Engagement Associate for the Northwest at J Street · San…

Position Title: Engagement Associate for the Northwest

Reports to: Regional Director for the Northwest

Start Date: As soon as possible Location: San Francisco/Bay Area

Hours: Full-time / Non-exempt

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.

Our Core Values

At J Street, everything we do is grounded in three core values that guide how we work, collaborate, and show up for our mission.

• Impactful — We act with intention. We measure success not just by what we do, but by the progress we make and the change we help bring about.
• Adaptable — We treat every challenge as an invitation to think creatively, reframe the problem, and find a better path forward.
• Aligned — We are united by shared principles and an unwavering commitment to our mission. Our strength comes from believing in what we're building together.

The Opportunity

Want to help drive much-needed change in American politics, policy and the Jewish community when it comes to Israel/Palestine? Do you believe there has to be balance and nuance in the polarized debate over one of the toughest and most divisive issues in American politics? Are you committed to working for peace, justice, equality and democracy in Israel, Palestine, and the U.S.?

J Street is looking for an early career relationship builder who is passionate about working and learning in a fast-paced, policy and political advocacy environment. Whether you're a recent graduate eager to start your career or a few years into your professional journey, we want to hear from you. What matters most is your curiosity, your skill at building relationships, and your commitment to our mission.

Responsibilities

The Engagement Associate will be a key member of an eight-person West Coast team responsible for fundraising, acquiring and stewarding donors, engaging leadership, and deepening J Street’s impact in the Northwest. With support from the Northwest Regional Director, they will be responsible for creating and executing plans that grow the organization’s lay leadership ranks, raise operating funds and facilitate political donations to JStreetPAC and our endorsed candidates.

Ideal candidates for this position will have a strong interest in fundraising and lay leadership cultivation, are excited to work at the intersection between US politics, and the Jewish community. This position is perfect for individuals who are talented at building relationships and motivating people to take action.

The title, level, and payscale 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.

Specific responsibilities include:

Development

• Cultivate and manage relationships with existing donors to maintain and increase their financial support for J Street and J StreetPAC;
• Identify new sources of funding through prospect identification, research and development;
• Cultivate donors for longer-term growth, multi-year and planned giving;
• Plan and implement high-impact donor and prospect gatherings in the region that both raise new funds and expand J Street’s network of leaders.

Relationship Steward

• Identify, develop and empower leaders in key cities in the region who will drive J Street’s mission;
• Facilitate lay leader engagement with J Street’s advocacy work, political power building, and organizing within the Jewish community.

Chapter Stewardship

• Help build the capacity of our Northwest chapters to expand J Street’s impact in their communities.
• Make chapters a home for the broader J Street community, in partnership with chapter chairs, by facilitating regular meetings for chapter leaders and small and large-scale strategic programming that furthers the organization’s goals.

Data, Systems and Organization

• Be the keeper of data accuracy. You'll build and maintain systems in our CRM and Google Suite that keep records spotless, reporting consistent, and insights clear enough to drive real decisions

Desired Skills and Characteristics

Required:

• At least two years of relevant experience
• 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 on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and understanding how the conflict plays out in American politics
• Strong understanding of the political and Jewish communal landscape
• Highly organized, with a track record of managing competing priorities and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Detail-oriented and committed to maintaining accurate, reliable records
• Willingness to travel regionally, valid driver’s license

Strongly preferred:

• Background in fundraising and development work, making financial asks and organizing fundraising events
• Familiarity with the West Coast and its congressional delegations
• Event management experience

Compensation

This is a full-time exempt position, with occasional work outside traditional work hours on an as-needed basis. The salary is $62,000 - $67,000. Per J Street's Collective Bargaining Agreement, pay and title are commensurate with experience and according to pay bands outlined in our CBA.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Unlimited personal time off
• Sick leave
• Generous parental and family paid leave (up to 12 weeks)
• Paid time off on many federal and Jewish holidays
• Health and dental and vision insurance (80% of the premium employer paid for you and your family)
• Company-paid life insurance
• A 401k program including a competitive employer match and unmatched contributions
• Commuter benefits
• A Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
• Professional Development Funding
• Six Week Paid Sabbatical

J Street recognizes a staff bargaining unit affiliated with IFPTE Local 70, a union for non-profit workers. This position is included in J Street’s bargaining unit and is covered under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement.

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. Travel and in-person meetings with leaders and donors are associated with the role.

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. Answers to short application questionnaire
2. Resume
3. A cover letter is optional if you want to include additional information that was not addressed in the two questions asked
4. List of Three References - include name, phone number, and email address

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.