Development and Leadership Intern

Reports to: Team I Engagement Assistant
Location: Remote (with optional in-person opportunities in Boston or Chicago)
Duration: Remainder of the Fall Semester and Spring Semester (September 2026)
Hours: 10-15 hours per week

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: advocating and demonstrating support for pro-Israel, pro-peace, pro-democracy policies in Congress, the media, and the Jewish community; endorsing and supporting federal candidates who share J Street's agenda; and educating the public and raising awareness of the need for a lasting peace that ensures security, dignity, and self-determination for Israelis and Palestinians.

Our Core Values

Everything we do is grounded in three values that guide how we work and show up for our mission:

• Impactful — We act with intention and measure success by the progress we make and the change we help bring about.
• Adaptable — We treat every challenge as an invitation to think creatively and find a better path forward.
• Aligned — We are united by shared principles and an unwavering commitment to our mission.

About the role

J Street is seeking undergraduate students, graduate students, or recent graduates as Interns for the 2026 Fall Semester. This Internship is an excellent opportunity to understand and get involved in J Street’s work. This is an exciting opportunity to learn outreach, research and events skills as well as to deepen one’s knowledge of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This position is ideal for applicants interested in non-profit work or political advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with logistics and outreach for advocacy events
• Researching potential new donors and supporters
• Updating and managing databases
• Making phone calls / writing emails to supporters and new activists
• Other tasks as needed

Requirements

• A strong commitment to J Street’s pro-Israel, pro-peace, diplomacy-first mission
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, able to prioritize multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently as well as in a team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Google suite; experience with Salesforce database management and Excel a plus
• Eager to work collaboratively in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment
• A positive attitude

Pay

$19/hr

Schedule

10-15 hours per week. Applicants are considered on a rolling basis. Please indicate in your cover letter which days and how many hours you are available. (If both parties are interested, the Internship could continue into the spring semester with conclusion date agreed upon by mid-December, based on availability, budget, and anticipated workload).