Associate Regional Director

POSITION TITLE: Associate Regional Director

REPORTS TO: Regional Director

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: May directly supervise one or more support staff.

LOCATION: Dallas Texas

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:

Assist Regional Director in planning developing and implementing advocacy initiatives program activities and services in the community to advance ADLs mission within North Texas and Oklahoma. This includes but is not limited to community outreach communications incident response Jewish community engagement law enforcement engagement public-facing programming and young leadership development. Collaborate with all West Division team members to support the execution of regional programming. Assist the Regional Director in relevant budget preparation office management staff development and supervision where appropriate. It is estimated that this role will have a70%-timeallocation to North Texas and Oklahoma and a 30% allocation to supporting statewide advocacy across Texas and Oklahoma.

Primary:

• Supportteamin implementing ADL programs and projectsidentifyingopportunities to respond to the environment or proactively drive mission-based conversations.
• Work with programmatic staff to achieve the goals outlined in the regionsoperating plan and implement ADLs strategic priorities
• Collaborate withthe Director of Policy anddivision team on planning and execution of state-based legislation and local government initiatives.
• Identifyand build organizational partnerships in key advocacy spaces.
• Assistin the planning and executionofadvocacyinitiatives across the region.
• Support staff and the programs for which they are responsible. Assistin relevant budget preparations.
• Respond to and resolve the most complex or sensitive complaints of discrimination antisemiticincidentsand other civil rights with Policy Counsel as appropriate. Ensure that required reports are maintained.
• Work with Regional Director to develop and implement community outreach including initiatives and joint ventures with elected leaders and diverse interfaith and cross-cultural organizations active within the region.
• Represent ADL and present in a variety of forums to promote public awareness of ADLs mission.
• Organize Regional Board meetings and engagement programs.
• Serve as the regions staff lead on Board Engagement including the planning and execution of Regional Board meetings engagement programs and working with the Regional Director and Development Team to develop strategies to manage relationships with volunteer leaders.
• Undertake special projects and cross-regional assignments as needed.
• Ensure the smooth functioning of the regional office in the absence of the Regional Director.
• Help oversee assigned interns and the programs for which they are responsible.

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.

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.
• Prior experience with Salesforce preferred.
• 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:

• Between five and six years of progressively responsible community outreach experience including program and operational management.
• 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:

• Abachelorsdegree or equivalent experience plusadditionalrelated college courses or professionaltraining required.
  
  

Work Environment:

• ADL is a hybrid environment; this role will require 3 days in the office.

Compensation:

• This position has a salary range of $65000 to $80000. This salary range is reflective of a position based in Dallas Texas. 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.