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    "description": "<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Position Title: </span><span style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Development Assistant </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Reports to:</span><span style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> Senior Director of Development Operations</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Location:</span><span style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> Washington, DC (Hybrid - 4 days a week in the office)</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Status</span><span style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">: Full Time, Non-Exempt</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Start Date:</span><span style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> October 2026</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">The Opportunity</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">The Development Assistant will be responsible for all donation processing, donor-data entry, routine fundraising reports, personalized donor receipts, including all gift acknowledgments. The Development Assistant will also help to maintain the department’s development database, assist in prospect research, as well as provide administrative support for fundraising events as needed.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">The position will work closely with the Senior Director of Development Operations and Senior Vice President of Development to ensure the highest quality donation-tracking and acknowledgment systems are in place to enable the rapid expansion of J Street’s donor base.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">What You'll Do</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Manage and coordinate the data entry and tracking of all asks, pledges, and outstanding payments;</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Process all contributions to J Street in an accurate and timely manner;</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Manage and coordinate the gift-acknowledgment process; </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Provide administrative and database support to regional team members and regularly collaborate with the Finance team; </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Provide necessary reports and data on an ad-hoc basis to both central operations as well as regional team members. </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><br></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">What You Bring</span><span style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\"><br></span><span style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Competitive candidates will be highly organized, motivated and communicative. Any experience working with various databases and donor-communications systems is welcomed. Some professional development-office experience, including database management, in a medium ($2 million) to large size ($20 million) non-profit is ideal.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">The ideal candidate will also possess the following attributes:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail;</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet numerous deadlines;</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Eager to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented, and goal-driven environment;</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Flexibility adapting to a developing organizational structure;</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Excellent editing, and proofreading skills; </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Experience with multiple database platforms as well as some experience with basic information design and reporting;</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">A strong commitment to J Street’s pro-Israel/pro-peace mission.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Physical Requirements</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">There 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. </span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Availability Requirements</span><span style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">While this position generally follows a standard work schedule, there are times throughout the year when extended or specific availability will be required. This includes, but is not limited to, Development Closeout Week (the week between Christmas and New Year's, although never the holidays themselves) and other critical business periods as determined by management. Employees will be given advance notice of these required work periods whenever possible.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">About J Street</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">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.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">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.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Our Core Values</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Everything we do is grounded in three values that guide how we work and show up for our mission:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Impactful</span><span style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> — We act with intention and measure success by the progress we make and the change we help bring about.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Adaptable</span><span style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> — We treat every challenge as an invitation to think creatively and find a better path forward.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Aligned</span><span style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> — We are united by shared principles and an unwavering commitment to our mission.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Compensation and Benefits</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">The salary range for this role is $56,000–$58,500. Pay and title are set according to J Street's Collective Bargaining Agreement.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Our benefits package includes:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Unlimited personal time off</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Generous parental and family leave (up to 12 weeks)</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Paid federal and Jewish holidays</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Health, dental, and vision insurance (80% employer-paid for you and your family)</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Company-paid life insurance</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">401k with employer match</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Flexible Spending Accounts</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Health Saving Account with employer contribution</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Commuter benefits</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Six Week Paid Sabbatical</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">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.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><br></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">To Apply</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">We're excited to hear from a broad range of candidates as we grow our team to better reflect the communities we serve. To apply, please submit:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">A resume</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Three references</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Responses to three short-answer questions (250 words or less each)</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">The short-answer questions are designed to help us understand your connection to J Street's mission, your unique experiences that make you a great fit for the role, and how you think about data.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-style: italic\">J Street is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building an inclusive workplace. 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.</span></p>",
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