Remote West Coast Public Affairs Intern

Summary

Position Title : West Coast Public Affairs InternReports to : Daniel Wittenberg, Public Affairs Assistant, West CoastLocation : Remote but CA or West Coast Preferred (Must be able to work West Coast Hours)Duration : 2-3 monthsThe PositionJ Street is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic intern to join the West Coast Engagement team. This is a great opportunity for a student interested in advocacy and constituent outreach to gain hands-on experience supporting J Street's Public Affairs.Key Duties and ResponsibilitiesManage In-District Meeting (IDM) data in Salesforce, including entering records, pulling lists, and reconciling attendee information against the internal tracking spreadsheetResearch and vet prospective IDM participants across Congressional districts using ActionKit, identifying community influentials and assessing advocacy alignmentMaintain organized outreach tracking by district, including vetting notes and engagement historyAdapt and personalize templated communications for IDM outreach, including meeting requests, invitations, and thank-you correspondenceDraft and send communications on behalf of staff as directedAttend virtual IDMs to provide real-time note-taking and prepare post-meeting summaries capturing key concerns, commitments, and follow-up action itemsDesired Skills and Experience:Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including a comfort and willingness to cold-call people on the phoneExcellent organizational skills and careful attention to detailStrong relational and interpersonal skillsAbility to juggle multiple tasks and work quickly on a deadlineProficiency in using databases, internet research tools, and Microsoft Office SuiteInterest in and/or knowledge of Congress, congressional operations, and U.S. politicsFamiliarity with J Street's issues, particularly US foreign policy on the Middle East, the US-Israel relationship, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and American Jewish communal affairsMore about J StreetJ 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.Physical RequirementsThere 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.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.Compensation and Time CommitmentThis part-time internship pays $18/hr. Interns can expect to work 10-15 hours per week in-person. Applicants are considered on a rolling basis. Please indicate in your cover letter which days and how many hours you are available.To ApplyWe 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:Cover letter that explains why you are interested and qualified for this position, please also include the hours you are availableResumeList of two to three referencesApplications 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.

Job Description

Position Title : West Coast Public Affairs InternReports to : Daniel Wittenberg, Public Affairs Assistant, West CoastLocation : Remote but CA or West Coast Preferred (Must be able to work West Coast Hours)Duration : 2-3 monthsThe PositionJ Street is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic intern to join the West Coast Engagement team. This is a great opportunity for a student interested in advocacy and constituent outreach to gain hands-on experience supporting J Street's Public Affairs.Key Duties and ResponsibilitiesManage In-District Meeting (IDM) data in Salesforce, including entering records, pulling lists, and reconciling attendee information against the internal tracking spreadsheetResearch and vet prospective IDM participants across Congressional districts using ActionKit, identifying community influentials and assessing advocacy alignmentMaintain organized outreach tracking by district, including vetting notes and engagement historyAdapt and personalize templated communications for IDM outreach, including meeting requests, invitations, and thank-you correspondenceDraft and send communications on behalf of staff as directedAttend virtual IDMs to provide real-time note-taking and prepare post-meeting summaries capturing key concerns, commitments, and follow-up action itemsDesired Skills and Experience:Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including a comfort and willingness to cold-call people on the phoneExcellent organizational skills and careful attention to detailStrong relational and interpersonal skillsAbility to juggle multiple tasks and work quickly on a deadlineProficiency in using databases, internet research tools, and Microsoft Office SuiteInterest in and/or knowledge of Congress, congressional operations, and U.S. politicsFamiliarity with J Street's issues, particularly US foreign policy on the Middle East, the US-Israel relationship, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and American Jewish communal affairsMore about J StreetJ 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.Physical RequirementsThere 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.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.Compensation and Time CommitmentThis part-time internship pays $18/hr. Interns can expect to work 10-15 hours per week in-person. Applicants are considered on a rolling basis. Please indicate in your cover letter which days and how many hours you are available.To ApplyWe 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:Cover letter that explains why you are interested and qualified for this position, please also include the hours you are availableResumeList of two to three referencesApplications 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.