Associate Regional Director
Associate Regional Director
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Job Description
Overview
POSITION TITLE: Associate Regional Director
REPORTS TO: Regional Director
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None
LOCATION: Cleveland Region (Ohio Kentucky West Virginia and Western Pennsylvania)
Grade/Class: Grade F Exempt PSA-Eligible
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:
ADL is the leading anti-hate organization in the world. Founded in 1913 its timeless mission is to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment to all. Today ADL continues to fight all forms of antisemitism and bias using innovation and partnerships to drive impact. A global leader in combating antisemitism countering extremism and battling bigotry wherever and whenever it happens ADL works to protect democracy and ensure a just and inclusive society for all.
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Collaborate with Regional Director and divisional staff in planning developing and implementing advocacy initiatives program activities and services in the community to advance ADLs mission within the assigned region. Assist in the administration of the office. Serve as back-up to the Regional Director as needed.
Responsibilities
Primary:
- Connect and conduct outreach with Jewish and non-Jewish communities to advance the mission of the ADL with a primary focus on covering issues incidents and matters related to Ohio Kentucky West Virginia and Western Pennsylvania. May be assigned other areas within the Cleveland Region as needed/appropriate.
- Respond to and resolve complaints of discrimination antisemitic incidents and other civil rights issues. Conduct in-depth fact-finding research initiating contacts and developing sources as appropriate. Coordinate with Civil Rights Area Counsel as appropriate. Ensure that required reports are maintained.
- Develop and implement community outreach including initiatives and joint ventures with elected leaders and diverse interfaith and cross-cultural organizations active within the region e.g. African-American AAPI Hispanic and Latino groups/Muslim leaders Catholic scholars and other faith leaders.
- Implement ADL programs and projects tailoring them to local community needs and issues. Manage education and human relations programming. Conduct training sessions as applicable regarding the above-listed initiatives.
- Provide staff support and programming to lay-led committees which may include Civil Rights Nominating Executive and others as assigned.
- Represent ADL and give speeches in a variety of forums to promote public awareness of ADLs mission.
- Respond to inquiries from media and press outlets and from members of the public demonstrating authoritative knowledge of ADLs policies and positions and relevant local national and world events. Read monitor and respond to media reports and opinion articles.
- Participate in government affairs activities maintaining regular contact with state and local officials as well as with Jewish communal leaders and community members. Advocate for ADL issues in state and local legislature.
- Monitor relevant civil rights lawsuits in the region and identify potential Amicus brief involvement. Keep the Civil Rights Area Counsel informed of developments.
- Oversee assigned regional program staff and the programs for which they are responsible.
- Assist in the recruitment and supervision of office administrative support staff. Select and supervise interns. Ensure the smooth-functioning of the regional office in the absence of the Regional Director.
- May assist in budget preparation and general office management.
- Attend regular work commitments meetings functions and events in Ohio Kentucky West Virginia and Western Pennsylvania
Secondary:
- Engage in ADLs culture of philanthropy which states that every staff person is an integral part of the development process which ultimately leads to resources for the organization and engaged volunteer leadership.
- Participate in fundraising events cultivate potential donors and assist in maintaining donor relationships.
This job description provides a general overview of the role and its key responsibilities. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and ADL reserves the right to assign additional tasks as needed.
Qualifications
Skills:
- Strong administrative organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to work with and influence a wide variety of people.
- Proven diplomatic and conflict resolution skills.
- Strong public speaking advocacy & writing skills.
- Strong problem-solving initiative-taking and project-leadership skills.
- Ability to multi-task.
- Basic computer skills with Microsoft Office (i.e. Word Outlook Excel).
- Ability to connect and communicate with diverse interfaith and cross-cultural communities.
- Ability to use social media and networking applications
Work Experience:
- Five to six years of progressively responsible human relations or community service experience including program and operational management experience.
- Experience in public policy or advocacy related to bias bigotry racism or antisemitism strongly preferred.
- Experience in working with Jewish communal organizations legal legislative/government relations civil rights advocacy also a plus.
Education:
- Bachelors degree equivalent experience plus additional related college courses or professional training
Work Environment:
- ADL is a hybrid environment; this role may require 3 days in the office.
Compensation:
- This position has a salary range of $54000 to $68000. This salary range is reflective of a position based in Cleveland Ohio. Please note that actual salaries are commensurate with experience and reflect the budget for a given position and since ADL has a location-based compensation structure there may be a different range for candidates in other locations.For an overview of our total rewards package please visit aims to create a working environment where every employee can thrive professionally. Our mission-driven work is best accomplished in an environment that supports belonging. ADL values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages people of all races religions nationalities genders LGBTQ individuals people with disabilities and veterans to apply. ADL is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment hiring promotions and other terms conditions and privileges of employment shall be maintained in a manner which does not discriminate on the basis of age race creed religion color national origin sex sexual orientation gender expression marital status physical or mental disability veteran status or military status or in violation of any applicable Federal state or local laws.
ADL will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation to support the interview process please contact the People & Culture department at.
ADL will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act and all other applicable State Local and Federal laws.
The information in this job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job nor is it to be interpreted as a contract for employment.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
