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