Regional Political Coalitions Director

Description

Summary:

The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) seeks a Regional Political Coalitions Director to promote pro-Israel education and activism among Democratic political leaders.  Primary geographic responsibility will be the Northeast.  The Political Coalitions Director may also be responsible for additional states as determined by the Deputy National Political Coalitions Director.  The Regional Political Coalitions Director will report to the Regional Political Director and the Deputy National Political Coalitions Director. 

 Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Building relationships in Democratic congressional districts with key political, religious, and community leaders, educating them about the US-Israel relationship, and encouraging their involvement in pro-Israel activism and politics. (Can add constituency specific if needed)
• Recruit participants for regional and national AIPAC events
• Plan and lead educational seminars in Israel for activists and rising stars.
• Analyze local political trends, internal assessments of congressional campaigns, perform the necessary research and present recommendations to regional and DC staff.
• Interface and facilitate relationships with congressional campaigns and lay leaders
• Mobilize activists on important legislative campaigns.
• Conduct educational briefings with candidates for federal office
• Travel within the United States frequently and occasionally to Israel with local leaders and contacts.
• Perform other activities as assigned by the Regional Political Director or Deputy National Political Coalitions Director.

Qualifications & Skills:

• An abiding and demonstrated commitment to advance the US-Israel relationship.
• A thorough understanding of and demonstrated experience working a minimum of seven (7) years with Democratic political leaders.
• Well-developed political skills, including political experience in Congress, in a state legislature or local government, on Democratic political campaigns, and/or equivalent activities, with proven ability to handle multiple tasks successfully
• Knowledge of the Hispanic community is a plus but not required
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Superior organizational skills with keen attention to detail.
• Team-oriented personality with a can-do attitude.
• Strong communication (oral and written) and research skills.
• Ability to travel regularly.