Director, Political Engagement

AIPAC

AIPAC

Atlanta, GA, USA
USD 125k-165k / year
Posted on Jan 8, 2026

Department/Region: Southeast
Location: Atlanta
FLSA Status: Exempt
Travel: Yes
Version Date: December 2025

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Political Activities

  • Work closely with and engage AIPAC political chairs (lay leaders) and national staff to achieve political fundraising goals and resources
  • Recruit, cultivate and manage engagement of top political donors in New Leadership Network program
  • Promote participation of political chairs at political training conferences
  • Research, gather and deliver information requested by political activists
  • Train and oversee political chair use of the AIPAC PAC portal and troubleshoot as needed

Political Education

  • Speak at political briefings in communities throughout the region to encourage active political participation
  • Write and edit written political materials for effective communication to the region’s lay leaders and at local events

Mobilizations

  • Manage implementation of legislative mobilizations to garner congressional support for pro-Israel initiative, including ongoing engagement and cultivation of key contacts
  • Manage in-district and DC based lobbying appointments of the region’s members of Congress

Qualifications & Skills:

  • Passion for a strong U.S.-Israel relationship and commitment to AIPAC’s mission
  • Bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience
  • Minimum of 5 years of political experience (working on political campaigns, or on Capitol Hill) or other relevant work experience
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • The ability to juggle many different projects simultaneously across several teams within the region
  • A collaborative personal style
  • 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. We are currently working remotely two days a week and in our offices the other three. AIPAC is an equal opportunity employer.

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