Manager, National Affairs

POSITION TITLE: Manager, National Affairs

REPORTS TO: Senior Vice President, National Affairs

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: May serve as supervisor for interns

LOCATION: Anywhere ADL has offices

Grade/Class: Grade D, 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 Manager, National Affairs, will focus on project management, research and analysis, and program development for a broad range of National Affairs core projects, including government relations, education advocacy, and community engagement. They will also assist the SVP, National Affairs and the National Affairs VP and respective teams with minimal budgeting, contracting, expense tasks and meeting coordination.

Primary:

• Independently develop long- and short-term project plans, set key milestones, and ensure adherence to deadlines.
• Coordinate the design, implement and manage core multi-team projects aligned with National Affairs core initiatives.
• Monitor and evaluate project outcomes using data visualization tools and dashboards.
• Research, analyze, and support the drafting of policy positions on issues critical to National Affairs.
• Provide written and oral briefings to senior leadership.
• Represent National Affairs at meetings, conferences, and other events as needed.
• Provide oversight of budgeting processes, contract approvals, vendor management, and personnel onboarding, in collaboration with finance and other teams.
• Serve as liaison between administrative and managerial staff as needed and provide training on processes and software.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to support the organization’s goals.

Skills:

• Strong project management, administrative, and organizational skills – possess the ability to prioritize tasks and plan work activities to use time in the most efficient, effective manner.
• Strong computer skills (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Airtable, and Salesforce).
• Analytical, solutions mindset and customer service orientation.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and multi-task to complete projects.
• Exceptional attention to detail and follow-up.

Attributes:

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

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Several years’ experience in policy development, advocacy, or program management in a mission-driven organization.
• Administrative support experience is a big plus.
• Experience with legislative and regulatory research is strongly preferred.

EDUCATION:

• An associate’s degree or equivalent experience is required

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

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

COMPENSATION: 

• This position has a salary range of $42,000-$75,000. This salary range is reflective of a position 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 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.