Managing Deputy Director of Mid-Atlantic and Florida Region

J Street•New York, NY

42d•$80,000 - $95,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Managing Deputy Regional Director will be a key member of a seven-person team responsible for fundraising, lay-led advocacy, engaging leadership, growing political power and enhancing J Streets' presence in the NYC- Metropolitan Region. J Street is looking for an organized manager with strong relational skills who is excited by helping run an effective team that faces the challenge of changing the dynamics that shape the discussion of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in Congress and Jewish Community. This is an outstanding opportunity to take on a leadership role at a moment of real momentum for J Street. Over the past five years, we have doubled our budget and dramatically expanded our reach—and we are just getting started. 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
Management Experience: The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of experience in direct management of at least two direct reports, and will have the interpersonal skills necessary to manage, mentor and advise members of the Mid-Atlantic and Florida Team.
Collaborative worker: Ability to work across departments within the organization
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
Highly organized, able to communicate goals and priorities, and help direct reports structure complex projects and problem solve
Willingness to travel regionally and holding 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.

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
Fundraising: 2-4 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

Responsibilities

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

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