West Coast Public Affairs Intern

J Street

6d • Remote

About The Position

J Street is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic intern to join the West Coast Engagement team. This is a great opportunity for a student interested in advocacy and constituent outreach to gain hands-on experience supporting J Street's Public Affairs.

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including a comfort and willingness to cold-call people on the phone
• Excellent organizational skills and careful attention to detail
• Strong relational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and work quickly on a deadline
• Proficiency in using databases, internet research tools, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Interest in and/or knowledge of Congress, congressional operations, and U.S. politics
• Familiarity with J Street's issues, particularly US foreign policy on the Middle East, the US-Israel relationship, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and American Jewish communal affairs

Responsibilities

• Manage In-District Meeting (IDM) data in Salesforce, including entering records, pulling lists, and reconciling attendee information against the internal tracking spreadsheet
• Research and vet prospective IDM participants across Congressional districts using ActionKit, identifying community influentials and assessing advocacy alignment
• Maintain organized outreach tracking by district, including vetting notes and engagement history
• Adapt and personalize templated communications for IDM outreach, including meeting requests, invitations, and thank-you correspondence
• Draft and send communications on behalf of staff as directed
• Attend virtual IDMs to provide real-time note-taking and prepare post-meeting summaries capturing key concerns, commitments, and follow-up action items

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees