Development and Leadership Intern

Position title: Development and Leadership Intern for New England

Reports to: Team I Engagement Assistant

Location: Remote (with optional in-person opportunities in Boston or Chicago)

Duration: Remainder of the Fall Semester and Spring Semester (September 2026)

Hours: 10-15 hours per week

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 that advance freedom, safety and self-determination for the Palestinian people.

J Street focuses its work in three main areas: advocating and demonstrating support for pro-Israel, pro-peace, pro-democracy policies in Congress, the media, and the Jewish community; endorsing and supporting federal candidates who share J Street's agenda; and educating the public and raising awareness of the need for a lasting peace that ensures security, dignity, and self-determination for Israelis and Palestinians.

Our Core Values

Everything we do is grounded in three values that guide how we work and show up for our mission:

• Impactful — We act with intention and measure success by the progress we make and the change we help bring about.
• Adaptable — We treat every challenge as an invitation to think creatively and find a better path forward.
• Aligned — We are united by shared principles and an unwavering commitment to our mission.

The Position

J Street is seeking undergraduate students, graduate students, or recent graduates as Interns for the 2026 Fall Semester. There are opportunities in multiple locations as well as remote. This Internship is an excellent opportunity to understand and get involved in J Street’s work. This is an exciting opportunity to learn outreach, research and events 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 logistics and outreach for advocacy events
• Researching potential new donors and supporters
• Updating and managing databases
• Making phone calls / writing emails to supporters and new activists
• Other tasks as needed

Desired Skills and Experience:

• A strong commitment to J Street’s pro-Israel, pro-peace, diplomacy-first mission
• 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;
• Proficiency in Google suite; experience with Salesforce database management and Excel a plus
• Eager to work collaboratively in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment
• A positive attitude

Compensation and Time Commitment

This part-time Internship pays $19/hr. Interns 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. (If both parties are interested, the Internship could continue into the spring semester with conclusion date agreed upon by mid-December, based on availability, 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.

Compensation: $19/hr