Director, Political Engagement

AIPAC • Atlanta, GA

1d • $125,000 - $165,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

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

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director