Assistant Director
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Job Description
Founded in 1906 AJC seeks to enhance the well-being of the Jewish people and Israel and to advance human rights and democratic values in the United States and around the world. Among Jewish advocacy organizations AJCisthe leader in the global arena. We are known for our unparalleled access to diplomats government officials and faith leaders in more than 100 addition to our New York headquarters and Office of Policy and Diplomatic Affairs in Washington D.C. AJC has offices across the U.S. and around the globe and maintains partnerships with Jewish communities worldwide.
AJCs New England office is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Assistant Director. The position offers an exceptional opportunity to participate in AJCs global advocacy program and become a part of a dynamic regional operation. AJC New England is seeking a highly motivated and strategically minded Assistant Director who is dedicated to AJCs work and committed to excellence in all s/he does.
The New England AJC office is the regions premier global Jewish advocacy organization dedicated to securing the freedom and safety of Jews and other vulnerable peoples in the United States Israel and around the world. To advance this purpose AJC New England promotes a program that merges innovative advocacy with diplomatic legislative and community engagement.
The Assistant Director will play an important role in advancing AJC New Englands strategic interests. The successful candidate will be a resourceful leader who welcomes a demanding role and exhibits pride and professionalism in his or her work.
The Assistant Director will provide strong leadership for the management and implementation of office campaigns major events and other addition the Assistant Director will coordinate with staff and lay teams to ensure that events and initiatives are effectively coordinated with our development communications advocacy and leadership activity.
The Assistant Director will also have training and presentation skills that will support AJC initiatives focused on antisemitism education K-12 educational outreach and community engagement.
Finally the Assistant Director will serve as a liaison to Jewish communal institutions and support partnerships outside of the Jewish world.
In addition the Assistant Director will be expected to:
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the development and execution of the departments strategy goals objectives and action plans.
- Manage and facilitate advocacy and outreach programs projects initiatives events meetings training 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.
- May assist with development efforts including participation in fundraising initiatives and plans donor outreach providing materials for grant applications and reports and related activities.
- Maintain and manage programmatic spending for initiatives they work on
- Research monitor and report on developments issues and trends impacting the department and AJC priorities.
- 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 AJCs mission.
- Assist in representing AJC and the department in the community at functions and in other public forums.
- Draft edit and disseminate communications resources and materials.
Education Training and Experience
- Bachelors degree (Masters 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 AJCs core values: respect teamwork integrity excellence and accountability
- 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 and Outlook) Google Suite applications and zoom.
Benefits:
Comprehensive benefits package includes:
- 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
*After applicable waiting or probationary periods have been met
AJC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The salary range for this position is $70000 to $80000 depending on relevant experience.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
