Regional Political Engagement Director

Summary: AIPAC’s mission is to encourage and persuade the U.S. government to enact specific policies that create a strong, enduring, and mutually beneficial relationship with our ally Israel. Work closely with AIPAC political chairs (lay leaders) and national staff to achieve political fundraising goals and resources. Manage implementation of legislative mobilizations to garner congressional support for pro-Israel initiative. Manage in-district and DC-based lobbying appointments of the region’s members of Congress. Speak at political briefings in communities throughout the region to encourage active political participation

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Political Activities

• Work closely with AIPAC political chairs (lay leaders) and national staff to achieve political fundraising goals and resources
• Recruit and manage engagement of top political donors in New Leadership Network program
• Promote participation of political chairs at political training conferences
• Research, gather and deliver information requested by political activists
• Train and oversee political chair use of the AIPAC PAC portal and troubleshoot as needed
  
  

Political Education

• Speak at political briefings in communities throughout the region to encourage active political participation
• Write and edit written political materials for effective communication to the region’s lay leaders and at local events
  
  

Mobilizations

• Manage implementation of legislative mobilizations to garner congressional support for pro-Israel initiative
• Manage in-district and DC based lobbying appointments of the region’s members of Congress
  
  

Qualifications & Skills

• Passion for a strong U.S.-Israel relationship and commitment to AIPAC’s mission
• Bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience
• Minimum of 5 years of political experience (working on political campaigns, or on Capitol Hill) or other relevant work experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to juggle many different projects simultaneously across several teams within the region
• A collaborative personal style
• Knowledge of Middle East current events
  
  

Posting Instructions

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