Relationship Manager, DC, Maryland and Virginia

J Street•Washington, DC

5d•$59,500 - $72,000•Hybrid

About The Position

J Street seeks a Relationship Manager to join a seven-person team responsible for fundraising, donor acquisition and stewardship, leadership engagement, and expanding the organization’s impact in the Capital, South, and Mountain West. The role creates and executes plans to grow lay leadership, raise operating funds, and facilitate political donations to JStreetPAC and endorsed candidates in the Greater Washington, DC region. The position may be filled at the Associate, Senior Associate, or Assistant Director level depending on experience. The successful candidate will build relationships and motivate people to take action at the intersection of U.S. politics and the Jewish community. Responsibilities span donor development, relationship stewardship, and chapter capacity-building. The position is based in Washington, DC, with a hybrid schedule of two days per week in the office. Regional travel and in-person meetings with leaders and donors are part of the role. J Street organizes pro-Israel, pro-peace, pro-democracy Americans to promote U.S. policies aligned with Jewish and democratic values, support Israel as a just and democratic homeland for the Jewish people, and advance freedom, safety, and self-determination for the Palestinian people. Its work includes advocacy, political endorsements and fundraising, and public education about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. J Street’s core values are impactful, adaptable, and aligned. This is a full-time position. The posting identifies the Associate-level role as non-exempt, while the compensation section describes the position as exempt. Occasional work outside traditional work hours may be needed. The salary range is $59,500–$72,000, commensurate with experience. J Street recognizes a staff bargaining unit affiliated with IFPTE Local 70.

Requirements

Exceptional organization and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently and collaboratively.
Excellent communication skills and a personable, outgoing presence; ability to build genuine relationships with donors, lay leaders, community members, and Jewish communal stakeholders.
Skilled at one-on-one meetings and communicating clearly in writing and in person.
Cooperative, positive team mindset and ability to work effectively with colleagues across multiple locations.
Comfort engaging proactively with stakeholders, including managing up, collaborating across the organization, and communicating with donors and leaders.
Strong commitment to J Street’s mission, including support for a secure, Jewish, and democratic future for Israel and advocacy for active U.S. leadership to help end the Israeli occupation and achieve a two-state solution.

Nice To Haves

Strong data and technology fluency, including confidence with databases and spreadsheets and ability to quickly learn and master a new CRM.
Familiarity with the Jewish community in the DMV.
Preexisting familiarity with Salesforce and GSuite.
Fundraising and/or event-planning experience and/or passion.
Interest in long-term growth or a future career at J Street.
Willingness to travel regionally and a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Cultivate and manage relationships with existing donors to maintain and increase their financial support for J Street and J StreetPAC.
Identify new funding sources through prospect identification, research, and development.
Cultivate donors for longer-term growth, multi-year giving, and planned giving.
Plan and implement high-impact donor and prospect gatherings in the region to raise funds and expand J Street’s network of leaders.
Identify, develop, and empower leaders in key cities in the region to advance J Street’s mission.
Facilitate lay leader engagement with J Street’s advocacy work, political power building, and organizing within the Jewish community.
Build the capacity of DMV chapters to expand J Street’s impact in their communities.
Partner with chapter chairs to make chapters a home for the broader J Street community.
Facilitate regular meetings for chapter leaders and small- and large-scale strategic programming that furthers the organization’s goals.

Benefits

Unlimited personal time off
Sick leave
Paid parental and family leave, up to 12 weeks
Paid time off on many federal and Jewish holidays
Health insurance, with 80% of premiums employer-paid for the employee and family
Dental insurance, with 80% of premiums employer-paid for the employee and family
Vision insurance, with 80% of premiums employer-paid for the employee and family
Company-paid life insurance
401(k) program with an employer match and unmatched contributions
Commuter benefits
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
Professional Development Funding
Six-week paid sabbatical