Assistant Director (P/T Variable)

About the role

AJC's Regional Offices connect the local communities with AJC’s global advocacy work to enhance the well-being of the Jewish people and Israel. You will manage work with moderate, but important impact on the organization's mission and goals. Works with regular oversight to solve moderately complex problems and make moderate and significant decisions. Incumbents manage programs, projects, initiatives, and events that advance AJC’s mission and advocacy efforts.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and execution of the department's strategy, goals, objectives, and action plans
• Manage and facilitate advocacy and outreach programs, projects, initiatives, events, meetings, trainings, and/or missions
• Implement new opportunities to expand departmental initiatives beyond existing programs
• May participate and support the work of Boards, committees, task forces, or working groups
• Leverage resources to help build awareness of and support for the AJC and department initiatives
• Research, monitor, and report on developments, issues, and trends impacting the department and AJC priorities
• Cook up and manage programmatic spending for initiatives they work on
• Coordinate, attend, and/or lead meetings
• Develop relationships with and engage strategic contacts, groups, and organizations
• Support the building of coalitions, partnerships, and initiatives with organizations and other external partners to further AJC’s mission
• Aid in representing AJC and the department in the community, at functions, and in other public forums
• Draft, edit, and disseminate communications resources and materials

Requirements

This is a part-time variable hour job, working 20 to 23 hours a week. This job requires regional travel, therefore having a car is necessary.

Supervisory Role

Individual contributor

Education, Training, And Experience

• Bachelor's degree (Master's degree preferred)
• Minimum of 5 years of related work experience and intermediate job skills and knowledge

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Passion for the mission, goals, and objectives of AJC
• Committed to AJC’s core values: respect, accountability, integrity, innovation, and collaboration
• Demonstrates professionalism and high standards of conduct
• Ability to work collaboratively with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and listening)
• Strong organization and project management skills, including the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines
• Capacity to multitask and work in a fast-paced and changing environment
• Willing and able to work outside of standard working hours, including early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook), Google Suite applications, and Zoom

Physical Demands

Office employees - Remaining in a stationary position, often sitting or standing for prolonged periods; Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers; Communicating with others to exchange information; Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another

Disclaimers

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute a contract between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.

Compensation

The hourly rate range is $34 to $36 for this position depending on relevant experience and location.