Coordinator, Diplomatic Affairs

POSITION TITLE: Coordinator, Diplomatic Affairs 

REPORTS TO: Vice President, International Policy 

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None 

LOCATION: New York, NY (CSC)  

Grade/Class: Grade C, Non-Exempt, Non-Union 

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 Coordinator, Diplomatic Affairs will assist in carrying out all aspects related to ADL’s outreach to the diplomatic community, including the UN. Working closely with members of the IA team, the Coordinator will prepare background materials and arrangements for ADL diplomatic meetings, track and document meeting minutes and follow up, seek to enhance ADL’s outreach to members of the New York-based diplomatic community, coordinate and collaborate on the implemention of international affairs projects. 

Primary:

• Coordinate outreach to New York diplomatic corps and be part of the team representing ADL at diplomatic engagements.
• Build a network of contacts with representatives of international organizations and foreign consulates in New York.
• Coordinate aspects related to diplomatic and related International Affairs’ (IA) meetings including:
  • Develop backgrounders, talking points, presentations, and slide shows for IA meetings and presentations.
  • Assist in scheduling and set up of in-person and virtual meetings.
  • Note taking and drafting meeting readouts
• Developing and maintaining database for contacts, notes, backgrounders, insights into diplomatic meetings.
• Ensure updated content for IA staff, including PPTs, backgrounders and other materials.
• Provide research and other assistance for IA subject matter experts.

Skills:  

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and presentation skills.  
• Knowledge and understanding of foreign policy and issues of concern to the global Jewish community, specifically issues surrounding antisemitism, anti-Zionism, and extremism.   
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.  
• Fluency in written and verbal English required. Fluency in other languages is a plus. 

Attributes: 

• Highly collaborative 
• Actively seeks the ideas, feedback and participation of colleagues. 
• Curious, approaches issues with a problem-solving mindset. 
• Multi-task and thrives in a fast-paced environment. 
• Energized by ADL’s mission and work. 

Work Experience:  

• The ideal candidate has professional experience in an international organization and familiarity with issues related to the Jewish world and antisemitism. 

Education:  

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.  An advanced degree preferred. 

Work Environment:  

• Flexibility to work across time-zones and in a hybrid working environment  
• ADL is a hybrid environment; this role may require 3 days in the office.  

Compensation:  

• This position has a salary range of $50,000.00 to $58,000.00. This salary range is reflective of a position based in NY. 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 underrepresented ethnic groups, 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.