Deputy Regional Director

POSITION TITLE: Deputy Regional Director, Midwest

REPORTS TO: Senior Regional Director, Midwest

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Associate and Assistant Regional Director(s)

LOCATION: Chicago, Illinois

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 Deputy to the Senior Regional Director of ADL Midwest, assists in the administration of the office including office management, budget preparation, staff development and supervision. Assist the Senior Regional Director in planning, developing and implementing advocacy initiatives, program activities, public relations and services in the community to advance ADL’s mission within the region. Undertake an area of special responsibility that encompasses the entire Region. 

Primary: 

• Provide routine general office management. Oversee assigned regional program and the initiatives for which they are responsible.  Assist in the selection and supervision of interns. Ensure the smooth functioning of the regional office in the absence of the Senior Regional Director.  Assist in budget preparation and general office management.    
• Respond to and resolve the most complex or sensitive complaints of antisemitic incidents and other extremist issues.  Conduct and oversee in-depth fact-finding research.  Coordinate with Policy Counsel as appropriate.  Ensure that required reports and comprehensive incident tracking are maintained.  
• Develop and implement community outreach including initiatives and joint ventures with elected leaders and diverse interfaith and cross-cultural organizations active within the region e.g. LGBTQ+, African-American, Hispanic and Latino groups / Muslim leaders, Catholic scholars and other faith leaders.   
• Draft public statements including op-eds, social media and responses to media requests.
• Recruit, develop and support volunteer leaders at all levels. Work closely with board members and high-profile community leaders.  
• Guide and mentor the Associate/Assistant Regional Director(s) by sharing experience of effective strategies and problem-solving approaches. Implement ADL programs and projects, tailoring them to local community needs and issues.    
• Collaborate with team members in the broader Central Division and ADL at large to share solutions and create a unified brand for the ADL mission.  
• Represent ADL and give speeches in a variety of forums to promote public awareness of ADL’s mission. Respond to inquiries from the media and from members of the public, demonstrating authoritative knowledge of ADL’s policies and positions and relevant local, national and world events. Read, monitor and respond to media reports and opinion articles.  
• Undertake special projects and Divisional/cross-regional assignments as needed. 

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:

• High degree of tact and discretion.   
• Proven diplomatic and conflict resolution skills are required.    
• Excellent administrative, organizational and interpersonal skills are required.   
• Proven ability to work with and influence a wide variety of people.   
• Strong public speaking and writing skills are required.    
• Ability to multi-task is essential.  
• Comfort in working with colleagues remotely across the country is essential.   
• Strong competency with Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) required.   
• Familiarity with WordPress, Salesforce, and social media platforms, or ability to adapt quickly to new technology platforms. 
  
  

Attributes: 

• Committed to contributing to a culture where everyone thrives
• Collaborative team-player.
• Creative and innovative; takes initiative. 
• Results-oriented – a problem solver (versus a problem identifier)
• Excels in dynamic environments that require adaptability
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Energized by ADL’s mission and work

Work Experience:

• The ideal candidate has significant years’ experience of progressively responsible public affairs or external relations experience including program and operational and people management experience. 
     

Education:  

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience 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 $115,000 to $125,000. This salary range is reflective of a position based in Chicago, Illinois. 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 aims to create a working environment where every employee can thrive professionally.  Our mission-driven work is best accomplished in an environment that supports belonging. ADL values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages people of all races, religions, nationalities, genders, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, 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 the People & Culture department 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.