Position Title: Midwest Regional Associate
Reports to: Midwest Regional Director
Start Date: Immediately
Location: Chicago, IL
Position
Do you want to work at the intersection of American politics, Middle East policy and fundraising? Does a rapidly expanding organization that is changing the way people think and talk about Israel and U.S. policy in the Middle East interest you?
J Street seeks an individual with a background in fundraising, politics and/or the organized Jewish community to serve as the Regional Associate for the Midwest region. S/He will be actively engaged in the organization's work to shift the political and Jewish communal dynamics that surround Israel in the Midwest. S/He will actively work to put peace as well as Jewish and democratic values front and center in the conversations our Members of Congress, community leaders and Jewish institutions have about Israel.
The Regional Associate should be a skilled communicator, highly organized, detail oriented, a self-starter and comfortable working in a team environment, preferably with a fundraising and/or political/community organizing background, and ideally possess a passion for being pro-Israel.
Responsibilities
The Midwest Regional Associate will be a key member of a four-person regional team working to change the way Members of Congress think about US policy in the Middle East and the local Jewish community relates to Israel.
S/He will work closely with both the a National Development team charged with raising operating and PAC money and a National Field team that is focused on cultivating local leadership and political strength. The Midwest Regional Associate is responsible for helping to execute a plan to renew operating support and close on new sources of funding within the region.
The Regional Associate will support political outreach including endorsement of candidates for federal office and fundraising for them as well as lobbying using professional, grasstops and grassroots approaches.
Specific responsibilities include:
● Researching and identifying new financial prospects of $1000 and greater;
● Mapping out supporters base of support and identify areas of growth;
● Communicating regularly with J Street supporters;
● Working closely with the Regional Director to manage donor relationships;
● Planning and implementing high impact donor and prospect events in the region;
● Playing a supporting role in building and maintaining a strong political advocacy structure in the region;
● Helping build and maintain relationships with campaigns of endorsed candidates to coordinate political fundraising;
● Working with the regional team to ensure strong local representation in political and communal public forums.
Desired Skills and Characteristics
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
● A strong commitment to J Street's mission, including: support for a secure, Jewish and democratic future for Israel, and advocating an active U.S. leadership role to help achieve a two-state solution;
● A minimum of 2-3 years working in progressively responsible positions for a development, advocacy or political organization or campaign. Applicants with more significant experience will be considered and the position can be adapted to provide greater responsibility commensurate with their background.
● Experience managing fundraising events;
● Superb communications skills – verbal and written;
● Personally engaging style and eager to work with leaders and staff;
● Highly organized, able to prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines;
● Eager to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented, and goal-driven environment;
● Ability to clearly communicate J Street's positions on policy matters;
● Outgoing and positive attitude.
● Comfort with technology, online communications, and data management;
● Familiarity and comfort with Jewish communal institutions and values;
Organization
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.
Launched in 2008 with four staff members and a limited budget, J Street is now a $7 million organization with a national staff of 50. The organization is headquartered in Washington, DC, and employs staff in Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco Bay Area, and Tel Aviv.
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.
The J Street family of organizations is comprised of:
J Street, a 501(c)(4) organization and registered lobby that seeks to complement the work of existing organizations and individuals that share J Street's agenda through lobbying and advocacy efforts.
JStreetPAC, the largest pro-Israel political action committee in the U.S. and the first PAC formed to endorse and raise money for federal candidates who champion pro-Israel, pro-peace policies, including a two-state solution. In 2014, JStreetPAC distributed a record high of $2.4 million to 95 endorsed candidates, which led to 78 electoral victories.
The J Street Education Fund (JSEF), a legally independent 501(c)(3) organization that works to open up the conversation on Israel in the American Jewish community, educate Americans and elected officials about the urgent need for a two-state solution and organize Americans in support of active U.S. leadership to achieve this objective. JSEF's operations include its national field, J Street U, rabbinic and educational programs.
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 submit by e-mail: 1) A cover letter that explains why you are interested and qualified; 2) A resume; and 3) A list of three references to resumes@jstreet.org with "Midwest Regional Associate" in the subject line.
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