Director, Political Engagement

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Political Activities

• Work closely with and engage AIPAC political chairs (lay leaders) and national staff to achieve political fundraising goals and resources
• Recruit, cultivate 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, including ongoing engagement and cultivation of key contacts
• 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:

• Please provide a cover letter with a resume to be considered. Incomplete applications with missing documentation will not be considered.
• If applying for more than one position, please use the 'Attachment' function to attach a position-specific cover letter.
• Please use your legal names when completing the employment application (No nicknames).

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