Director, Political Engagement – Southwest Region

Description

Department/Region: Southwest
Location: Houston
FLSA Status:  Exempt
Travel: Yes
Report To: Vice President, Southwest
Version Date: February 2026

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 the 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 political materials for effective written communication to the region’s lay leaders and at local events.

Mobilizations

• Manage implementation of legislative mobilizations to garner congressional support for pro-Israel initiatives, including ongoing engagement and cultivation of key contacts.
• Manage in-district and D.C.-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.
• Ability to juggle 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 $125,000.00 and $165,000.00 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.