Assistant or Deputy Regional Director for Mid-Atlantic and Florida

About the role

The ARD/DRD is responsible for growing J Street's leadership ranks, raising operating and political funds, and advancing our pro-Israel, pro-peace, pro-democracy agenda across your region. Your work falls into three main areas: Fundraising and Development, Chapter Building, and Leadership and Organizing.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate and manage relationships with existing donors, with an eye toward maintaining and growing their support
• Identify new funding sources through prospect research
• Plan and execute high-impact donor events that raise funds and expand J Street's network
• Develop and steward 1+ chapters in your region, with an annual plan developed alongside chapter leaders
• Create programming that makes chapters a genuine home for the broader J Street community
• Identify, develop, and empower lay leaders in key cities across your region
• Build relationships between J Street and rabbis, communal and political influencers, donors, and activists
• Maintain accurate and current regional data

Requirements

• A strong commitment to J Street's mission, including support for a secure, Jewish and democratic future for Israel and an active US role in resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict diplomatically
• At least 4 years of relevant professional experience
• Demonstrated ability to build and cultivate relationships with a wide range of community contacts
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly represent J Street's positions
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work both independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to travel regionally; the NY/Florida role requires quarterly travel to Florida
• Valid driver's license

Preferred

• Experience in fundraising, development, or making financial asks
• Background in community or political organizing
• Familiarity with the region and its congressional delegations
• Prior work in the Jewish community
• Experience managing events and donor data

What You Bring

• Strong commitment to J Street's mission
• Relevant professional experience
• Ability to build and cultivate relationships
• Effective communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Travel requirements
• Driver's license

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this role is $71,000–$100,000. Because we're hiring across multiple levels (Assistant through Deputy Regional Director), where you land within that range will reflect your experience. Pay and title are set according to J Street's Collective Bargaining Agreement. Our Benefits Package Includes:

• Unlimited personal time off
• Generous parental and family leave (up to 12 weeks)
• Paid federal and Jewish holidays
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (80% employer-paid for you and your family)
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Savings Account with employer contribution)
• Commuter benefits
• Six Week Paid Sabbatical

J Street recognizes a staff bargaining unit affiliated with IFPTE Local 70. This position is included in J Street's bargaining unit and covered under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement.