Associate Director, Regional Office

About AJC American Jewish Committee

AJC is the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people. We create trusted partnerships with leaders around the world to ensure Jews and Israel are safe and thriving. With an unparalleled reach spanning six continents, AJC engages leaders in more than 110 countries through 40 offices and dozens of partnerships with Jewish communities worldwide. Wherever the Jewish people and Israel need us, AJC is there—empowering leaders in government, education, partner communities, and the private sector to counter antisemitism and act as allies. The challenges we face are global. AJC is leading the global response.

Your Department

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. We maintain the agency's nationwide presence by attracting leaders and donors to AJC, enhancing the organization’s influence with key local, national, and international decision makers and stakeholders, implementing advocacy initiatives at the state and local level, and establishing and nurturing community relationships.

Your Impact

This position makes an impact at AJC by planning and managing work with significant impact on the organization's mission and goals; may supervise direct reports. Works with moderate latitude to solve moderately complex and complex problems and make significant impact decisions. Incumbents plan and manage programs, projects, initiatives, and events that advance AJC’s mission and advocacy efforts. Working with autonomy, an Associate Director is responsible for planning and executing departmental strategies, engaging and communicating with influential stakeholders, and building coalitions and partnerships.

Your Role

Contribute to the development and execution of the department's strategy, goals, objectives, and action plans
Develop, manage, and facilitate advocacy and outreach programs, projects, initiatives, events, meetings, trainings, and/or missions
Identify and 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
Maintain and manage team’s programmatic spending
Create reports and analyze programmatic activities, metrics, and impact
Research, monitor, and report on developments, issues, and trends impacting the department and AJC priorities

Specific to This Role
Will staff public policy committee;
Assist with media outreach and communications;
Work with k-12 schools in addressing antisemitism;
Interact with law enforcement.

Supervisory Role
Individual contributor

Education, Training, And Experience

• Bachelor's degree
  Requires minimum of 8 years of experience, developing job skills and knowledge, and intermediate leadership skills

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
  Strong managerial skills
  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.

Career Path

The salary for this position is $100,000 - $120,000 depending on relevant experience and location. Benefits Regular Full-time employee benefits: Medical, vision, and dental plans Flexible Spending Account options Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - 15 vacation days per year, that increases with continued employment Paid Holidays (many Federal and major Jewish Holidays) Hybrid work schedule 403(b) participation, after one year of employment Transit plan Competitive Paid Parental Leave After applicable waiting or probationary periods have been met