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PAC Manager/Assistant Political Director

J Street

  • Washington, DC
  • 6 days ago
  • $66,000–$75,000 Per Year

Highlights

Required and Desired Skills and Characteristics: 2-3 cycles of political, campaign, advocacy, or fundraising experience Strong familiarity with the motivations and dynamics that drive federal campaigns and political fundraising Proven ability to manage multiple projects and donor relationships with precision and attention to detail Strong relationship-building and communication skills, including with major donors and political stakeholders Comfortable working collaboratively across teams in a fast-paced political environment Experience managing spreadsheets (Google Sheets/Excel) and Salesforce or a comparable CRM required Formal education requirements are less important than relevant hands-on experience. 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.

Numbers & Facts

LocationWashington, DC
IndustryNonprofit Charitable Organizations
Salary$66,000–$75,000 Per Year
Company Size50 to 99 employees

Description

Position Title: PAC Manager/Assistant Political Director Reports to: National Political Director Start Date: Immediately Location: Washington, DC (in person) Hours: Full Time, Exempt

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 and the two-state solution.

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 were building together.

The Opportunity: J Streets political program supports a rapidly growing national network of pro-Israel, pro-peace, pro-democracy advocates and donors who work to elect federal candidates that share our values and vision. JStreetPAC is the nations largest pro-Israel political action committee, distributing millions of dollars each cycle to endorsed candidates.

This individual will play a key role in the Political teams fundraising operations and donor engagement, as well as cultivating relationships with campaigns, candidates, and members of Congress. The ideal candidate is a self-starting, entrepreneurial thinker with keen political instincts, strong relationship management skills, and a track record of setting and hitting ambitious fundraising goals. 2-3 cycles of experience working on political campaigns, on the Hill, and/or for advocacy or political fundraising organizations is preferred for this role.

Specific Responsibilities: Political Fundraising & Donor Engagement

Steward our high- and medium-dollar political fundraising programs Manage JStreetPACs national events calendar and own the national conduit fundraising portfolio. Maintain trackers of political fundraising and giving progress in spreadsheets and Salesforce, keeping goal-to-actual data current for leadership.

Political Program Support

Foster and grow relationships with fundraisers, staffers, and partners across the political ecosystem to advance J Streets political work and reputation. Grow J Street's political communication program Serve as a go-to resource for internal and external stakeholders on J Streets political and PAC work. Contribute to the organizations strategic political planning as a member of the public affairs team. Support the National Political Director and VP of Political and Digital Strategy on other key political priorities possibly to include J Street presence at the Democratic National Convention, other presidential engagement, and independent expenditure work

Candidate Engagement

Support day-to-day management of the endorsement process Create opportunities for J Street leadership to engage with endorsed candidates, including meetings and fundraising events during candidate travel.

Required and Desired Skills and Characteristics:

2-3 cycles of political, campaign, advocacy, or fundraising experience Strong familiarity with the motivations and dynamics that drive federal campaigns and political fundraising Proven ability to manage multiple projects and donor relationships with precision and attention to detail Strong relationship-building and communication skills, including with major donors and political stakeholders Comfortable working collaboratively across teams in a fast-paced political environment Experience managing spreadsheets (Google Sheets/Excel) and Salesforce or a comparable CRM required Formal education requirements are less important than relevant hands-on experience

Physical Requirements: There are no extraordinary physical requirements for the essential functions of this role. J Street will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job tasks. Minimal travel may be requested and can be discussed if it presents a barrier to applying.

Compensation and Benefits: The annual salary range for this full-time exempt position is $66,000 to $75,000 depending on qualifications and experience. J Street recognizes a staff bargaining unit affiliated with IFPTE Local 70, a union for non-profit workers. This position is in management and not part of the bargaining unit.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Unlimited personal time off, accrued sick leave, sabbatical leave Generous parental and family leave, up to 12 weeks Paid time off on many federal and Jewish holidays Employer-contributed health, dental, and vision insurance Company-paid life insurance 401k program including an employer-matched contribution Pre-tax benefits such as commuter benefits and a flexible spending account

J Street recognizes a staff bargaining unit affiliated with IFPTE Local 70. This position is included in J Streets bargaining unit and covered under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement.

To Apply: Please submit:

Resume Answer the following questions:

Why do you want to work for JStreetPAC? What race(s) are you watching most closely in the 2026 midterm cycle? Why? OR If you had $10,000 to distribute to federal candidates, how would you divide the funds and why? How would you describe J Streets place in the ecosystem of political pro-Israel organizations?

Contact information for three references

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis 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.

About Company

J Street is the political home for pro-Israel, pro-peace Americans who want Israel to be secure, democratic and the national home of the Jewish people. Working in American politics and the Jewish community, we advocate policies that advance shared US and Israeli interests, as well as Jewish and democratic values, leading to a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. As Americans, we advocate in Washington and in national politics for American policy that advances diplomatic resolution of Israel’s conflicts with its neighbors. American policy plays an important role in the Middle East, and the voices of Jewish and other pro-Israel Americans are critical in shaping that policy. Through its advocacy and political work, J Street mobilizes support for American policy that helps resolve Israel’s conflicts diplomatically and reshapes political perceptions of what it means to be pro-Israel. Within the American Jewish community, we advocate that our institutions and leaders ground our relationship with Israel in the same values they apply to other issues, including freedom, justice and peace – the very principles set forth in Israel’s Declaration of Independence. We urge Jewish communal officials and institutions to demonstrate leadership by speaking out in support of policies that align with our interests and values and against those that don’t. We also promote vibrant and respectful discourse about Israel within the Jewish community, expanding American connections to and support for Israel. Launched in 2008 with four staff and a limited budget, J Street is now a $8 million organization with a national staff of 60+. The organization is headquartered in Washington, DC, employing staff in 7 US cities and Tel Aviv. The J Street family of organizations includes J Street – a 501(c)(4) nonprofit which is responsible for lobbying and advocacy; JStreetPAC – a federal political action committee that endorses and raises money for federal candidates; and the J Street Education Fund – a 501(c)(3) that works through community engagement, education and programming to advance J Street’s work.

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