Associate Regional Director, Northwest Region (JStreet)

Associate Regional Director, Northwest Region (JStreet)
Posted on July 22, 2019

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

J Street seeks a professional to serve as an Assistant or Associate Regional Director to help expand its leadership development and political and operating support throughout the Northwest, with a strong focus on Silicon Valley and the San Francisco Bay Area.

Working as an important member of the Northwest Regional team, s/he will be responsible for collaboratively executing a plan that grows the organization’s leadership ranks, raises operating and political funds, and advances the pro‑Israel, pro‑peace agenda in the American policy and Jewish communal arenas.

The ideal candidate will have a background in politics and/or the tech industry in California and able to leverage their experience to advance J Street’s ambitious goals. He/she should be a skilled communicator, and highly organized self‑starter who is 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 position is an outstanding opportunity for a talented, motivated individual to join an organization whose influence and reach are growing enormously year‑to‑year.

Responsibilities
The ARD is part of a four‑person team located primarily in Oakland that works throughout the Northwest United States and that works closely with, and depends on, local lay leaders to achieve fundraising, advocacy, political and communal goals. s/he will cultivate strong relationships with lay leaders, partnering with them to accomplish J Street’s goals. This position calls for periodic travel across the region.

Specific responsibilities include

Grow the size of and abilities of J Street’s local leadership to pursue and achieve our ambitious political, advocacy and fundraising goals.

Cultivate and manage relationships with existing regional donors, with an eye on maintaining and increasing their financial support for J Street as well as identifying and engaging new prospective donors.

Plan and implement high‑impact donor and prospect events throughout the region that both raise new funds and expand J Street’s network of leaders.

Work with supporters to nurture ongoing relationships with Senators and Members of Congress.

Engage in the key Senate and House races in the region, with a focus on managing relationships with campaigns of endorsed candidates and coordinating political fundraising.

Desired Skills and Characteristics
The ideal candidate will possess most of the following

At least 4 years of experience in the workforce.

Experience working on political campaigns, ideally in California.

Background in fundraising and development work: coordinating meetings, making financial asks, and organizing fundraising events.

Event planning experience.

A personally engaging style, with a positive and proactive approach to working with leadership and other supporters.

Strong organizational skills; able to prioritize multiple tasks as well as reconcile competing priorities, conscientious, intentional, trustworthy, and dependable, with an eye for details.

Comfort with technology, data management, and online communications.

Willingness to travel periodically and holds a valid driver’s license.

Strong team skills: The ability to work within a structure that includes team members based in Oakland and across the country, including DC.

A strong commitment to J Street’s mission, including support for a secure, Jewish and democratic future of Israel, while advocating for an active U.S. leadership role to help achieve a two‑state solution.

Compensation and Hours
Salary for this position will be commensurate with skills and experience. Duties may fluctuate based on J Street event and staff travel schedules. Benefits include paid vacation and sick leave, paid time off on federal and Jewish holidays, health and dental insurance, company paid life insurance, 401k and flexible spending account.

To Apply for the Position
This position is available immediately. Interested candidates should apply here and submit 1) a cover letter that explains why you are interested and qualified; 2) a resume; 3) a list of three references; 4) where you learned about this position.

J Street is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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