Public Affairs Assistant Director

Position Title: Assistant Director (level may change based on experience)

Reports to: Director for the West Coast

Start Date: As soon as possible

Status: Full Time, Non-Exempt (depending on experience and location)

Location: Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area or Seattle (Remote position with a preference for candidates based in one of these cities)

Are you interested in joining an organization that is changing the way people think and talk about Israel and U.S. Middle East policy?

Responsibilities

The Public Affairs Assistant Director will be a key member of a seven-person team responsible for engaging leadership, donors and other supporters in Washington, Oregon, California, Alaska, Hawaii and Nevada. The Public Affairs Assistant Director works with J Street leaders to build relationships with, educate and promote our legislative priorities to Members of Congress (MOCs) and candidates running for Congress.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Working with the Public Affairs team, the Engagement team and J Street U team to create a comprehensive tactical plan for moving target MOCs and congressional candidates to more aligned positions;
• Recruiting, cultivating and deepening a network of leaders around target MOCs and their local offices;
• Activating J Street advocacy leaders to promptly contact their respective MOCs regarding specific legislation;
• Training leaders and student leaders in best advocacy tactics;
• Facilitating constituents/leaders/student leaders meeting with MOCs and candidates in key political races;
• Planning and supporting fundraisers and political events for J Street PAC candidates;
• Owning responsibility for active, smooth, and effective participation in Summit and Conference Advocacy meetings by as many leaders and supporters as possible;
• Facilitating political candidate outreach and meet & greets with relevant political and advocacy leaders; and
• Ensuring data is correctly stored in organizational databases.

Desired Skills and Characteristics

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Mission Alignment: 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 end the Israeli occupation and achieve a two-state solution;
• Political and Legislative Familiarity: An understanding of the political landscape, relevant policy, and the legislative process;
• Relevant Experience: 4 plus years experience in a relevant field such as issue advocacy, volunteer management, and/or political organizing, among others.
• Highly organized: Detail-oriented, able to prioritize multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently;
• Collaborative and Relational: Ability to work across departments within the organization, with multiple team leaders, and a variety of supporters and leaders.

About J Street

J Street organizes pro-Israel, pro-peace, pro-democracy Americans to promote US policies that align with Jewish and democratic values, that help secure the State of Israel as a just, democratic homeland for the Jewish people, and that advance freedom, safety and self-determination for the Palestinian people.

J Street focuses its work in three main areas: (1) Advocating and demonstrating support for pro-Israel, pro-peace, pro-democracy 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.

Physical Requirements

There are no extraordinary physical requirements for the performance of the essential functions of this position. J Street will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. There is potentially some travel associated with the role but this can be discussed if the physical demands of travel would prevent someone from applying.

To Apply

We are excited to receive applications from a broad range of applicants as we grow our organization to better reflect the diversity of the communities that care about our mission. Please submit the items listed below:

1. Resume
2. Three Short Answer Application Questions
3. List of Three References and their contact information

Applications are being accepted now and the position will be filled as quickly as possible.

At J Street we value an inclusive, welcoming, and diverse workplace. We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to understanding and valuing each other’s perspectives at all levels of the organization thereby creating a culture that allows us to better serve our employees, and the communities we work with. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. This policy applies with regard to all aspects of one’s employment and fellowship, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits, and termination.