Managing Deputy Director

🕒 January 29

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J Street

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 2008

🏛️ Government

🤝 Non-profit

🌍 Social Impact

Government • Non-profit • Social Impact

J Street is a political advocacy group that serves as the political home for pro-Israel, pro-peace, and pro-democracy Americans. The organization advocates for diplomatic solutions to Israel-Palestine issues and promotes U. S. policies that support peace and democracy in Israel, the region, and the United States. J Street engages in political work within the American political system, the Jewish community, and through partnerships aligned with their core values of justice, equality, and peace. The group encourages grassroots involvement and relies on widespread support from individuals rather than large donors to advance its mission.

📋 Description

• Work closely with the Director of Mid-Atlantic and Florida Director to formulate and guide the execution of strategies and tactics to meet J Street’s ambitious goals in the region • Manage up to five direct reports in a multi-functional team focused on fundraising, lay-led advocacy, and political engagement; provide reports with professional guidance, professional growth, clear goal setting, role clarity, and help with prioritization, boosting team morale and holding the team accountable to meet its goals • Fundraise and steward relationships with a subset of the NYC portfolio • Create systems and structures in partnership with other positions within the team that facilitate team working together effectively and efficiently • Ensure Mid-Atlantic Team is well integrated and working effectively with other J Street teams

🎯 Requirements

• A passion for J Street’s mission, including a strong understanding of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and how it shapes American politics and discourse within the Jewish community; • Management Experience: The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of experience in direct management of at least two direct reports, and will have the interpersonal skills necessary to manage, mentor and advise members of the Mid-Atlantic and Florida Team. • Collaborative worker: Ability to work across departments within the organization • Ability to clearly communicate J Street’s positions and policies as well as superb communication skills at large – written and verbal • Personally engaging and eager to work with leaders, donors, and staff; able to build and cultivate relationships with a broad range of community contacts • Highly organized, able to communicate goals and priorities, and help direct reports structure complex projects and problem solve • Willingness to travel regionally and holding a valid driver’s license • Alignment with the organization’s mission: Familiarity with issues related to the US-Israel relationship and the American Jewish community, and alignment with J Street’s mission and goals. • Desired Skills and Qualifications • Strong understanding of the political and Jewish communal landscape • Familiarity with the region and the respective congressional delegations. • Event management experience • Comfort with basic data management • Background on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and understanding how the conflict plays out in American politics • Fundraising: 2-4 years experience in a relevant field such as donor relations and fundraising.

🏖️ Benefits

• 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 (80% of the premium employer paid for you and your family) • Company-paid life insurance • A 401k program including a competitive employer match • Commuter benefits • A Flexible Spending Account • Health Savings Account with an employer contribution