Summary:
The Northeast Regional Rabbinic Director will be responsible for training targeted rabbis to engage members of Congress effectively, empower congregants to participate in pro-Israel politics meaningfully, and use their unique voices to advocate for bipartisan nonprescriptive activism surrounding the US-Israel relationship publicly.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
- Political Engagement:
- Empower targeted rabbis in key congressional districts to develop and nurture relationships with members of Congress on issues of importance to the US-Israel relationship
- Educate select rabbis to be effective policy advocates
- Work with rabbis to mobilize their communities to garner congressional support for pro-Israel initiatives
- Fundraising and Communal Leadership Engagement:
- Work with clergy to encourage key communal lay leaders to invest in pro-Israel political activity.
- Collaborate with AIPAC staff in the Northeast region to create opportunities to increase political activism in targeted communities
- Advocacy:
- Encourage rabbis to share messages in support of AIPAC
- General:
- Deliver speeches and briefings on the importance of political activism in support of the US-Israel relationship.
- Ensure key data is captured in our database in a timely manner and to use data to make more impactful decisions, analyze opportunities, and evaluate success
- Work with national leadership to ensure external messaging resonates in the field
- Other duties as assigned by the National Rabbinic Director
Qualifications & Skills:
- Passion for a strong U.S.-Israel relationship and commitment to AIPAC’s mission
- 7 years of development or political experience
- Deep understanding of synagogues and the broader Jewish community
- Ability to work with all streams of Judaism
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to be flexible as demanded by a rapidly changing environment
- Travel required
- Knowledge of Middle East current events
AIPAC is offering a competitive market base salary for the position between $117,000.00 and $147,000.00 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:
- 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 position-specific cover letters.
- Please use your legal name when completing the employment application (no nicknames).
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