Director, Rabbinic Leadership

AIPAC • Los Angeles, CA

3d • $115,000 - $137,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Western States Regional Rabbinic Director will be responsible for training targeted rabbis to effectively engage members of Congress, empower congregants to meaningfully participate in pro-Israel politics, and use their unique voices to publicly advocate for bipartisan nonprescriptive activism surrounding the US-Israel relationship.

Requirements

• Passion for a strong U.S.-Israel relationship and commitment to AIPAC’s mission
• 5 years of development or political experience
• Deep understanding of synagogues and the broader Jewish community
• Ability to work with all streams of Judaism
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to be flexible as demanded by a rapidly changing environment
• Travel required
• Knowledge of Middle East current events

Responsibilities

• Work with clergy to encourage key communal lay leaders to invest in pro-Israel political activity.
• Collaborate with AIPAC staff in the Western States region to create opportunities to increase political activism in targeted communities
• Empower targeted rabbis in key congressional districts to develop and nurture relationships with members of Congress on issues of importance to the US-Israel relationship
• Educate select rabbis to be effective policy advocates
• Work with specific rabbis to mobilize their communities to garner congressional support for pro-Israel initiatives
• Encourage rabbis to share messages in support of AIPAC
• Deliver speeches and briefings on the importance of political activism in support of the US-Israel relationship.
• Ensure key data is captured in our database in a timely manner and to use data to make more impactful decisions, analyze opportunities, and evaluate success
• Work with national leadership to ensure external messaging resonates in the field
• Other duties as assigned by the National Rabbinic Director

Benefits

• AIPAC is offering a competitive market base salary between $115,000.00 and $137,000.00 for the position.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed