Director of Partnerships, Center on Extremism

POSITION TITLE: Director of Partnerships, COE

REPORTS TO: Vice President, COE

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Senior Project Manager, Senior Program Manager, other staff TBD

LOCATION: Any location ADL has an office

GRADE/CLASS: Grade H, 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:

The Director of Partnerships and Initiatives, Center on Extremism (COE), will play a leading role in the Center’s leadership team, overseeing COE’s growing portfolio of strategic partnerships and special projects. This position will amplify COE’s impact by developing and driving strategic partnerships with organizations across diverse industries. The role will also lead the successful creation and execution of partner-centered initiatives that increase COE’s capacity to monitor, expose and disrupt extremism and hate across the ideological spectrum. This position will serve as a key liaison between COE and various external constituents and will collaborate with various internal experts, teams and partners.

Primary:

• Oversee, manage and motivate staff working on a growing portfolio of strategic partnerships and special projects.
• Strategically evaluate, secure and develop new relationships with partner organizations that increase COE’s impact on extremism and hate.
• Oversee the development and implementation of multiple projects and initiatives with external partners, including serving as primary COE point of contact.
• Develop roadmaps, timelines and strategies for new initiatives in consultation with COE VP.
• Work closely with COE’s Senior Team and Partnership Team to develop and implement priorities, strategies and impact goals related to partnerships.
• Provide thought partnership to COE leadership in strategic planning and devising new projects and initiatives
• Provide logistical support for ongoing and upcoming COE projects
• Perform other tasks as needed.

Secondary:

• Provide support to streamline and manage emerging COE operations as needed

Skills:  

• Excellent management, operational, communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to multi-task and act flexibly in response to changing priorities.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, geared toward a wide range of stakeholders both internal and external to the organization
• Ability to switch between strategic and tactical orientations quickly
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adjust workflows accordingly
• Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office suite) and comfort piloting new technological tools
• Comfort working with colleagues remotely across the country
• Ability to demonstrate good judgment under pressure.
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of staff.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in teams.
• Passion to join the fight against domestic extremism and hate.

Work experience:

• Minimum ten-plus years of related work experience required, with management experience required.
• Prior experience with complex project management involving internal and external stakeholdersProven ability to plan and organize major organizational activities while managing multiple priorities. 

Education:

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience required

Work Environment:

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

Compensation:  

• This position has a salary range of $98,000 to $120,000. This salary range is reflective of a role based in New York, New York. 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 https://www.adl.org/about/careers. 

ADL values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, 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 Talent & Knowledge at talentacquisition@adl.org.  

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