Job Description: Political Advisor

The Political Advisor will assist the Political Officer in reporting on political developments in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and New Mexico affecting interests relating to Israel. He or she will also provide support to all members of the team through administrative support such for the organisation of Political visits and event logistics. The mission of the Consulate is to forward the bilateral cooperation between Israel and our five-state region in the political, economic, academic, cultural, and media realms. The role of the Political Advisor is to assist in maintaining and developing relationships with all levels of government. 

Role Responsibilities

• Manage existing relationships and foster new relationships with federal, state, and local elected officials in the region.

• Provide frequent reports/updates on federal, state, and local elected and appointed political officials as well as pertinent legislation.

• Coordinate delegations to Israel as well as Israeli delegations to the Southwest United States region.

• Craft external communication on relevant political affairs activities 

• Engage in public diplomacy efforts aimed at educating communities about Israeli policies and Middle East politics.

• Monitor social media platforms within the political space.

• Develop real-time social media content in response to political updates. 

• Foster cooperation between the State of Israel and institutes of higher education in our region.

• Make available Israel-related information, programs, and speakers to campuses in the Southwest United States.

Education: Bachelor’s degree

Resume submission details: 

CVs should be sent to: dcm@houston.mfa.gov.il​