Managing Director, Mid-Atlantic and Florida Region

The Opportunity

As Director, you’ll manage and mentor a dynamic, multi-functional team of up to five people. You will guide them through meaningful work at the intersection of fundraising, lay-led advocacy, and political engagement enhancing J Streets’ presence in the Mid-Atlantic and Florida Region. You’ll set the vision, build the systems, and create the kind of team culture where people do their best work and grow their careers.

This is an outstanding opportunity to take on a leadership role at a moment of real momentum for J Street. Over the past five years, we have doubled our budget and dramatically expanded our reach—and we are just getting started. We are looking for a talented, ambitious professional who wants to grow with an organization on the rise and play a meaningful role in its next chapter.

What You’ll Do

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; provide reports with professional guidance, professional growth, clear goal setting, role clarity, and help with prioritization, boosting team morale and holding the team accountable to meet its goals
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

What You Bring
Required:

Applicants should have a demonstrated track record in the following required skills:

Management Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in direct management of at least two direct reports, and will have the interpersonal skills necessary to manage, mentor and advise members of the Mid-Atlantic and Florida Team.
A passion for J Street’s mission, including a strong understanding of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and how it shapes American politics and discourse within the Jewish community;
Collaborative worker: Ability to work across departments within the organization
Ability to clearly communicate J Street’s positions and policies as well as superb communication skills at large – written and verbal
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
Alignment with the organization’s mission: Familiarity with issues related to the US-Israel relationship and the American Jewish community, and alignment with J Street’s mission and goals.

Strongly preferred:

Strong understanding of the political and Jewish communal landscape
Familiarity with the region and the respective congressional delegations.
Event management experience
Comfort with basic data management
Background on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and understanding how the conflict plays out in American politics
Fundraising: 2-4 years experience in a relevant field such as donor relations and fundraising. Background in fundraising and development work, making financial asks and organizing fundraising events