Advocacy and Development Intern

Position title: Advocacy and Development Intern

Reports to: Team I Engagement Assistant

Location: Boston, MA or Chicago, IL (hybrid and remote available)

Internship duration: May 2024 - August 2024 

Status: Part Time (10-20 hours per week)

Pay: $17 per hour

The Position

J Street is seeking an undergraduate student, graduate student, or recent graduate as an Intern in our Boston/Chicago office during Summer 2024. This internship is an excellent opportunity to better understand and get involved in J Street’s work.
 

This is an exciting opportunity to learn about advocacy work with Members of Congress, outreach, research and data management skills as well as to deepen one’s knowledge of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This position is ideal for applicants interested in non-profit work, or political advocacy.

Responsibilities May Include:

• Assisting with outreach, and logistics for advocacy events
• Working with Congressional offices to schedule meetings
• Updating and managing supporter databases
• Researching potential new donors and supporters
• Making phone calls / writing emails to supporters
• Writing acknowledgments, follow-up letters, and other business communications
• Assisting with various additional tasks and projects as needed to support the team's goals

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Careful attention to detail
• Alignment with J Street’s mission and values
• Comfortable making phone calls and engaging with external organizations or supporters
• Proficiency with Google Suite Applications and Microsoft Excel; experience with database management is a plus
   

More about J Street

J Street is the political home for pro-Israel, pro-peace Americans working for the future of Israel as the democratic homeland of the Jewish people. The organization believes that preserving Israel’s Jewish and democratic character depends on achieving a two-state solution, resulting in a Palestinian state living alongside Israel in peace and security. J Street focuses its work in three main areas: (1) Advocating and demonstrating support for pro-Israel, pro-peace 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.

Compensation and Time Commitment

This part-time internship pays $17/hr. Interns can expect to work 10-20 hours per week.

Applicants are considered on a rolling basis. Please indicate in your cover letter which

days and how many hours you are available.
 

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. 

In order to prioritize the health and safety of all employees J Street employees are required to provide proof of up-to-date COVID vaccination. J Street will discuss reasonable accommodations with employees who may be unable to receive a vaccine due to disability, the advice of a medical provider, or sincerely held religious beliefs. 
 

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. Cover letter that explains why you are interested and qualified for this position
2. Resume
3. List of two to three references

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 internship, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits, and termination.