Senior Associate Director, Public Affairs

ADL is the leading anti-hate organization in the world. Founded in 1913 to protect the Jewish people, ADL works to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and secure justice and fair treatment to all. In the face of rising antisemitism and extremism, we protect, advocate, and educate, through a mix of programs and services using the latest innovations and technology, and seek to create a world without hate. More at www.adl.org. 

The Senior Associate Director, Public Affairs (Senior Associate) supports and advances ADL's work to address antisemitism across the American political landscape, through high-impact advocacy campaigns and sustained engagement. This role combines campaign execution and coordination across government and advocacy, persuasive public affairs work and public education and volunteer leader engagement, all related to issues central to ADL’s mission. The role will also help drive proactive responses to political and policy developments designed to advance ADL's efforts to address antisemitism within major coalitions and affiliated networks.

• Collaborate on ADL's engagement strategy across the political ecosystems, with a focus on elected officials, party organizations, political infrastructure, advocacy networks, etc.
• Support the ongoing expansion and maintenance of a network of validators, allies and other partners inside political and civic ecosystems who share ADL's interest in pushing back against extremism.
• Implement priority and special issue campaigns, including key municipal engagements, strategic political outreach and advocacy involving political stakeholders and institutions.
• Support the coordination of cross-functional efforts with ADL's Communications, Center on Extremism, Research and Assessment, Legal and Regional teams to ensure integrated strategy and execution.
• Track political, media and policy developments relevant to ADL's mission and convert these into timely, actionable efforts.

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.

• Solid knowledge and network of either progressive or conservative political ecosystems, including party organizations, advocacy networks and media.
• Direct professional experience inside or alongside these ecosystems preferred.
• Significant experience working independently to synthesize complex issues and turning into actionable strategy
• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication; strong public speaking and persuasive writing.
• Creative, entrepreneurial problem-solver with a bias for action and urgency.
• Strong understanding of antisemitism and anti-Zionism, including how they manifest in political discourse, institutional settings and public life. This is not optional.
• Professional experience working within or in sustained engagement within a political ecosystem, which may include campaigns, legislative offices, advocacy organizations, media operations, policy or research organizations, or comparable environments.
• Clear understanding of 501(c)(3) parameters around political activity.

• Operate with a high level of autonomy
• Energized by ADL's mission and work.
• Decisive and results-oriented; a problem-solver, not a problem-identifier.
• High tolerance for ambiguity and comfort operating in dynamic, evolving environments.
• Collaborative team-player committed to contributing to a culture where everyone thrives.
• Able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

• The ideal candidate has experience in political campaigns, issue advocacy or public-policy work, with a demonstrable track record of advancing organizational goals in political environments.

• Bachelor's degree required, or equivalent experience.

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