AIPAC is a registered domestic lobby whose principal mission is to work with Congress on legislation that strengthens the relationship between the United States and Israel.
Title
Northern New Jersey Area Director
Location
New York, New York
Office
Northeast Regional Office
Roles and Responsibilities
The Area Director is responsible for overseeing all grassroots, political and development outreach in Middlesex, Union, Essex and Morris counties, educating activists about American and Israeli political developments; teaching activists how to be effective pro-Israel advocates in the political arena. The Area Director must also inspire new people to become involved with AIPAC, while continuing to work with our current base of activists.
Additional responsibilities include:
- Plan and execute meetings and events:
- A series of educational briefings
- Several community-wide events per year
- Parlor meetings and outreach to new prospects
- Annual fundraising events for major donors
- Develop AIPAC lay leadership structure:
- Cultivating and recruiting new members
- Working with and strengthening the existing AIPAC Council
- Recruiting members for national and regional programs
- Manage and achieve annual fundraising goals in Middlesex, Union, Essex and Morris counties.
- Coordinate and execute annual development plan, which includes face-to-face solicitations of major donors.
- Deliver speeches and briefings on American and Israeli politics
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree and five years work experience in related field, or commensurate experience.
- Knowledge of Northern New Jersey Jewish communities a plus.
- Knowlege of Israel and politics desirable.
- Experience in non-profit organizations a plus.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Proven track record in face-to-face solicitations.
- Outstanding organizational skills.
- Public speaking skills.
Reports to
Northeast Regional Director
AIPAC is an equal opportunity employer.
