AIPAC is a registered domestic lobby whose principal mission is to work with Congress on legislation that strengthens the relationship between the United States and Israel.
Title
Regional Outreach Director
Office
Midwest Regional Office
Roles and Responsibilities
- Building relationships with key political, religious, and community leaders within religiously motivated pro-Israel Christian communities in the Midwest Region, and educating them about the US- Israel relationship
- Recruiting participants for regional and national AIPAC events, and for AIEF educational missions to Israel
- Maintaining and expanding relationships with Israel trip alumni
- Promoting pro-Israel political participation
- Analyzing local political trends
- Performing necessary research and preparing background materials and documents
- Developing and refining action plans
- Working closely with AIPAC's staff (regional and national) and lay leaders
- Planning and implementing meetings, speaking events, conferences and other events
- Assisting with mobilization on important legislative campaigns
- Assisting in educational meetings with candidates for federal office
- Traveling within the region frequently and to Washington, DC as needed.
- Traveling occasionally to Israel with local leaders and contacts
- Performing other activities as assigned by the Regional Director or National Outreach Director
Qualifications
- Well-developed political skills, including at least 5 years of political experience, in Congress, in a state legislature or local government, on political campaigns, and/or equivalent activities, with proven ability to handle multiple tasks successfully
- Thorough understanding of and demonstrated experience working with religiously motivated pro-Israel Christian communities and politics
- An abiding commitment to advance the US-Israel relationship
- Highly intelligent with strong academic background (Bachelor's degree minimum)
- Superior organizational skills with keen attention to detail
- Team-oriented personality with can-do attitude
- Strong communication (oral and written) and research skills
- Ability to travel regularly
Reports to
Midwest Regional Director
AIPAC is an equal opportunity employer.
