Position Title: Young Leadership Fellow
Reports to: National Director of Young Leadership
Location: Washington DC
Internship duration: October 2019 - January 2020 (with an option to extend)
Position
J Street is seeking an undergraduate student, graduate student, or recent graduate as a fellow in our Washington, DC office for the fall of 2019 and Winter of 2020. The fellow will work with the Director of Young Leadership to implement J Street's Young Leadership Advocacy Corps, designed to engage young adults from 22-35 in J Street's work and to provide them a political home on Israel/Palestine.
This fellowship is an excellent opportunity to better understand and get involved in J Street's work, to learn organizing skills and political and legislative strategies, and to deepen one's knowledge of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
This position is ideal for applicants interested in programming, community organizing and/or political advocacy.
Responsibilities May Include:
Researching and reaching out to potential participants
Making phone calls to and having one-on-one conversations with potential participants
Updating and managing Young Leadership databases
Making confirmation calls
Enlisting Young Leadership volunteers for outreach to potential participants
Assisting with outreach to potential new supporters
Assisting Young Leadership Director with program design
Preparing program materials
Outreach to and communication with program presenters
Other tasks as needed
Desired Skills and Experience:
Curiosity about people
High level of comfort talking to new people
Ability to find common interest with folks around J Street's work
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
Pays attention to detail
Self-motivated; able to take initiative
Knowledge of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict a plus
Some experience doing community outreach and engagement
Some program management experience
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.
Launched in 2008 with four staff and a limited budget, J Street is now a $10 million organization with a national staff of more than 60. The organization is headquartered in Washington, DC, employing staff in 8 cities including Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Denver 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.
Compensation and Time Commitment
This is a paid part-time position. Hours can range from 10-15 weekly hours at $15 per hour. Applicants are considered on a rolling basis. Please indicate in your cover letter your days and hours of availability.
To Apply for the Position
Interested candidates should apply here. Applications should include:
Cover letter that explains why you are interested and qualified
Resume
List of three references
Where you learned about the position
J Street is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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