Regional Political Engagement Director

American Israel Public Affairs Committee; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive and comprehensive benefits package

Remote work two days a week

Job summary

A public affairs organization is seeking to fill a role focused on fundraising and political engagement. Responsibilities include working with political chairs, creating training programs, and researching information for political activists. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree and five years of political experience. Effective communication skills are essential. The role offers a competitive salary ranging from $115,000 to $137,000 and allows remote work two days a week.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of political experience or other relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with AIPAC political chairs to achieve fundraising goals.
• Create and implement training program for political chairs.
• Speak at political briefings to encourage active participation.
• Write and edit political materials for effective communication.

Skills

Passion for a strong U.S.-Israel relationship

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to juggle multiple projects

Collaborative personal style

Knowledge of Middle East current events

Education

Bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience

Job description

NYC Office
711 Third Ave.
12th Floor
New York, NY 10017, USA

NYC Office
711 Third Ave.
12th Floor
New York, NY 10017, USA

• Work closely with AIPAC political chairs (lay leaders) and national staff to achieve political fundraising goals and resources
• Create and implement training program for political chairs to solicit new donors
• Promote participation of political chairs at political training conferences
• Research, gather and deliver information requested by political activists
• Train and oversee political chair use of the AIPAC PAC portal and troubleshoot as needed
• Recruit next generation of political leadership
• Speak at political briefings in communities throughout the region to encourage active political participation
• Write and edit written political materials for effective communication to the region’s lay leaders and at local events

Qualifications & Skills:

• Passion for a strong U.S.-Israel relationship and commitment to AIPAC’s mission
• Bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience
• Minimum of 5 years of political experience (working on political campaigns, or on Capitol Hill) or other relevant work experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to juggle many different projects simultaneously across several teams within the region
• A collaborative personal style
• Knowledge of Middle East current events

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Work closely with AIPAC political chairs (lay leaders) and national staff to achieve political fundraising goals and resources
• Create and implement training program for political chairs to solicit new donors
• Promote participation of political chairs at political training conferences
• Research, gather and deliver information requested by political activists
• Train and oversee political chair use of the AIPAC PAC portal and troubleshoot as needed
• Recruit next generation of political leadership
• Speak at political briefings in communities throughout the region to encourage active political participation
• Write and edit written political materials for effective communication to the region’s lay leaders and at local events

Qualifications & Skills:

• Passion for a strong U.S.-Israel relationship and commitment to AIPAC’s mission
• Bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience
• Minimum of 5 years of political experience (working on political campaigns, or on Capitol Hill) or other relevant work experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to juggle many different projects simultaneously across several teams within the region
• A collaborative personal style
• Knowledge of Middle East current events

AIPAC is offering a competitive market base salary for the position between $115,000.00 and $137,000.00 The 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' total compensation package. We currently work remotely two days a week and in our offices the other three. AIPAC is an equal-opportunity employer.

Posting Instructions:

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