Assistant, Associate, or Deputy Regional Director

Assistant, Associate, or Deputy Regional Director

This position could be located where J Street has existing offices - DC, NYC, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles or San Francisco.

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 arenas: (1) Public policy – Advocating and demonstrating support for pro-Israel, pro-peace, pro-democracy policies in Congress, with the Administration and in the media;

(2) US politics – Endorsing and raising money for federal candidates who share J Street's agenda; and (3) Jewish Community – Educating and raising awareness of balanced views on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in the organized Jewish community, in Jewish communal institutions and in the broader public.

We are always interested in connecting with exceptional candidates who possess the skills, experience, and drive to contribute to our team. By submitting your application, you will be considered on a rolling basis any current or future Assistant, Associate, or Deputy Regional Director opportunities that align with your qualifications.

This position plays a pivotal role within our organization, working closely with a dynamic team to drive fundraising initiatives, steward donor relationships, engage community leaders, and expand J Street’s influence across a specific region. This position will offer a unique opportunity for a motivated individual to lead strategic engagement efforts and contribute to our organization's growth and impact.

The title, level, and pay scale of the position could shift after reviewing relevant factors, including but not limited to skill sets; relevant experience; internal equity; and other business and organizational needs.

• Cultivate and nurture relationships with existing donors, ensuring continued and increased support for J Street's mission.
• Identify and pursue new sources of funding through prospect research and development, fostering long‑term growth and sustainability.
• Strategize and execute high-impact donor events and gatherings to both raise funds and expand J Street's network of supporters.

• Identify and empower leaders within key cities in the region to advance J Street's mission and advocacy efforts.
• Maximize, based on the interests of the leader and on our organizational / chapter needs, how best to plug them into advocacy, political and communal work.

• Develop and support successful chapters within the region, collaborating with chapter leaders to implement strategic plans and programming.
• Foster a sense of community within chapters through regular meetings and programming that aligns with J Street's organizational goals.

Applicants should have a demonstrated track record in the following required skills:

• Commitment to J Street's mission
• 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
• Background in fundraising and development work, making financial asks and organizing fundraising events
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, able to prioritize multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently as well as in a team
• Experience in donor relations, fundraising, or campaign work are highly desired.
• Willingness to travel regionally and holding a valid driver's license

• Strong understanding of the political and Jewish communal landscape
• Familiarity with the region you are applying for 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