Jstreet

Jstreet

Government Affairs Intern

Washington, District of Columbia · Intern · Internship

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 20 days ago
ResearchCommunicationOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft Office

About the role

  • J Street is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic intern to join the Government Affairs team for 3 months starting September 2026.
  • This individual will play a key supporting role in a fast-paced and dynamic team environment - a great learning opportunity for a student considering a career in government relations or advocacy work.
  • This intern will assist the Government Affairs team in its day-to-day responsibilities to advance J Street's pro-Israel, pro-peace, pro-democracy legislative agenda on Capitol Hill, and can expect an inside look at J Street's lobbying and advocacy work.

Responsibilities

  • (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.
  • Support the team with data management and legislative tracking

Requirements

  • Familiarity with J Street's issues, particularly US foreign policy on the Middle East, the US-Israel relationship, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and American Jewish communal affairs

Skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Strong relational and interpersonal skills
  • Careful attention to detail
  • Ability to juggle multiple tasks and work quickly on a deadline
  • Proficiency in using databases, internet research tools, and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Interest in and/or knowledge of Congress
  • Compensation and Time Commitment
  • This part-time internship is paid $19/hour.
  • Fellows can expect to work 15 hours per week, exact schedule flexible based on availability.
  • There are no extraordinary physical requirements for the performance of the essential functions of this position.
  • Physical Requirements

Compensation

  • Compensation and Time Commitment

Benefits

  • Compile materials and articles for congressional education and news roundups

Company info

  • Who is a current Member of Congress who inspires you, and why?
  • List of two to three references
  • Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis and the position will be filled as quickly as possible.
  • 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 internship, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits, and termination.
  • 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.
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