Department/Region: Political
Location: Washington, DC
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Director, Political Research
Version Date: June 2024

Summary

AIPAC’s mission is to encourage and persuade the U.S. government to enact specific policies that create a strong, enduring, and mutually beneficial relationship with our ally Israel. Our focus is clear: we come to work every day motivated to keep America strong and Israel secure.

The Research Coordinator works with the Director of Political Research & the Political Strategy & Campaigns Director to manage AIPAC's national political research efforts.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Keep up on political news impacting Congress and the Executive Branch and remain informed on national political trends.
• Track political developments.

• Develop PowerPoints on political races and key political trends for use in national and regional briefings.
• Maintain knowledge of congressional races to manage databases and update information systems on congressional candidates, polling, fundraising, and other race-related data.
• Schedule candidate meetings, appointments, and conference calls
• Other departmental responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Bachelor's degree preferred, or commensurate experience
• Campaign or political experience preferred
• A strong commitment to the U.S.-Israel relationship
• Basic understanding of politics and the Middle East
• Effective writing skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent organizational skills with keen attention to detail

AIPAC is offering a competitive market base salary between $50,000.00 and $55,000.00 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.

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.