Assistant or Deputy Regional Director for Mid-Atlantic and Florida

Position: Assistant, Associate, or Deputy Regional Director (NY & Florida)

Reports to: Mid-Atlantic and Florida Director

Start Date: As soon as possible

Status : Full Time, Exempt

Location: The position is based in NYC (hybrid - 3 days/week in the office)

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.

The Opportunity

This is a moment of real consequence for J Street — and for the issues we work on. The debate over Israel-Palestine in Congress, in the Jewish community, and in American politics is shifting, and J Street is at the center of that shift. Over the past five years, we have doubled our budget and dramatically expanded our reach. We're looking for two talented professionals who are ready to grow with J Street as we step into our next chapter and help shape what that chapter looks like.

Ideal candidates will bring a passion for fundraising, deep relationships in the Jewish community, and a strong understanding of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and how it plays out in American politics.

What You'll Do

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

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

Chapter Building

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

Leadership and Organizing

Identify, develop, and empower lay leaders in key cities across your region

Build relationships between J Street and rabbis, communal and political influentials, donors, and activists

Maintain accurate and current regional data

What You Bring

Required:

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

Strongly 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

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 Saving 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.

To Apply

We're excited to hear from a broad range of candidates as we grow our team to better reflect the communities we serve. To apply, please submit:

A resume

Three references

Responses to three short-answer questions (250 words or less each)

The short-answer questions are designed to help us understand your connection to J Street's mission, your experience in fundraising or organizing, and how you think about building relationships and community. Strong answers are specific — we want to hear about real experiences, not hypotheticals.

J Street is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building an inclusive workplace. 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.