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
Administrative Assistant
Office
Southern Pacific Region
Roles and Responsibilities
- Manage the front office, answering the phones, interacting with vendors and guests
- Assist Regional Political Director in planning events, preparing documents, and scheduling, as necessary
- Work with the Deputy Regional Director, as well as other area directors, as needed, in implementation of goals and strategies
- Assist in planning small and large scale membership/fundraising events
- Work with local and regional staff to ensure that goals are being met
- Continually assess tasks and goals, and work to streamline procedures to ensure quality control
- Management of office supplies
- Assist in event planning, including but not limited to:
- Design of invitations and other visuals
- Organize and track mailings and event attendance
- Print our and distribute daily memos and news items
- Participate in weekly regional and national staff meetings
- Implement and track various mailings
- Update member database and pull lists as needed
- Help in the recruiting of members to attend local and national events
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Ability to work effectively with AIPAC's staff and diverse lay leadership
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, especially on phones
- Ability to work with staff engaged in various developmental and administrative functions
- Basic understanding of the local and national political landscape
- Ability to multi-task
- Must be self-motivated and independent
- Ability to take initiative
- Have good organizational skills
- Ability to exercise considerable judgment and discretion in establishing and maintaining confidentiality and good working relationships
- Must have graduated with a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- Full competencies in the Microsoft Office Suite, PledgeMaker, and Business Objects
- Must be able to work in a demanding but rewarding environment
Reports to
Office Manager
No phone calls please.
AIPAC is an equal opportunity employer.
