Assistant Regional Director

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. 

Support the execution of assigned ADL programs in the region which may include some or all of the following: state and local advocacy, community outreach and engagement, incident response, program and event planning and leadership activities. Liaise with regional and division staff on communications, policy, partnerships and outreach. Provide support to assigned task force(s). Assists with regional office operations. 

• Support the implementation of leadership programs, including recruiting new cohorts, scheduling special programs and regular meetings, and coordinating meeting logistics; may assist with leadership task forces.  
• Build community relationships with both Jewish and non-Jewish partner organizations, law enforcement leaders, coalition partners, and others in order to facilitate effective community action. 
• Manage the intake, initial investigation, and resolution of routine incidents, while maintaining on-call readiness to support escalations and organizational crisis response protocols. 
• Appear as an ADL representative in the community, including delivering presentations to community partners. 
• Respond to inquiries from members of the public, demonstrating a working knowledge of ADL’s policies and positions and relevant events, and support the response to press inquiries.   
• Maintain contacts and schedule meetings with the staff of state legislators, local legislators and relevant government officials to promote the mission of ADL. Provide support for Regional Lobby Days. 
• Manage daily operations for the NY/NJ Regional office, providing dedicated scheduling and communications support for the Regional and Deputy Regional Directors. 
• Administer the regional budget, process expenses and check requests, manage vendor invoicing, and maintain accurate financial records and databases. 
• Oversee administrative, technical, and logistical support for virtual and in-person special events, regional programs, and regular board meetings. 
• Conduct ad-hoc research and participate in organizational task forces to advance broader ADL goals. 

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. 

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and strong work ethic. 
• Proven ability to work collaboratively, constructively and with influence.  
• Proven diplomatic and conflict resolution skills.  
• Strong public speaking and writing skills.  
• Comfortable managing and prioritizing multiple responsibilities.  
• Comfort in working with colleagues remotely. 
• Familiarity with Box, Canva, LucidPress, Salesforce, and social media platforms, or ability to adapt quickly to new technology platforms. 

• The ideal candidate has several years of progressively responsible community outreach experience, including program and operational management in a fast-paced office environment. 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required. 

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