Assistant Regional Director

POSITION TITLE: Assistant Regional Director

REPORTS TO: Associate Regional Director

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None

LOCATION: New York, NY 

Grade/Class: Grade E, 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:

Through a special partnership between ADL and UJA, the Assistant Regional Director directs and oversees all aspects of the Words to Action ® (WTA) education and community programs for Jewish teens and young adults in the New York area. WTA programs are designed to offer young Jews the tools to combat antisemitism and will be implemented via customized Words to Action ® programming in synagogues, Jewish day schools, JCCs, and colleges based on institutional needs.

The Assistant Regional Director will also respond to antisemitic incidents reported to the New York/New Jersey Regional Office, collaborating with regional and national teams as needed on these and a variety of other opportunities. This position will manage the region’s Glass Leadership Institute, ADL’s program for young professionals that provides them an insider’s perspective of ADL’s programs and a deep understanding of the latest strategies employed to combat antisemitism and hate.

Primary: 

• Market, coordinate and implement  Words to Action ® programs geared towards Jewish teens/young adults with local educational institutions  andcommunity organizations. These programs are designed to teach these individuals how to respond to antisemitism.
• Develop training agendas based on regional needs, oversee and monitor evaluation efforts for programs.
• Recruit, supervise and evaluate facilitators, coordinate schedules and assignments, and plan and oversee professional development opportunities.
• Generate contracts, maintain client databases, oversee budget, and provide required reports on activities.
• Respond to and help resolve for constituents, their sensitive complaints of discrimination, antisemitism and other civil rights issues. Conduct routine fact-finding research and coordinate with partners. Resolve complaints or refer to senior staff as necessary. Maintain required records.
• Monitor the news and social media for antisemitic incidents to submit for inclusion in ADL’s Annual Audit of Antisemitic Incidents. Assist Regional Operations team with processing incidents received from external partners.
• Develop community relationships and network with other community groups to facilitate effective community action.
• Respond to inquiries from members of the public, demonstrating a working knowledge of both ADL’s policies and positions and relevant local, national and world events.
• Lead ADL’s Glass Leadership Institute (ADL’s program for young professionals) providing monthly sessions, a welcome and closing retreat and attending ADL’s conferences, including its National Leadership Institute and Never is Now.

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.

Skills:  

• Strong interpersonal and public speaking skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good writing and editing skills.
• Basic computer skills.

Work Experience:  

• One to two years of progressively responsible human relations or community service experience including some program management experience.

Education:  

• A Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience.

Work Environment:

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

Compensation: 

• This position has a salary range of $65,000 to $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.