The Regional Synagogue Initiative Director will help grow the pro-Israel movement in the Mid-Atlantic region by organizing and expanding AIPAC’s presence in key synagogues. By building relationships with clergy and synagogue lay-leaders in targeted congregations, this person will help educate them about issues affecting Israel, train them to become pro-Israel political activists, and inspire them to greater involvement with AIPAC. Job Duties & Responsibilities: Cultivate congregational lay-leadership to: Model pro-Israel activism and recruit new activists Organize pro-Israel congregants at the synagogue level Integrate lay-leaders into larger AIPAC community Work with rabbinic leadership to: Increase pro-Israel political activism among synagogue leadership and congregants Create programming and networking opportunities for rabbis at local, regional and national level Identify and solicit potential and current AIPAC donors Represent AIPAC, including public speaking, at synagogue and regional events Work with national and regional staff to determine which synagogues to target, develop a work plan for engaging targeted synagogues and oversee the plan’s implementation Other duties as assigned by the National Synagogue Initiative Director or Mid-Atlantic Regional Director

Passion for Israel as well as AIPAC’s mission
3 to 5 years of Development experience
Understanding of synagogue and rabbinic communities
Ability to work with all streams of Judaism
Bachelor’s degree preferred or commensurate experience
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
Travel required