Coordinator, Research

American Israel Public Affairs Committee; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) is seeking a Research Coordinator to support national political research efforts. The role works with senior directors to monitor developments at the national level, focusing on Congress, the Executive Branch, and key races, translating trends into insights and presentations for leadership.

The position involves coordinating candidate meetings, maintaining political data systems, and supporting political engagement activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred, or commensurate experience.
• Campaign or political experience preferred.
• A strong commitment to the U.S.-Israel relationship.
• Basic understanding of politics and the Middle East.
• Effective writing skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with keen attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Keep up on political news impacting Congress and the Executive Branch and remain informed on national political trends.
• Track political developments.
• Develop PowerPoints on political races and key political trends for use in national and regional briefings.
• Maintain knowledge of congressional races to manage databases and update information systems on congressional candidates, polling, fundraising, and other race-related data.
• Schedule candidate meetings, appointments, and conference calls.
• Other departmental responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Campaign experience

Strong U.S.-Israel relationship

Knowledge of politics in Middle East

Writing skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Summary: AIPAC’s mission is to encourage and persuade the U.S. government to enact specific policies that create a strong, enduring, and mutually beneficial relationship with our ally Israel. Our focus is clear: we come to work every day motivated to keep America strong and Israel secure.

The Research Coordinator works with the Director of Political Research & the Political Strategy & Campaigns Director to manage AIPAC's national political research efforts. Overall, this role is responsible for monitoring and analyzing political developments at the national level, with a particular focus on Congress, the Executive Branch, and key congressional races. The individual will track political trends, candidate activity, polling, fundraising, and other race-related developments, translating this information into timely insights and presentations for national and regional leadership. The role also supports the team’s political engagement efforts by coordinating candidate meetings, appointments, and calls and maintaining accurate, up-to-date political data and systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Keep up on political news impacting Congress and the Executive Branch and remain informed on national political trends.
• Track political developments.
• Develop PowerPoints on political races and key political trends for use in national and regional briefings.
• Maintain knowledge of congressional races to manage databases and update information systems on congressional candidates, polling, fundraising, and other race-related data.
• Schedule candidate meetings, appointments, and conference calls
• Other departmental responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree preferred, or commensurate experience
• Campaign or political experience preferred
• A strong commitment to the U.S.-Israel relationship
• Basic understanding of politics and the Middle East
• Effective writing skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent organizational skills with keen attention to detail

AIPAC is offering a competitive market base salary between $50,000.00 and $55,000.00 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.

Note that we currently follow a hybrid schedule with three days in our offices and two days working remotely.

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