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
Assistant Area Director, Chicago
Roles and Responsibilities
The Assistant Area Director will work within the four-member Chicago team and the entire Midwest team on development, events, political activism and other activities to ensure organizational success, primarily in the Chicago area.
- Seeking, initiating and managing cultivation "parlor meetings" hosted by donors.
- Gift solicitations and renewals.
- Building strong relationships through attentive donor stewardship.
- Networking with current AIPAC donors to identify family, friends and colleagues who could become donors or political activists.
- Identifying, researching and calling new prospects.
- Encouraging political involvement by members and fostering activism across the range of AIPAC activities.
- Briefing and educating members on legislative, political and Middle East developments.
- Recruitment for national AIPAC events (Policy Conference, National Summit and missions to Israel).
Qualifications
- Passionate about Israel
- Knowledge of Israel politics a plus
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills and enjoy member interaction
- Comfortable with public speaking
- Comfortable with face-to-face solicitation
- Able to motivate people to take action
- Knowledge of the Chicago Jewish community a plus
- Ability to multi-task and implement event logistics
- Must be self-motivated and able to work independently
- Must have graduated with a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- Full competencies in the Microsoft Office Suite
Reports to
Deputy Director, Midwest
No phone calls please.
AIPAC is an equal opportunity employer.
