Department: Political
Location: Los Angeles
FLSA Status: Exempt
Travel: 30%
Reports To: National Vice President, Political Campaigns and Strategy
Version Date: February, 2026
Summary:
The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) seeks a Vice President, Political Campaigns and Strategy, based in Los Angeles to spearhead pro-Israel political strategies and activities. AIPAC is a registered domestic lobby whose principal mission is to work with Congress on legislation that strengthens the relationship between the United States and Israel.
Detailed Duties
Political Campaigns & Education
- Conduct educational briefings with candidates for federal office.
- Serve as regional liaison between the pro-Israel community and candidates for Congress.
- Speak at political briefings in communities throughout the region to encourage active political participation.
- Track and analyze campaign activity through engagement with candidates, key political leaders, consultants, lay leaders, and others.
- Provide senior-level insight to the national political team.
Congressional Engagement
- Develop and manage strategy for regional congressional engagement.
- Create and oversee a political strategy for each assigned congressional district.
- Provide input on AIPAC PAC endorsements.
Political Activities
- Provide strategic guidance for the execution or fulfillment of political commitments by AIPAC lay leaders and political fundraising goals.
- Other duties as assigned.
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.
- Ability to prioritize many different projects simultaneously across several teams within the region.
- A collaborative personal style.
- Knowledge of Middle East current events.
AIPAC is offering a competitive market base salary between $165,000.00 and $225,000.00 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).