,000. Because we're hiring across multiple levels (Assistant through Deputy Regional Director), where you land within that range will reflect your experience. Pay and title are set according to J Street's Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Our benefits package includes:

• Unlimited personal time off
• Generous parental and family leave (up to 12 weeks)
• Paid federal and Jewish holidays
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (80% employer-paid for you and your family)
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Saving Account with employer contribution
• Commuter benefits
• Six Week Paid Sabbatical

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

To Apply

We're excited to hear from a broad range of candidates as we grow our team to better reflect the communities we serve. To apply, please submit:

• A resume
• Three references
• Responses to three short-answer questions (250 words or less each)

The short-answer questions are designed to help us understand your connection to J Street's mission, your experience in fundraising or organizing, and how you think about building relationships and community. Strong answers are specific — we want to hear about real experiences, not hypotheticals.

J Street is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building an inclusive workplace. 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.