Director ACCESS Global, Engagement

Director - ACCESS Global Engagement
Flexible New York or DC preferred

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 thereempowering 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. Join us.

Your Department
ACCESS AJCs young professional division for adults ages 2240 empowers emerging Jewish leaders from the U.S. and abroad to advocate on the critical domestic and global issues facing our community including combatting antisemitism and ensuring that Jews and Israel thrive. Through ACCESS participants play an active role in AJCs vital work to combat antisemitism and strengthen Israels standing in the worldwhile building meaningful leadership skills and relationships. . With ACCESS AJC is building a global network of young Jewish professionals who are on the front lines of Jewish advocacy.

Your Impact
The Director of ACCESS Global is responsible for overseeing all elements of ACCESS strategic growth program development and execution and alignment with AJCs overall mission and short and long term goals. ACCESS engages emerging leaders through transformative leadership development hands-on advocacy and philanthropy. The Director in collaboration with internal and external partners will lead ACCESS global lay leadership programmatic and advocacy initiatives and the strategic expansion of ACCESS global footprint. The Director will lead and manage the ACCESS Global team and be accountable for both strategic direction and execution..

Your Role
Lead the development and execution of the departments strategy goals objectives and action plans
Develop oversee and facilitate advocacy and outreach programs projects initiatives events meetings trainings and/or missions
Collaborate with and manage the work of ACCESS lay leadership
Lead manage engage mentor and inspire the staff team
Leverage resources to help build awareness of and support for the AJC and department initiatives
Oversee department fundraising
Maintain and manage departmental budget including programmatic spending
Analyze and report on department activities metrics and impact
Serve as consultant strategic advisor and subject-matter expert to internal and external stakeholders
Develop plans for responding to key issues impacting the department
Identify and build partnerships
Represent AJC and the department in the community at functions in the media and in other public forums
Identify recruit and develop leadership talent
Draft edit and disseminate communications resources and materials

Specific to This Role
Oversee a global program: Identify and engage exceptional Jewish young professionals (ages 22-40) from Jewish communities around the world transform them into leaders and donors and connect them to AJC and to each other.
Expert representation: Serve as AJCs expert voice on issues pertaining to Jewish young professionals both internally and with external stakeholders.
Team Leadership & Management: Lead manage engage mentor and inspire the ACCESS Global team including relevant regional and international affiliate staff.
Fundraising strategy: Partner with AJCs National Development Department to create and execute ACCESS fundraising strategy.
Budget oversight: Design administer and oversee the budget for ACCESS Global.
Leadership integration: Collaborate with various AJC departments to incorporate ACCESS leaders into the larger AJC leadership ecosystem.
Regional coordination: Work closely with AJCs U.S. regional offices in coordination with the Department of Regional Offices to ensure engagement of young professionals in their regions.
Event supervision: Oversee the strategy and coordination of national missions and advocacy events for ACCESS Global.

Supervisory Role
Small office/team of 1-3

Education Training and Experience
Bachelors degree (Masters degree preferred)
Requires minimum of 10 years of experience advanced job skills and knowledge and advanced leadership skills

Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Passion for the mission goals and objectives of AJC
Commitment to AJCs core values: respect teamwork integrity excellence and accountability
Strong managerial skills: ability to motivate and develop individuals and teams including early career professionals
Experience in: cultivating and stewarding mid-to-high level donors engaging foundations and grant-writing
Entrepreneurial mindset: able to identify and pursue opportunities
Professionalism: demonstrates high standards of conduct
Collaborative ability: work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds
Excellent communication skills: written verbal and listening
Strong organizational and project management skills: ability to set priorities and meet deadlines
Multitasking capability: work efficiently in a fast-paced and changing environment
Flexibility: willing and able to work outside of standard hours including early mornings evenings and weekends
Technical proficiency: skilled 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 salary for this position is $110000 to $145000 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