Department: Policy & Government Affairs
Location: Washington, DCFLSA Status: Non-ExemptTravel: 0-5%
Summary:
The Associate, PGA will provide legislative and/or research support to Senior Policy and Government Affairs (“PGA”) staff.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
- Track legislation and congressional statements on issues of concern to the U.S.-Israel relationship
- Remain current on AIPAC’s legislative and policy agenda and serve as a resource regarding those issues for Congressional staff, as well as AIPAC staff & membership.
- Attend Congressional hearings, press conferences, public forum discussions, etc., and memorialize in writing the issues covered at such events.
- Assist in the formulation of legislative strategy and in other specific policy formation processes
- Conduct research, compile requested information, and draft related papers, memos, etc. enjoying wide discretion within areas of competence and expertise.
- Draft and/review written materials including those distributed internally to staff as well as to AIPAC membership.
- Provide basic administrative support to senior PGA staff
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications/Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred or commensurate experience
- 0-3 years’ experience in related field, i.e., legislative or campaigns strongly preferred
- Passion for a strong U.S.-Israel relationship required
- Extensive knowledge of the legislative and policy development processes
- Ability to conduct thorough research and draft related work product, track legislation, and memorialize in writing events attended such as Congressional hearings, press conferences, etc.
- Strong writing ability
- Basic understanding of the laws, regulations and rules governing congressional lobbying
- Ability to multi-task, working in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines
- Full competencies in the Microsoft Office Suite.
AIPAC is offering a competitive market base salary between $52,000.00 and $58,000.00 for the position. A job offer within the range will depend on how closely a candidate’s skills and experience match the role’s requirements. AIPAC also offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that contributes to employees’ overall total compensation package. We currently work remotely two days a week and in our offices the other three. AIPAC is an equal-opportunity employer.
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 name when completing the employment application (no nicknames).
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This job description is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and AIPAC reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as deemed appropriate.
