Position: Government Affairs Associate (Registered Lobbyist)
Reports to: Vice President of Government Affairs
Location: Washington, DC
Start Date: August 2014
Position
J Street's Government Affairs team—named one of DC's top lobbying operations by The Hill-- is seeking an experienced legislative professional to help advance its advocacy strategy. The incumbent will assist in legislative and policy analysis while directly lobbying a key portfolio of Congressional offices.
Organization
J Street is the political home for pro-Israel, pro-peace Americans, who want Israel to be secure, democratic and the national home of the Jewish people.
We believe in Israel as the democratic homeland of the Jewish people, a vision that demands an end to the occupation and achievement of a two-state solution to the conflict with the Palestinian people. As Americans, we advocate in national politics for American policy that advances diplomatic resolution of Israel's conflicts with its neighbors. Within the American Jewish community, we advocate that our institutions and leaders ground our relationship with Israel in the same values they apply to other issues, including freedom, justice, and peace.
Launched in 2008 with four staff and a limited budget, J Street is now an $8 million organization with a national staff of 60. J Street has an expansive network of supporters engaged in pro-Israel, pro-peace activism in their communities.
Responsibilities
J Street lobbyists have primary responsibility for building and managing relationships between the organization and Members of Congress and Executive Branch officials. The incumbent will individually own that task for a key portfolio of Congressional offices.
Specifically, the incumbent will be responsible for:
· Directly lobbying their portfolio of Congressional offices by:
o growing new and existing relationships between Members of Congress and J Street through timely, effective and appropriate use of the entire range of the organization's advocates and assets;
o being voracious in meeting and communicating with Members' offices; and
o persuasively, confidently, clearly and knowledgably communicating J Street policy points and issue information.
· Assisting the Vice President of Government Affairs in:
o formulating and guiding execution of strategies and tactics to advance legislative and policy priorities;
o drafting, editing and analyzing legislative language;
o researching and drafting informational materials and statements related to J Street legislative and policy issues;
o maintaining up-to-date awareness and deep knowledge of relevant legislative initiatives and policy developments on our issue;
o speaking in various fora on-the-record on behalf of J Street's government affairs team;
o ensuring successful execution of briefings, fly-ins, advocacy days and related events on Capitol Hill; and
o ensuring compliance with lobbying disclosure, ethics and related rules.
Desired Skills and Characteristics
· legislative or lobbying experience, preferably in a US Congressional office.
· Strong legislative drafting and analysis skills.
· Solid writing skills, particularly with respect to the drafting and editing of talking points, memos and policy statements.
· Strong verbal presentation skills, including public speaking.
· Familiarity with legislative procedure in both chambers of Congress.
· Sound political judgment.
· An understanding of how to generate influence with Members of Congress and candidates for federal office, and how to identify opportunities for advancing the organization's agenda.
· An understanding how the Israeli-Palestinian conflict plays out in American politics.
· Personally engaging style and eagerness to work with Members of Congress, Congressional and campaign staff, and grassroots and grasstops leaders.
· Comfort with current business technology, online communications and data management.
· Willingness to travel once or twice a year, and to put in extended hours around large events such as the national conference.
· A strong commitment to J Street's mission.
J Street offers a generous benefits and vacation package. Salary is commensurate with experience. Job inquiries and resumes can be sent to resumes@jstreet.org. Please include the position title in the subject line.
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