What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coordinator, Research position at AIPAC?
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.
The Research Coordinator works with the Director of Political Research & the Political Strategy & Campaigns Director to manage AIPAC's national political research efforts. Overall, this role is responsible for monitoring and analyzing political developments at the national level, with a particular focus on Congress, the Executive Branch, and key congressional races. The individual will track political trends, candidate activity, polling, fundraising, and other race-related developments, translating this information into timely insights and presentations for national and regional leadership. The role also supports the team’s political engagement efforts by coordinating candidate meetings, appointments, and calls and maintaining accurate, up-to-date political data and systems.
Key Responsibilities:
• Keep up on political news impacting Congress and the Executive Branch and remain informed on national political trends.
• Track political developments.
• Develop PowerPoints on political races and key political trends for use in national and regional briefings.
• Maintain knowledge of congressional races to manage databases and update information systems on congressional candidates, polling, fundraising, and other race-related data.
• Schedule candidate meetings, appointments, and conference calls
• Other departmental responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications & Skills:
• Bachelor's degree preferred, or commensurate experience
• Campaign or political experience preferred
• A strong commitment to the U.S.-Israel relationship
• Basic understanding of politics and the Middle East
• Effective writing skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent organizational skills with keen attention to detail
AIPAC is offering a competitive market base salary between $50,000.00 and $55,000.00 for the position. A 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’ overall total compensation package.
Note that we currently follow a hybrid schedule with three days in our offices and two days working remotely.
Application Requirements:
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To be considered, please provide a cover letter with a resume.
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We ask that you use your legal name when completing the employment application (no nicknames).
This job description is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and AIPAC reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as deemed appropriate.
Salary : $50,000 - $55,000