Lonnie Dounn Congressional Fellowship

J Street; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing assistance

Job summary

J Street is offering the Lonnie Dounn Congressional Fellowship in Washington, DC, an in-person, 8-week program for undergraduates. Fellows will work in Congressional offices, gaining hands-on experience with US legislature and policy affecting Israel/Palestine.

Participants join seminars with J Street staff and draft a report detailing their fellowship experiences, while developing essential research, outreach, and policy analysis skills.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate students eligible for the fellowship.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Interest in Congress and US-Israel policy.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day Congressional office tasks.
• Constituent outreach and outreach activities.
• Research bills and letters circulating in Congress.
• Attend hearings and briefings.
• Perform administrative and organizational tasks.
• Attend seminars and professional events.
• Draft a report cataloging fellowship experiences.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Congress knowledge

Israel-Palestinian conflict

Education

Undergraduate student

Job description

Position Title: Lonnie Dounn Congressional Fellowship

Reports to: J Street U Assistant Director

Location: Washington, DC (in person)

Internship duration: June-August 2027 (8 weeks total)

Hours: Full-time

Fellowship Stipend: $600 weekly living stipend

Looking to be a positive change-maker and build connections on the Hill and in the Israel/Palestine advocacy space? Apply for J Street’s Lonnie Dounn Congressional Fellowship!

The Position

J Street is seeking undergraduate students to participate in its 2027 Congressional Fellowship Program. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to work in the offices of members of Congress and learn about the inner workings of the House of Representatives or Senate.

Fellows will be part of a cohort which will participate in special seminar programming with J Street staff. In these seminars, Fellows will gain a deeper understanding about the major role Congress plays in shaping US-Israel policy.

Responsibilities May Include:

• Supporting the day-to-day function of a Congressional office by performing tasks such as
  • Constituent support and outreach
  • Researching bills and letters circulating in Congress
  • Attending hearings and briefings
  • Performing administrative and organizational tasks
• Attending seminars and professional gatherings organized by J Street.
• Drafting a report cataloging experiences in the Fellowship

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong relational and interpersonal skills
• Careful attention to detail
• Interest in and/or knowledge of Congress
• Interest in and/or knowledge of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Learn More about J Street’s Work

Fellowship Stipend Amount and Time Commitment:

The fellowship is a full time, 40 hour per week time commitment. Fellows will receive $600 weekly living stipend for a total of $4,800 over the course of the 8 week fellowship. Further assistance with housing expenses is available as needed.

J Street will assist in placing successful applicants in Congressional offices. Ultimately, offices make their own personnel decisions and we cannot ensure placement in a given office.

Admission decisions will be made on a rolling basis. We encourage applicants to submit their materials as early as possible to ensure ideal placement in a Congressional office. Applicants who move on to further consideration may be contacted for a telephone interview after review of their application, and may need to submit additional materials.

Please note: Upon admission into the program, you may be required to compose and submit additional materials (for example, recommendation letters, office-specific cover letters, writing tests or online applications) for the Congressional offices at which your candidacy is under consideration.

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.