Director, Rabbinic Leadership

Director, Rabbinic Leadership 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 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. 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. AIPAC also offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that contributes to employees’s 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. Posting Instructions Please provide a cover letter with a resume to be considered. Incomplete applications with missing documentation will not be considered. 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). 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. Seniority level Director Employment type Full-time Job function Other Industry Political Organizations and Public Policy Offices Additional Information Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at AIPAC by 2x. Get notified about new Director jobs in Los Angeles, CA. #J-18808-Ljbffr AIPAC