Director, Political Engagement – Southwest Region

Director, Political Engagement role in the Southwest Region based in Houston, TX, reporting to the Vice President, Southwest. The role covers political activities, political education, and legislative mobilizations, including work with AIPAC political chairs, national staff, and the region's Members of Congress. Hybrid work: remote two days a week and in office the other three.

Responsibilities

Work closely with and engage AIPAC political chairs (lay leaders) and national staff to achieve political fundraising goals and resources; Recruit, cultivate, and manage engagement of top political donors in the New Leadership Network program; 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; Speak at political briefings in communities throughout the region to encourage active political participation; Write and edit political materials for effective written communication to the region's lay leaders and at local events; Manage implementation of legislative mobilizations to garner congressional support for pro-Israel initiatives, including ongoing engagement and cultivation of key contacts; Manage in-district and D.C.-based lobbying appointments of the region's Members of Congress

Requirements

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; Ability to juggle many different projects simultaneously across several teams within the region; A collaborative personal style; Knowledge of Middle East current events

Benefits

Competitive and comprehensive benefits package