Deputy Regional Director
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$ 115000 - 125000
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Job Description
Overview
POSITION TITLE: Deputy Regional Director Midwest
REPORTS TO:Senior Regional Director Midwest
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Associate and Assistant Regional Director(s)
LOCATION: Chicago Illinois
Grade/Class: Grade H Exempt PSA-Eligible
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
The Deputy to the Senior Regional Director of ADL Midwest assists in the administration of the office including office management budget preparation staff development and supervision. Assist the Senior Regional Director in planning developing and implementing advocacy initiatives program activities public relations and services in the community to advance ADLs mission within the region. Undertake an area of special responsibility that encompasses the entire Region.
Responsibilities
Primary:
- Provide routine general office management. Oversee assigned regional program and the initiatives for which they are responsible. Assist in the selection and supervision of interns. Ensure the smooth functioning of the regional office in the absence of the Senior Regional Director. Assist in budget preparation and general office management.
- Respond to and resolve the most complex or sensitive complaints of antisemitic incidents and other extremistissues. Conduct and oversee in-depth fact-finding research. Coordinate with Policy Counsel as appropriate. Ensure that required reports and comprehensive incident tracking 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. LGBTQ African-American Hispanic and Latino groups / Muslim leaders Catholic scholars and other faith leaders.
- Draft public statements including op-eds social media and responses to media requests.
- Recruit develop and support volunteer leaders at all levels. Work closely with board members and high-profile community leaders.
- Guide and mentor the Associate/Assistant Regional Director(s) by sharing experience of effective strategies and problem-solving approaches. Implement ADL programs and projects tailoring them to local community needs and issues.
- Collaborate with team members in the broader Central Division and ADL at large to share solutions and create a unified brand for the ADL mission.
- Represent ADL and give speeches in a variety of forums to promote public awareness of ADLs mission. Respond to inquiries from the media 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.
- Undertake special projects and Divisional/cross-regional assignments as needed.
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:
- High degree of tact and discretion.
- Proven diplomatic and conflict resolution skills are required.
- Excellent administrative organizational and interpersonal skills are required.
- Proven ability to work with and influence a wide variety of people.
- Strong public speaking and writing skills are required.
- Ability to multi-task is essential.
- Comfort in working with colleagues remotely across the country isessential.
- Strong competencywith Microsoft Office ( Outlook Excel PowerPoint)required.
- Familiarity with WordPress Salesforce and social media platforms or ability to adapt quickly to new technologyplatforms.
Attributes:
- Committed to contributing to a culture where everyone thrives
- Collaborative team-player.
- Creative and innovative; takes initiative.
- Results-oriented a problem solver (versus a problem identifier)
- Excels in dynamic environments that require adaptability
- Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Energized by ADLs mission and work
Work Experience:
- The ideal candidate has significant years experience of progressively responsible public affairs or external relations experience including program and operational and people management experience.
Education:
- Bachelors degree or equivalent work experiencerequired.
Work Environment:
- ADL is a hybrid environment; this role may require 3 days in the office.
Compensation:
- This position has a salary range of $115000 to $125000. This salary range is reflective of a position based in Chicago Illinois. 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
