Position Title: Political Assistant/Associate
Reports to: National Political Director
Start Date: March 1, 2020
Location: Washington, DC
Position:
Over the past 11 years, J Street's political operation has grown into one of the largest and most sophisticated in national progressive politics. JStreetPAC has cemented itself as the nation's largest pro-Israel political action committee, distributing nearly $5 million to more than 150 Congressional candidates in 2018. Heading into 2020, JStreetPAC plans to support an even larger number of Congressional candidates, and for the first time in our history, get involved in the presidential race. We now seek a team player with strong political instincts to assist with the day-to-day operation of our PAC and serve as a key member of the DC-based political department.
Launched in 2008 with four staff and a limited budget, J Street set out to change the debate on Israel in American politics and the Jewish community. It has since grown into one of the leading advocacy and political organizations at the center of the national debate over the US-Israel relationship, promoting the importance of diplomatically resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and prioritizing effective diplomacy in the Middle East. Today, J Street is a $10 million organization with a national staff of 70 and growing.
The ideal candidate will be a self-starting, entrepreneurial thinker with strong writing and research skills and keen attention to detail. Some experience working on political campaigns and/or for advocacy organizations is preferred for this role.
Specific Responsibilities
Identify, engage with and shepherd pro-Israel, pro-peace candidates and Members of Congress through JStreetPAC's endorsement process.
Manage JStreetPAC's disbursement process of political money to candidates, track fundraising totals, and identify opportunities to fundraise for PAC endorsees.
Handle administrative tasks, such as scheduling, liaising with compliance and fundraising consultants, and across J Street national and regional staff.
Contribute to the organization's strategic political planning as a key member of the political team.
Collaborate with J Street's Regional Team to create opportunities for leadership engagement with endorsed candidates and JStreetPAC. Occasional travel is a possibility.
Qualifications and Skills
Political familiarity: The ideal candidate will be politically aware and familiar with the motivating factors that guide federal candidates and campaigns.
Attention to detail: Succeeding in this position requires the ability to manage many projects at once while maintaining a commitment to a detail-oriented approach.
Collaborative worker: Working across departments within the organization is essential to exceling in this role, as is working on a nimble political team.
Familiarity with issues related to US-Israel relationship and the American Jewish community is a plus.
• Formal education requirements are less important than actual work experience.
Additional Organizational Background
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 a staff of four and a limited budget, J Street is now a $10 million organization with a national staff of more than 70. The organization is headquartered in Washington, DC, employing staff in cities including Oakland, Los Angeles, Boston, Chicago, New York 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 Hours
Salary for this position will be commensurate with skills and experience. Benefits include paid vacation and sick leave, paid time off on federal and Jewish holidays, parental leave, health and dental insurance, company-paid life insurance, 401k, and flexible spending account.
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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