West Coast Public Affairs Intern

Position Title:

West Coast Public Affairs Intern

Reports to:

Daniel Wittenberg, Public Affairs Assistant, West Coast

Location:

Remote but CA or West Coast Preferred (Must be able to work West Coast Hours)

Duration:

2-3 months

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Manage In‑District Meeting (IDM) data in Salesforce, including entering records, pulling lists, and reconciling attendee information against the internal tracking spreadsheet

Research and vet prospective IDM participants across Congressional districts using ActionKit, identifying community influentials and assessing advocacy alignment

Maintain organized outreach tracking by district, including vetting notes and engagement history

Adapt and personalize templated communications for IDM outreach, including meeting requests, invitations, and thank‑you correspondence

Draft and send communications on behalf of staff as directed

Attend virtual IDMs to provide real‑time note‑taking and prepare post‑meeting summaries capturing key concerns, commitments, and follow‑up action items

Desired Skills and Experience

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including a comfort and willingness to cold‑call people on the phone

Excellent organizational skills and careful attention to detail

Strong relational and interpersonal skills

Ability to juggle multiple tasks and work quickly on a deadline

Proficiency in using databases, internet research tools, and Microsoft Office Suite

Interest in and/or knowledge of Congress, congressional operations, and U.S. politics

Familiarity with J Street’s issues, particularly U.S. foreign policy on the Middle East, the U.S.-Israel relationship, the Israeli‑Palestinian conflict, and American Jewish communal affairs

More about J Street
J Street is the political home for pro‑Israel, pro‑peace 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 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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employment
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. 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.

Compensation and Time Commitment
This part‑time internship pays $18/hr. Interns can expect to work 10‑15 hours per week in‑person. Applicants are considered on a rolling basis. Please indicate in your cover letter which days and how many hours you are available.

How 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:

Cover letter that explains why you are interested and qualified for this position, including the hours you are available

Resume

List of two to three references

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

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