Director, Rabbinic Leadership

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• 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 Western States region to create opportunities to increase political activism in targeted communities.
• 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 specific rabbis to mobilize their communities to garner congressional support for pro-Israel initiatives.
• 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
• 5 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

Pay

AIPAC is offering a competitive market base salary between $115,000.00 and $137,000.00 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.

Benefits

AIPAC also offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that contributes to employees’ overall total compensation package.

Schedule

We currently work remotely two days a week and in our offices the other three.

Equal Opportunity Employer

AIPAC is an equal-opportunity employer.