Engagement Assistant

J Street

Engagement Assistant for J Street's Mid-Atlantic and Florida teams responsible for operational support and data management to enhance outreach efforts. Role focuses on organizing fundraising, advocacy, and engagement initiatives.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $56,000 - $61,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates exceptional organization and attention to detail while managing multiple priorities, with strong data fluency in CRMs and spreadsheets. Engages effectively with diverse stakeholders and supports fundraising and event planning initiatives aligned with J Street's mission.

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CRM ManagementData FluencyEvent PlanningCommunication SkillsFundraising Experience

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Hard Skills

Data ManagementReport DevelopmentEvent LogisticsResearch and EvaluationData Entry

Soft Skills

OrganizationAttention to DetailTeam CollaborationProactive EngagementPositive Mindset

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceGoogle SheetsGSuite

Industry Keywords

FundraisingAdvocacyPolitical OutreachChapter EngagementJ Street Mission

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and improve team processes and systems, identifying opportunities to streamline or enhance how we work across fundraising, advocacy, political outreach, and chapter engagement
Maintain accurate, up-to-date regional data in organizational CRMs
Develop, refine, and update reports in CRMs and Google Sheets to support and inform fundraising and outreach efforts
“Manage up” team members especially around deadlines, data entry, organization, and event planning
Research and evaluation new donor prospects of $1,800+; Communicate with J Street supporters, particularly around events, ensuring they have the information they need
Support and execute high-impact events and initiatives, with a focus on logistics, tracking, and follow-through
Prepare briefing materials for VIP meetings, staff visits, and events

Requirements

What you’ll need

Exceptional organization and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Strong data and technology fluency, with demonstrated ability to work confidently in databases and spreadsheets and to quickly learn and master a new CRM
Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal—with the ability to convey priorities clearly to colleagues and to engage thoughtfully with J Street leaders at events
A cooperative, positive team mindset, and the ability to work effectively with colleagues across multiple locations
Comfort engaging proactively with different stakeholders whether managing up to team members; collaborating to colleagues across the organization; or communicating with donors and leaders
A strong commitment to J Street’s mission, including: support for a secure, Jewish and democratic future for Israel, and advocating an active U.S. leadership role to help end the Israeli occupation and achieve a two-state solution; 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.

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