Regional Political Coalitions Director

Summary:

The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) seeks a Regional Political Coalitions Director to promote pro-Israel education and activism among Republican and Center-Right political leaders. The regional political coalition director's primary geographic responsibility will be in the Southeastern United States. The Regional Political Coalitions Director will report to the Regional Political Director in Atlanta and the Deputy National Political Coalitions Director in Washington, DC.

 Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Build relationships in Republican congressional districts with key political, religious, and community leaders within the non-Jewish community, primarily focused on the politically engaged Republican leaders.
• Educate political leaders about the US-Israel relationship and encourage their involvement in pro-Israel activism and politics.
• Recruit and train activists willing and able to mobilize on legislative initiatives.
• Lead mobilizations on important legislative campaigns in your target districts.
• Develop, refine, and implement a strategic plan, analyze local political trends, perform the necessary research, and prepare background materials and documents.
• Engage and educate Candidates for Federal Office on the US Israel Relationship.
• Plan and lead educational seminars for Republican leaders and rising stars in Israel.
• Plan and implement meetings, speaking events, conferences, and other events to further your mission.
• Work closely and cooperatively with AIPAC’s staff (regional and national) and lay leaders.
• Travel within the United States frequently and occasionally to Israel.
• Perform other activities as assigned by the Regional Political Director or Deputy National Political Coalitions Director.

 Qualifications & Skills:

• Well-developed political skills, including seven years of political experience in Congress, or in a state legislature/local government, on political campaigns and/or equivalent activities, with proven ability to handle multiple tasks successfully.
• A thorough understanding of and demonstrated experience working within politically conservative circles, including Christian and Veteran communities.
• The ability to research and analyze all aspects of political races and provide recommendations for AIPAC’s successful engagement in races.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• An abiding and demonstrated commitment to advancing the US-Israel relationship.
• 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.

AIPAC is offering a competitive market base salary for this position between $135,000 and $175,000. A job offer will depend on how closely a candidate’s skills, experience and education match the requirements for the role.

In addition to salary, we offer a very generous benefits package and a hybrid work schedule of two days remote and three days in our offices.

Posting Instructions:

• Please provide a cover letter with a resume to be considered. Incomplete applications with missing documentation will not be considered.
• If applying for more than one position please use the 'Attachment' function to attach a position-specific cover letter.
• Please use your legal names when completing the employment application (No nicknames).

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Posting Instructions 

• Please provide a cover letter with a resume to be considered. Incomplete applications with missing documentation will not be considered.
• If applying for more than one position, please use the 'Attachment' function to attach a position-specific cover letter.
• Please use your legal names when completing the employment application (No nicknames).
• AIPAC is an equal-opportunity employer.