J Street U Fellow

Position title: J Street U Fellow Reports to: Student Education and Programming Manager Location: Remote or Washington, DC  Fellowship duration: Spring Semester 2024  Hours: 10-15 hours per week The Position J Street U is seeking undergraduate students, graduate students, or recent graduates as Fellows for the 2024 Spring Semester. This fellowship is an excellent opportunity to better understand and get involved in J Street’s work - specifically our work on college campuses. The fellow will help the J Street U team engage students across the country both in campus-based activism as well as in J Street’s work off campus - policy advocacy, political engagement and Jewish communal work. This is an exciting opportunity to learn campus political organizing and educational program writing, 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: * Support the Student Education and Programming Manager in creating educational programs for J Street U chapters  * Draft political organizing training materials for college students  * Research relevant work of Jewish educators and activists for possible collaboration with J Street U  * Assist in organizing speaker tours for college campuses * Assist in other support functions that help expand the reach of the J Street U team  Desired Skills and Experience: * A strong commitment to J Street’s pro-Israel, pro-peace, diplomacy-first mission * Some knowledge of/ and great interest in the history and politics as it relates to the Middle East, Israel, and the Arab-Israeli conflict * Highly organized, detail-oriented, able to prioritize multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently as well as in a team; * Excellent written and verbal communication skills;  * Eager to work collaboratively in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment * A positive attitude  More about J Street J Street is the political home for pro-Israel, pro-peace, pro-democracy 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. Launched in 2008 with four staff and a limited budget, J Street is now a $10 million organization with a national staff of more than 70. The organization is headquartered in Washington, DC, employing staff in 8 cities including Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Washington, and Tel Aviv. 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 fellowship pays $17/hr. Fellows can expect to work 10-15 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. Note: The Fellowship will conclude at some date in May based on start date, budget, and anticipated workload. 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 references  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.