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Summary: The Coordinator, Political Operations will work with the Director, Political Strategy ... polling, fundraising, and other race-related data. * For Israel seminars, prepare research books ...

Guides students through analyzing legislative processes, comparing political systems, evaluating foreign policy decisions, interpreting polling data, and constructing evidence-based political ...

Guides students through analyzing legislative processes, comparing political systems, evaluating foreign policy decisions, interpreting polling data, and constructing evidence-based political ...

Guides students through analyzing legislative processes, comparing political systems, evaluating foreign policy decisions, interpreting polling data, and constructing evidence-based political ...

Guides students through analyzing legislative processes, comparing political systems, evaluating foreign policy decisions, interpreting polling data, and constructing evidence-based political ...

Guides students through analyzing legislative processes, comparing political systems, evaluating foreign policy decisions, interpreting polling data, and constructing evidence-based political ...

Guides students through analyzing legislative processes, comparing political systems, evaluating foreign policy decisions, interpreting polling data, and constructing evidence-based political ...

Guides students through analyzing legislative processes, comparing political systems, evaluating foreign policy decisions, interpreting polling data, and constructing evidence-based political ...

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How much do political polling jobs pay per hour?

As of May 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for political polling in the United States is $24.47, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $30.29 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Political Polling job?

A Political Polling job involves designing, conducting, and analyzing surveys to gauge public opinion on political candidates, policies, and issues. Professionals in this field collect data through various methods like phone interviews, online surveys, or in-person polling. They interpret the results to identify trends, which help political campaigns, parties, and policymakers make informed decisions. Strong analytical skills and knowledge of statistics are crucial for success in this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Political Polling position, and why are they important?

Success in Political Polling requires strong analytical skills, statistical knowledge, and a background in political science, sociology, or a related field. Familiarity with data analysis tools such as SPSS, R, or Python, as well as survey software and methodologies, is essential. Excellent communication, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities help professionals interpret data and clearly convey findings. These competencies ensure accurate, reliable polling data that inform campaign strategies and public policy decisions.

What are some common challenges faced in political polling roles?

Professionals in political polling often encounter challenges such as ensuring high response rates, maintaining data accuracy, and dealing with rapidly changing public opinions. Tight deadlines during election cycles can make workload management and prioritization crucial skills in this field. Additionally, political pollsters must be adept at crafting unbiased questions and interpreting results amid complex social and political contexts. These factors require a combination of technical expertise and adaptability to produce insightful and trustworthy polling results.
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Infographic showing various Political Polling job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, and 14% Temporary. Highlights an 86% In-person, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $50,889 per year, or $24.5 per hour.
Coordinator, Political Operations

Coordinator, Political Operations

AIPAC

Washington, DC • Hybrid

$50K - $55K/yr

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago


Job description

Summary:  The Coordinator, Political Operations will work with the Director, Political Strategy & Campaigns to support the political department in its day to day operation. This role also offers support to the Israel Seminars department, working closing with the Israel Seminars Director.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Keep up on political news impacting Congress and the Executive Branch and remain informed on national political trends.
  • Develop weekly 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.
  • For Israel seminars, prepare research books with member bios, voting records, and position papers.
  • Assist with the development of pre-trip educational resources.
  • Assist with AIEF alumni events, and other national events as needed.
  • Schedule candidate meetings, appointments, and conference calls.
  • Generate reports and lists from our databases to support Department needs.
  • Create and send e-mail communications to activists and key stakeholders via Salesforce and Salesforce Marketing Cloud.
  • Assist team members in the preparation of materials for meetings and events.
  • Coordinate Department meetings and submit expense reports for senior Political Department staff.
  • Administrative support for Political Department.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Skills:

  • A strong commitment to the U.S.-Israel relationship and a willingness to work on a bipartisan basis.
  • Bachelor’s degree required or commensurate experience.
  • A minimum of 1-2 years of professional experience.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential.
  • The ability to multi-task and engage with key stakeholders across the organization.
  • Possessing an aptitude for analytics, software systems and other tools including excel, PowerPoint, adobe and related presentation tools is required.
  • A willingness to learn systems and adapt to a developing and expanding political operation.

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.

Posting Instructions:

  • Please provide a cover letter with a resume to be considered. Incomplete applications with missing documentation will not be considered.
  • If applying for more than one position, please use the 'Attachment' function to attach a position-specific cover letter.
  • Please use your legal names when completing the employment application (No nicknames).

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.