Managing Director, Mid-Atlantic, Florida

J Street

Managing Director leading engagement team at J Street, enhancing presence in Mid-Atlantic and Florida Region. Guiding fundraising and political engagement with a focus on pro-Israel advocacy.

Posted 7/25/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $110,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership and management skills with a focus on team cohesion and effective communication. Possesses a deep understanding of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and its impact on American politics, along with the ability to cultivate relationships within the Jewish community.

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Team ManagementFundraising ExperienceStrategic PlanningRelationship BuildingPolitical Engagement

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Soft Skills

Highly OrganizedEffective CommunicationProblem SolvingEngaging Personality

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Israeli-Palestinian ConflictAmerican Jewish CommunityJ Street MissionLay-Led AdvocacyPolitical Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and mentor a dynamic, multi-functional team of up to five people
Work closely with the National Director of Engagement 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
Fundraise and steward relationships with a subset of the NYC portfolio
Lead an ambitious, creative, cohesive team that is meeting its goals and is working together effectively and efficiently
Ensure Mid-Atlantic Team is well integrated and working effectively with other J Street teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 2 years of experience in direct management of at least two direct reports
A passion for J Street’s mission, strong understanding of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and how it shapes American politics and discourse within the Jewish community
Ability to work across departments within the organization
Ability to clearly communicate J Street’s positions and policies
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
Familiarity with issues related to the US-Israel relationship and the American Jewish community, and alignment with J Street’s mission and goals.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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 and unmatched contributions
Commuter benefits
A Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
Professional Development Funding
Six Week Paid Sabbatical