Director, Rabbinic Leadership

Job description

The Western States Regional Rabbinic Director will be responsible for training targeted rabbis to effectively engage members of Congress, empower congregants to meaningfully participate in pro-Israel politics, and use their unique voices to publicly advocate for bipartisan nonprescriptive activism surrounding the US-Israel relationship.

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

Knowledge of Middle East current events

AIPAC is offering a competitive market base salary between $125,000.00 and $165,000.00 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. We currently work remotely two days a week and in our offices the other three. AIPAC is an equal-opportunity employer.

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