Summary:

AIPAC’s mission is to encourage and persuade the U.S. government to enact specific policies that create a strong, enduring and mutually beneficial relationship with our ally Israel. Our focus is clear, we come to work every day motivated to keep America strong and Israel secure.

Our Los Angeles office is looking for a Political Coordinator who will be responsible for the day-to-day support of the Western States Political team based in Los Angeles and San Francisco. This position will help encourage greater political engagement and administrative support across the Western States, working with the political & development departments.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Research and Reporting

• Track and report on relevant political giving data
• Conduct research on congressional races
• Create and analyze Salesforce reports and data
• Research, gather and deliver political information requested by political activists

Events

• Work with political leaders to manage events through the AIPAC PAC portal
• Coordinate logistics of lay leaders lobbying meetings, caucus meetings and Meet & Greets with Members of Congress
• Plan logistics and implement recruitment plans of regional political events for political chairs, major political activists and rabbis

• Assist with scheduling and organizing of donor, candidate and lobbying meetings

• Track political events
• Coordinate invitations for members of Congress, local elected officials and other VIPS for regional events

 Mobilizations

• 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.
• Manage relevant constituency databases
• Create PowerPoint presentations
• 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

AIPAC is offering a competitive market base salary for this position between $50,000 and $70,000. A job offer will depend on how closely a candidate’s skills, experience and education match the requirements for the role.

In addition to salary, we offer a very generous benefits package and a hybrid work schedule of two days remote and three days in our offices.

Posting Instructions:

• Please provide cover letter with resume to be considered. Incomplete applications with missing documentation will not be considered.
• In states, where permissible, AIPAC requires employees to be vaccinated against COVID 19 and will consider accommodations for religious and medical exemptions.
• If applying for more than one position please use the 'Attachments' function to attach position specific cover letter.
• Please use your legal name when completing the employment application (no nicknames).