Young Professional Coordinator

Position Title: Young Professional Coordinator

Reports to: J Street U Director

Start Date: July 1st

Location: Hybrid, in any location where J Street has offices (DC, NYC, Boston, Chicago, California)

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.

Position

Are you passionate about building the next generation of pro-Israel, pro-peace leadership? Do you want to help young professionals translate their values into meaningful advocacy and lay leadership within the Jewish community and American politics?

J Street is seeking a Young Professional Coordinator to assist in building and leading a new program designed to engage young professionals in key audiences across the country. The coordinator will hire and manage a cohort of paid Young Professional Fellows in target cities and develop the systems and processes necessary to connect young professionals with the broader J Street movement.

The ideal candidate will combine strong relational and organizational skills with a creative spirit and a commitment to J Street’s mission. They will be energized by building something new and will have the strategic thinking and interpersonal savvy to engage a diverse array of young professionals.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Working with the J Street U Director, the Young Professional Coordinator will:

• Hire, manage, and support a cohort of Young Professional Fellows in 3-5 major cities, providing ongoing coaching, training, and accountability.


• Assist fellows in local recruitment efforts, relationship-building, and event programming tailored to young professional audiences.


• Build and maintain centralized communications systems and data collection processes to track outreach, follow-up, and engagement across the program.


• Serve as the primary liaison between the Young Professional program and J Street’s Engagement Team to ensure young professionals have access to J Street’s political, advocacy and chapter opportunities. 


• Develop a programming strategy to build community and deepen engagement among target cohorts, including exclusive convenings, advocacy events, and networking opportunities.


• Track program outcomes and report on key metrics, refining the approach based on learning from the inaugural year. 


• Execute administrative and other tasks as necessary.
  

Required / Preferred Skills and Characteristics

• Relational skills: a deep curiosity about others, a desire to develop strong one-on-one relationships with a diversity of people, and an appreciation for meeting and engaging new people on a regular basis.


• 4+ years of relevant work experience


• Entrepreneurial mindset with experience building or launching new programs, initiatives, or systems.


• Strong organizational and project management skills, including the ability to develop and maintain data systems, track relationships, and manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.


• Strategic thinking: the ability to identify and pursue opportunities within moments of tension and/or challenge and to see how individual relationships connect to organizational goals.


• A relentless “go-getting” attitude with a desire to work in an intensive, fast-paced political organization.


• Excellent written and oral communication skills; comfort with public speaking and representing J Street in communal and professional settings.


• Experience in or strong familiarity with Jewish communal life, progressive politics, or Israel/Palestine advocacy.


•  A strong understanding of and commitment to J Street and J Street U’s mission.


•  Ability to be a team player, invest in professional self-improvement, and manage multiple time-critical projects.

Physical Requirements

There are no extraordinary physical requirements for the performance of the essential functions of this position. J Street will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. There is some travel associated with the role but this can be discussed if the physical demands of travel would prevent someone from applying.

Availability Requirements 

While this position generally follows a standard work schedule, there are times throughout the year when extended or specific availability will be required. Employees will be given advance notice of these required work periods whenever possible.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this role is $71,000–$90,500. 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 for the Position

We are excited to receive applications from a broad range of applicants as we grow our organization to better reflect the diversity of the communities who care about our mission. Please submit the items listed below:

• Resume


• List of 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 unique experiences that make you a great fit for the role, and how you think about data.

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.