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JOB ANNOUNCEMENTREGIONAL FIELD DIRECTORS

OVERVIEW:

J Street, the pro-Israel, pro-peace lobbying and advocacy organization

headquartered in Washington, D.C., is hiring Regional Field Directors in the

following regions:

Northeast (based in NYC)

Midwest (based in Chicago)

Mid-Atlantic (based in Washington, DC)

West/Rocky Mountains (based in Los Angeles)

This is an outstanding opportunity for an individual who is an effective

organizer and team builder, and is committed to Israel and progressive

Jewish values. The Regional Field Directors will be part of a comprehensive

and integrated grassroots program of a young, fast-growing nonprofit

organization that, in its second year, had a budget of $4.3 million and a staff

of nearly 40. Further growth is anticipated in 2010.

J STREET:

J Street is the political arm of the pro-Israel, pro-peace movement. Its

mission is to change the dynamics of American politics regarding Israel and

the Middle East, to promote the peaceful resolution of Israels conflicts with

its neighbors, and to open up greater debate and discussion in the American

Jewish community and the broader American community on what it means

to be pro-Israel.

J Street believes that Israels most vital security interest is to reach anegotiated two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This is not

only a necessity for securing Israels future as a democratic, Jewish

homeland, but also vital to Americas diplomatic and security interests with

respect to the broader Middle East. J Street seeks to promote American

leadership to resolve conflicts in the Middle East through diplomacy and

achieve security for Israel and the United States through peace.


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J Street is an American organization, primarily but not exclusively Jewish,

that believes American, Israeli, Palestinian, and global interests are best

served by a comprehensive, regional resolution to the regions conflicts

through assertive American diplomacy.

The J Street family of organizations includes J Street a 501(c)(4) nonprofit

that is responsible for lobbying and advocacy; JStreetPAC a legally

independent and unconnected federal political action committee that

endorses and raises money for federal candidates; and the J Street

Education Fund a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that runs education programs on

campuses, speakers tours, and trips to Israel. The Regional Field Directors

will be employees of the J Street Education Fund.

NATIONAL GRASSROOTS AND FIELD PROGRAM:

J Street Local J Streets National Grassroots and Field Program, to be

launched on February 4, 2010, will be a key component of its integrated

campaign to demonstrate significant support for a two state solution and to

support President Obamas in pursuit of a Middle East peace initiative. The

program will complement other facets of J Streets work - from DC-based

lobbying, to online communications, to building the robustness and reach of

a legally independent PAC, as well as engaging and supporting a growing

network of political activists and donors. Over the long-term, J Street aims

to ensure that there is a broader discourse regarding Israel and a broader

conception of what it means to be pro-Israel in all aspects of the Jewishcommunity.

Organizing and mobilizing pro-Israel, pro-peace supporters at the grassroots

level is an essential element to all of this work and at the core of this work

will be mobilizing the 140,000+ supporters of the organization. In order to

enhance its mission and move aggressively to build a strong and vibrant

grassroots base, J Street has recently brought the grassroots operation of

Brit Tzedek v'Shalom into the J Street Family under the banner of its new

national field program - J Street Local. J Street Locals will be be responsible

for implementing a robust field plan including grassroots advocacy,educational programming, outreach to individuals and Jewish organizations

and other allies, as well as grassroots fundraising in local communities

around the country. There are currently 25 active locals and another dozen

locales where organizations are just launching. In addition, J Street will be

looking to launch new Locals in strategically important cities and regions


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throughout the country throughout 2010 with a goal of achieving over 50

active Locals.

For more information about J Street, please go to www.JStreet.org.

REGIONAL FIELD DIRECTOR JOB DESCRIPTION:

The primary focus of the J Street Regional Field Directors will be to organize

and maximize the potential of J Street Local operations around the country

and new. There are currently over 25 J Street Locals in cities and regions

and the RFDs will work with the leadership of these existing organizations,

as well as identify new leaders and develop new locals in areas that are

being targeted for growth by the organization. Other responsibilities will

include leadership development, training, educational & persuasion

programming, maintaining a presence with elected officials and outreach to

both individuals and allied organizations. Regional Field Directors will also

be asked to support national programs and initiatives as necessary and toimplement these efforts in their regions.

Regional Field Directors will serve as an integral part of the J Street Team

and as such will be asked to coordinate and work in tandem with other

members of the J Street family and most specifically with the JNet, which

has responsibility for J Street's political activity.

Amongst the specific responsibilities of the Regional Field Director:

implement the field plan work with existing J Street Locals

organize new J Street Locals in target cities/regions

identify and build new leadership for the organization

develop and deliver skills based training for activists and community

leaders

coordinate with JNet staff and members

build relationships with local Jewish community leaders and other

allied organizations

build strong advocacy networks that will have strong and trusted

relationships with targeted electeds provide assistance to Locals with database and online communications

engage online activists and help translate them to offline

participate in a series of national staff calls as well as regional calls

travel within the region to support and monitor various grassroots

activities/events

speak persuasively and effectively on behalf of J Street
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provide support for national initiatives in the region

assist with grassroots fundraising

promote local media efforts on the ground

develop and meet daily/weekly/monthly goals;

provide regular tracking and reports to national

manage budget and operations of assigned region

The Regional Field Directors will report to the National Field Director of J

Street.

QUALIFICATIONS OF THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE:

Successful candidates will have significant grassroots field experience at the

regional or state level. Demonstrated ability to successfully manage field

operations as evidenced by the ability to work independently and in a team,

juggle multiple tasks, manage staff, build relationships and coalition build,solve problems, think creatively, take initiative, and set priorities.

Candidates must have excellent political judgment and the ability to interact

with activists, donors and grass top leaders, press and Jewish communal

professionals at a high level. Excellent time management and strong

communication skills required. Willingness and ability to travel. Candidates

must also be extremely tech savvy and able to manipulate data,

spreadsheets and have a comfort level with constituent relationship

software. Specific experience in online to offline activism is a plus.

Salary is dependent on skills and experience.

APPLICATIONS:

Due to the pace of this search, candidates are encouraged to apply as soon

as possible, but no later than January 31, 2010. Applications including a

cover letter, your resume, salary history and and relevant references.

Please indicate where you learned of the position. All submissions should be

sent to: [email protected]. Please type Regional Field Director in the subject

line of the application.

J Street is an equal opportunity employer.

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