Deputy Regional Director for Mid-Atlantic

J Street•New York, NY

4d•$90,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Do you want to develop a career at the intersection of American politics, Middle East policy, the Jewish community and fundraising? Are you interested in joining a rapidly growing organization that is changing the way people think and talk about Israel and U.S. Middle East policy? The Deputy Regional Director (DRD) will be a key member of a seven-person team responsible for fundraising, stewarding donors, engaging leadership, and enhancing J Streets' presence in the NYC- Metropolitan Region. The DRD is responsible for creating and executing plans that grow the organization’s leadership ranks and raise operating funds. The ideal candidate for this position will have an understanding of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and how it plays out in American politics and the Jewish community as well as a passion for fundraising. This is an outstanding opportunity to take on a leadership role in engagement and fundraising at a moment of real momentum for J Street. Over the past five years, we have doubled our budget and dramatically expanded our reach. We are looking for a talented, ambitious professional who wants to grow with an organization on the rise and play a meaningful role in its next chapter.

Requirements

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
Relevant Experience: 7 years experience in a relevant field such as donor relations and fundraising. Background in fundraising and development work, making financial asks and organizing fundraising events
Personally engaging and eager to work with leaders, donors, and staff; able to build and cultivate relationships with a broad range of community contacts
Highly organized, detail-oriented, able to prioritize multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently as well as in a team
Willingness to travel regionally
Have a valid driver’s license and comfort driving for work-related travel.

Nice To Haves

Strong understanding of the political and Jewish communal landscape
Familiarity with the region and the respective congressional delegations
Event management experience
Comfort with basic data management
Background on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and understanding how the conflict plays out in American politics

Responsibilities

Cultivate and manage relationships with existing donors to maintain and increase their financial support for J Street
Cultivate donors for longer-term growth, multi-year and planned giving
Identify new sources of funding through prospect identification, research and development
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.
Identify, develop and empower leaders in key cities in the region who will drive J Street’s mission
Keep and maintain regional data so it is accurate and current

Benefits

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
Commuter benefits
A Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account with an employer contribution