Position Title: Associate Political Director
Reports to: National Political Director
Start Date: Immediately
Location: Washington, DC (in person)
Hours: Full Time, Exempt
Position
J Street's political program supports a rapidly growing national network of pro-Israel, pro-peace, pro-democracy advocates and donors who work to elect federal candidates that share our values and vision. JStreetPAC is the nation's largest pro-Israel political action committee, distributing millions of dollars each cycle to endorsed candidates.
This individual will play a key role in the Political team's fundraising operations and donor engagement, as well as cultivating relationships with campaigns, candidates, and members of Congress. The ideal candidate is a self-starting, entrepreneurial thinker with keen political instincts, strong relationship management skills, and a track record of setting and hitting ambitious fundraising goals. 2-3 cycles of experience working on political campaigns, on the Hill, and/or for advocacy or political fundraising organizations is preferred for this role.
Specific Responsibilities
Political Fundraising & Donor Engagement
- Steward our high- and medium-dollar political fundraising programs
- Manage JStreetPAC's national events calendar and own the national conduit fundraising portfolio.
- Maintain trackers of political fundraising and giving progress in spreadsheets and Salesforce, keeping goal-to-actual data current for leadership.
Political Program Support
- Foster and grow relationships with fundraisers, staffers, and partners across the political ecosystem to advance J Street's political work and reputation.
- Grow J Street's political communication program
- Serve as a go-to resource for internal and external stakeholders on J Street's political and PAC work.
- Contribute to the organization's strategic political planning as a member of the public affairs team.
- Support the National Political Director and VP of Political and Digital Strategy on other key political priorities possibly to include J Street presence at the Democratic National Convention, other presidential engagement, and independent expenditure work
Candidate Engagement
- Support day-to-day management of the endorsement process
- Create opportunities for J Street leadership to engage with endorsed candidates, including meetings and fundraising events during candidate travel.
Required and Desired Skills and Characteristics
- 2-3 cycles of political, campaign, advocacy, or fundraising experience
- Strong familiarity with the motivations and dynamics that drive federal campaigns and political fundraising
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and donor relationships with precision and attention to detail
- Strong relationship-building and communication skills, including with major donors and political stakeholders
- Comfortable working collaboratively across teams in a fast-paced political environment
- Experience managing spreadsheets (Google Sheets/Excel) and Salesforce or a comparable CRM required
- Formal education requirements are less important than relevant hands-on experience
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range for this full-time exempt position is $77,000-$87,000 The final salary offer will be determined after reviewing relevant factors, including but not limited to skill sets; relevant experience; internal equity; and other business and organizational needs.
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
- Company-paid life insurance
- A 401k program with a competitive employer match and unmatched contributions
- Commuter benefits
- A Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
- Professional Development Funding
- Six Week Paid Sabbatical
J Street recognizes a staff bargaining unit affiliated with IFPTE Local 70, a union for non-profit workers. This position is included in J Street's bargaining unit and is covered under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement.
Physical Requirements
There are no extraordinary physical requirements for the essential functions of this role. J Street will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job tasks. Minimal travel may be requested and can be discussed if it presents a barrier to applying.
To Apply
Please submit:
- Resume
- Short statement of interest
- Contact information for three references
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the position will be filled as quickly as possible.
