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 Deputy Regional Political Director who will be responsible for the day-to-day support of the Regional Political Department. This position will help encourage greater political engagement and political involvement across the region, working with the political department as well as Area Directors on tracking and organizing political activity throughout Southern California, Arizona, Nevada, Hawaii and Utah.
Detailed Duties:

• Help track House and Senate races in the region
• Assist with planning and executing local Congressional Club events and Congressional Club components in local events
• Attend and assist in regional events
• Establish and maintain contact with House and Senate campaigns to assist in the scheduling of candidate meetings and facilitate the submission of position papers
• Solicit financial support for AIPAC’s Annual Campaign
• Conduct candidate meetings
• Assist the political network chairs as well as Board members with political event preparation and coordination, specifically with regards to the AIPAC Pac portal
• Research, track and record FEC and polling data
• Work with colleagues to increase pro-Israel political participation in the region (Solicit Congressional Club commitments)
• Assist with AIPAC legislative grassroots mobilizations
• Assist with scheduling and organizing of caucuses in the regions and lobbying appointments during the AIPAC Policy Conference
• Assist with the integration of AIPAC’s activist bases in the Jewish and Outreach communities
• Promote participation at local and national AIPAC events including regional events and national political training conferences
• Research, gather and deliver information requested by pro-Israel political activists
• Other duties as assigned

Qualification and Skills:

• Passion for a strong U.S. – Israel relationship a must
• Bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience
• Minimum of 3 years of political experience
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Proven solicitation skills
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Ability to work within a team to accomplish goals
• Collaborative work style
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office

AIPAC offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that contributes to employees overall total compensation package. We are currently working remotely two days a week and, in our offices, the other three. AIPAC is an equal opportunity employer.
Posting Instructions:

• Please provide a cover letter with a 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 'Attachment' function to attach a position-specific cover letter.
• Please use your legal names when completing the employment application (No nicknames).

Job Type: Full-time