PAC Manager/Senior Political Associate

jstreet; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 66,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited personal time off

Parental and family leave

Paid holidays

Health, dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

401k with employer match

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Job summary

J Street invites applications for a PAC Manager/Senior Political Associate position based in Washington, DC. The role focuses on fundraising programs, donor engagement, and expanding JStreetPAC’s influence in federal campaigns with a proactive, strategic approach.

The candidate will nurture relationships with donors, campaigns, and congressional staff while collaborating with the public affairs team to advance our pro-Israel, pro-peace mission. 2–3 cycles of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 2-3 cycles of political, campaign, advocacy, or fundraising experience.
• Strong familiarity with federal campaigns and fundraising dynamics.
• Ability to manage multiple donor relationships with precision and attention to detail.
• Experience using spreadsheets and CRM systems like Salesforce.

Responsibilities

• Steward high- and medium-dollar fundraising programs.
• Manage JStreetPAC's national events calendar and the national conduit fundraising portfolio.
• Maintain trackers of fundraising and giving progress in spreadsheets and Salesforce.
• Grow J Street's political communication program.
• Serve as a go-to resource for internal and external stakeholders on PAC work.
• Contribute to strategic political planning as a member of the public affairs team.
• Support the National Political Director and VP on key priorities including conventions and outreach.

Skills

Campaign fundraising

Donor engagement

Relationship building

Project management

Salesforce experience

Tools

Salesforce

Google Sheets/Excel

Job description

Position Title: PAC Manager/Senior Political Associate

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 thatadvance 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 we're building together.

The Opportunity:

J Street's 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 nation's 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 team's 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 JStreetPAC's 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 Street's political work and reputation.
• Grow J Street’s political communication program
• Serve as a go-to resource for internal and external stakeholders on J Street's political and PAC work.
• Contribute to the organization's 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 $71,000 depending on qualifications and experience. J Street recognizes a staff bargaining unit affiliated with IFPTE Local 70, a union for non-profit workers.

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 Street's bargaining unit and covered under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

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.