Assistant 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 Assistant Director, Public Affairs, will focus on project management, research and analysis, and program development for a broad range of Public Affairs core projects, including Ratings and Assessments Institute, Campus Initiatives, Public Affairs, and Volunteer Advocacy and Community Mobilizations.

• Independently design, implement, and manage the full lifecycle of cross-functional projects aligned with Public Affairs and Special Initiatives, establishing strategic project plans, setting key milestones, and driving execution to meet all deadlines.
• Monitor and evaluate project outcomes using data visualization tools and dashboards, including tracking and analyzing the impact of volunteer-led advocacy campaigns.
• Research, analyze, and support the drafting of projects for RAI, CCAE, Public Affairs and Volunteer Advocacy and Community Mobilizations teams.
• Provide written and oral briefings to Public Affairs and Special Initiatives for team leadership.
• Represent Public Affairs and Special Initiatives at meetings, conferences, and other events as needed.
• Provide support for budgeting processes, contract approvals, vendor management, and personnel onboarding, in collaboration with finance and other teams.
• Support digital efforts to mobilize the ADL community and its allies in support of policy efforts, including digital activations like Calls to Action, social media campaigns, etc.

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.

• Project management, administrative, and organizational skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to plan, prioritize, and execute work efficiently.
• Strong computer skills (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Airtable, and Salesforce).
• Ability to research and translate research to advocacy is preferred.
• Analytical, with a solutions mindset, and customer service orientation.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and follow-up.

• High levels of tact, diplomacy, and confidentiality.
• Calm and thoughtful under pressure.
• Team player.
• Anticipates needs and is proactive.
• Passion for ADL’s mission.

• Several years’ experience supporting policy development, advocacy, electoral work, social impact design, or program management in a mission-driven organization.
• Demonstrable experience working with advocacy campaigns and volunteer mobilization efforts preferred.

• An associate’s degree or equivalent experience is required.

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