Managing Deputy Director of Mid-Atlantic and Florida Region

About the role

The Managing Deputy Director of Mid-Atlantic and Florida Region reports to the Director, Mid-Atlantic and Florida. The position is based in NYC (hybrid) and offers a competitive salary of $95,000-$110,000, commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Director of Mid-Atlantic and Florida 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

• Demonstrated track record in management experience, including direct management of at least two direct reports.
• 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.
• Collaborative worker with ability to work across departments within the organization.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with a personal engagement and eagerness to work with leaders, donors, and staff.
• Highly organized, able to communicate goals and priorities, and help direct reports structure complex projects and problem solve.
• Willingness to travel regionally and hold 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.
• Strong understanding of the political and Jewish communal landscape.
• Familiarity with the region and the respective congressional delegations.
• Event management experience.
• Background on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and understanding how the conflict plays out in American politics.
• Strong understanding of fundraising and development work, making financial asks and organizing fundraising events.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the political and Jewish communal landscape.
• Familiarity with the region and the respective congressional delegations.
• Event management experience.
• Background on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and understanding how the conflict plays out in American politics.
• Strong understanding of fundraising and development work, making financial asks and organizing fundraising events.