Deputy Regional Director for New England

Deputy Regional Director for New England

J Street is looking for a relationship builder passionate about working in a fast-paced, policy and political advocacy environment.

The Deputy Regional Director will be a key member of a six-person team responsible for fundraising, acquiring and stewarding donors, engaging leadership, and deepening J Street's impact in New England. 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 have experience 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

Chapter Stewardship

Required and Desired Skills and Characteristics

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

Additional desired qualifications include :

More 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 and the two-state solution.

Compensation

This is a full-time exempt position, with occasional work outside traditional work hours on an as-needed basis. The salary is $85,000-$95,000. 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 :

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.

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 :

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.