Relationship Manager, DC, Maryland and Virginia

Position Title: Relationship Manager, DC, Maryland and Virginia

*This position may be filled at the Associate, Senior Associate, or Assistant Director level, depending on experience.

Reports to: Regional Director, DC, Maryland, and Virginia 

Start Date: As soon as possible

Status: Full Time, Non-Exempt at the Associate level

Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid - 2 days/week in office; however, travel and in-person meetings with leaders and donors are associated with the role).  

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: (1) Advocating and demonstrating support for pro-Israel, pro-peace, pro-democracy policies in Congress, the media and the Jewish community; (2) Endorsing and raising money for federal candidates who share J Street’s agenda; and (3) Educating the public and raising awareness of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Our Core Values

At J Street, everything we do is grounded in three core values that guide how we work, collaborate, and show up for our mission.

• Impactful — We act with intention. We measure success not just by what we do, but by the progress we make and the change we help bring about.
• Adaptable — We treat every challenge as an invitation to think creatively, reframe the problem, and find a better path forward.
• Aligned — We are united by shared principles and an unwavering commitment to our mission. Our strength comes from believing in what we're building together

The Opportunity

The Relationship Manager will be a key member of a seven-person team responsible for fundraising, acquiring and stewarding donors, engaging leadership, and deepening J Street’s impact in the Capital, South, and Mountain West. They will be responsible for creating and executing plans that grow the organization’s lay leadership ranks, raise operating funds and facilitate political donations to JStreetPAC and our endorsed candidates in the Greater Washington, DC region. 

The ideal candidates for this position will have a strong interest in fundraising and lay leadership cultivation, are excited to work at the intersection between US politics, and the Jewish community. This position is perfect for individuals at any level who are talented at building relationships and motivating people to take action.

Specific responsibilities include:

Development

• Cultivate and manage relationships with existing donors to maintain and increase their financial support for J Street and J StreetPAC;
• Identify new sources of funding through prospect identification, research and development;
• Cultivate donors for longer-term growth, multi-year and planned giving;
• Plan and implement high-impact donor and prospect gatherings in the region that both raise new funds and expand J Street’s network of leaders.

Relationship Steward

• Identify, develop and empower leaders in key cities in the region who will drive J Street’s mission; 
• Facilitate lay leader engagement with J Street’s advocacy work, political power building, and organizing within the Jewish community.

Chapter Stewardship

• Help build the capacity of our DMV chapters to expand J Street’s impact in their communities.
• Make chapters a home for the broader J Street community, in partnership with chapter chairs, by facilitating regular meetings for chapter leaders and small and large-scale strategic programming that furthers the organization’s goals.

What You Bring

Required:

• Exceptional organization and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work both independently and collaboratively
• Excellent communication skills - A personable, outgoing presence and an ability to build genuine relationships with donors, lay leaders, community members, and Jewish communal stakeholders. Skilled at one on one meetings, and to communicate clearly in writing and in person.
• 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

Desired:

• Strong data and technology fluency, with demonstrated ability to work confidently in databases and spreadsheets and to quickly learn and master a new CRM.
• Familiarity with the Jewish Community in the DMV
• 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.
• Willingness to travel regionally, valid driver’s license 

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. Travel and in-person meetings with leaders and donors are associated with the role. 

Compensation

Compensation and Benefits

This is a full-time exempt position, non-exempt at the Associate level, with occasional work outside traditional work hours on an as-needed basis. The salary is $59,500 - $72,000, commensurate with experience. 

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• 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

J Street recognizes a staff bargaining unit affiliated with IFPTE Local 70, a union for non-profit workers. 

To Apply

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 that care about our mission. Please submit the items listed below:

1. Resume
2. Answer four short-answer questions in the application process
3. List of Three References

This position is available immediately. Applications are being accepted now and the position will be filled as quickly as possible. 

At J Street we value an inclusive, welcoming, and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to understanding and valuing each other’s perspectives at all levels of the organization thereby creating a culture that allows us to better serve our employees, and the communities we work with. 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. This policy applies with regard to all aspects of one’s employment and fellowship, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits, and termination.

Salary : $59,500 - $72,000