Regional Political Coordinator

American Israel Public Affairs Committee; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Political Coordinator to enhance political engagement in the Mid-Atlantic and New England regions. This role involves supporting political initiatives, managing events, and conducting research to inform strategies. The ideal candidate will have a passion for fostering strong U.S.-Israel relations and possess excellent organizational and communication skills. In this dynamic position, you will play a crucial role in driving political activities and supporting the regional team. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to making a difference in political advocacy.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant work experience required.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support political engagement and administrative tasks for the region.
• Coordinate logistics for fundraising events and meetings.

Skills

Excellent written and communication skills

Event planning and execution

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Self-starter

Passion for U.S. – Israel relationship

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $50,000 USD to $70,000 USD
  
  AIPAC is offering a competitive market salary for the position. The job offer 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' total compensation package. Additionally, we currently work remotely two days a week and in our offices the other three. AIPAC is an equal-opportunity employer.

Description

Summary: Our Baltimore or Boston office is looking for a Political Coordinator who will be responsible for the day-to-day support of the Mid-Atlantic and New England Regional Office. This position will help encourage greater political engagement and administrative support across the region, working with the political & development departments.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Research and Reporting

• Track and report on relevant political giving data, including FEC giving for prospects
• Conduct research on congressional races
• Create, maintain and analyze Salesforce reports and data
• Research, gather and deliver political information requested by political activists
• Maintain up-to-date political bios and intros for members of Congress

Events

• Create, manage and track political fundraising events through the AIPAC PAC portal
• Coordinate logistics of lay leaders lobbying meetings, caucus meetings and Meet & Greets with Members of Congress
• Coordinate logistics for political events and group meetings
• Assist with scheduling and organizing of donor, candidate and lobbying meetings
• Assist with recruitment for summits, trainings and national conferences
• Track legislative efforts and congressional statements and actions
• Send targeted Action Alerts and other related emails
• Track data on mobilization actions taken by activists.

Other

• Responsible for all administrative support for regional political team.
• Monitor local news outlets for political news relevant to the region
• Other duties as assigned by Regional Political Director

Qualifications & Skills:

• Passion for a strong U.S. – Israel relationship a must
• Minimum of 1-2 years of relevant work experience
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Experience with planning and executing events
• Experience on political campaigns or with elected official offices a plus
• Strong attention to detail; excellent organizational and time planning skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize work to meet deadlines
• Must be a self-starter

Posting Instructions:

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