Regional Director

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

AJCs Regional Offices connect the local communities with AJCs global advocacy work to enhance the well-being of the Jewish people and Israel. We maintain the agencys nationwide presence by attracting leaders and donors to AJC enhancing the organizations 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 overseeing and developing work with significant impact on the organizations mission and goals; manages a medium size staff and revenue goals of at least ($5 million). Works with significant latitude to solve complex problems and make strategically important decisions impacting the region.

Incumbents at this level develop and oversee strategies programs projects initiatives and events that advance AJCs mission and advocacy efforts. Working with significant latitude and autonomy this position is responsible for outreach and engagement with high- level stakeholders building coalitions and partnerships and serving as a subject-matter expert and advisor. This position is accountable for expanding the scope and impact of initiatives developing program support and resources and representing AJC in a variety of public forums.

Your Role

• Lead the development and execution of the regions 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 Boards committees task forces or working groups
• Manage and mentor team staff
• Identify research cultivate engage solicit and steward existing donors and new prospects
• Leverage resources to help build awareness of and support for the AJC and department initiatives
• Lead financial development efforts including fundraising initiatives donor outreach meeting fundraising goals and related activities
• Oversee and maintain accurate financial records and budgets
• Create reports and analyze department activities metrics and impact
• Serve as consultant strategic advisor and subject-matter expert to internal and external stakeholders
• Supervise and conduct research monitor and report on developments issues and trends impacting the department and AJC priorities
• Direct the departments administrative functions
• Develop relationships with and engage high-level strategic contacts groups and organizations
• Represent AJC and the department in the community at functions in the media and in other public forums
• Identify recruit and develop leadership talent
• Collaborate on efforts to expand and enhance the regional presence through marketing and communications strategy
• Draft edit and disseminate communications resources and materials

Specific to This Role

• Supervise and build strategies for AJC expansion outside of Atlanta to include young adult and teen engagement and programs in Charlotte and other potential cities in the Southeast.
• Ability to travel 10-15% of the time outside of the immediate location
• Serve as regional spokesperson for AJC in the Southeast to media elected officials community leaders and religious leaders
• Collaborate closely with the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival.
• Serve as subject matter expert and leader on Black/Jewish relations initiative.
• Supervise and grow AJC southeast expansion strategies to include teen engagement and young professional programs.

Supervisory Role

Medium office/team of 4-7

Education Training and Experience

• Bachelors degree (Masters degree preferred)
• Minimum of 10 years of experience proficient to advanced job skills and knowledge and proficient leadership skills

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Passion for the mission goals and objectives of AJC
• Committed to AJCs core values: respect accountability integrity innovation and collaboration
• Fundraising experience
• 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
• Demonstrates financial literacy and the ability to contribute to the fiscal health of the organization
• 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 Zoom
• Ability to direct motivate and develop individuals and/or teams

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 $155000 to $180000 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