Director, Political Advocacy

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Mobilizations

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

Political Advocacy

• Write and edit written political materials for effective communication to the region’s lay leaders and at local events
• As needed, work closely with AIPAC political chairs (lay leaders) and national staff to achieve political fundraising goals and resources
• As needed, work with regional rabbinic leadership to increase pro-Israel political activism
• 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
• The ability to juggle many different projects simultaneously across several teams within the region
• A collaborative personal style
• Knowledge of Middle East current events