Associate Director, Law Enforcement and Community Security Partnerships, Central Division

POSITION TITLE: Associate Director, Law Enforcement and Community Security Partnerships, Central Division 
REPORTS TO: Director, Law Enforcement Engagement 
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None 
LOCATION: Near an ADL office, divisionally situated depending on assignment 
Grade/Class: Grade F, Exempt, PSA-Eligible

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION: 

ADL is the leading anti-hate organization in the world. Founded in 1913 to protect the Jewish people, ADL works to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and secure justice and fair treatment to all. In the face of rising antisemitism and extremism, we protect, advocate, and educate, through a mix of programs and services using the latest innovations and technology, and seek to create a world without hate. More at www.adl.org. 

PRIMARY FUNCTION: 

The Associate Director, Law Enforcement and Community Security Partnerships is responsible for expanding, strengthening, and deepening the ADL Center on Extremism’s (COE) relationships with law enforcement and Jewish communal security partners in coordination with regional ADL offices within their division. This role builds and sustains partnerships through proactive outreach, regular intelligence sharing, and the coordination of intelligence briefings, trainings, and other engagement opportunities.

Primary:

• Build and expand partnerships with law enforcement agencies and Jewish communal security organizations across the division.
• Maintain and deepen existing partner relationships through consistent engagement and relationship management.
• Conduct outreach to new and emerging partners to broaden COE’s network and reach.
• Utilizing COE’s proprietary tools and technology, identify and share relevant regional intelligence with partners in a timely, secure, and actionable manner.
• Plan and coordinate intelligence briefings and trainings for partners and community stakeholders.
• Support regional engagement efforts by coordinating and participating in meetings and joint initiatives with partners.
• Represent COE at conferences and events, strengthening visibility and connections across the security ecosystem.
• Develop conference/panel participation, including drafting panel proposals and related materials.
• Collaborate with the COE Partnerships team and broader COE team to align partner engagement with organizational priorities.
• Support community partner engagement to advance COE’s partnership strategy and mission.

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:

• Proven relationship-building and partner management skills with diverse stakeholders (e.g., law enforcement, Jewish communal security, and community organizations).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce clear briefings, partner updates, and conference/panel proposals.
• Ability to translate complex or sensitive information into actionable insights for varied audiences.
• Training and briefing facilitation skills, including planning agendas, presenting effectively, and moderating discussions.
• Strong coordination and project management skills to run multiple partnership activities simultaneously (briefings, trainings, events, outreach).
• Track record of developing and sustaining partnerships across a defined region/territory/division.
• High level of discretion and sound judgment when handling sensitive information.
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally to achieve shared objectives and support broader organizational initiatives.
• Experience representing an organization at conferences or industry/community events; experience drafting panel proposals or speaking submissions is a plus.
• Experience with database management platforms and a comfort level with adopting and mastering new software tools to continuously improve workflows.
• Experience organizing and delivering briefings, trainings, or informational sessions for professional audiences.

Attributes: 

• Mission-driven and community-oriented, with a strong commitment to partner service and public safety.
• Professional, credible, and confident in high-stakes environments and with senior stakeholders.
• Proactive and resourceful; identifies partnership opportunities and follows through to completion.
• Diplomatic and tactful; able to navigate differing priorities and build trust across institutions.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong follow-through.
• Adaptable and calm under pressure; able to respond to emerging issues and shifting priorities.
• Strong integrity and reliability; consistently models confidentiality and ethical conduct.

Work Experience:  

• Demonstrated experience in partnerships, stakeholder engagement, or external affairs, ideally in a security, public safety, intelligence, or community protection context.
• Experience working directly with law enforcement, security professionals, or community security organizations (preferred).

Education:  

• Bachelor’s degree required (e.g., Criminal Justice, Security Studies, Public Administration, Public Relations, International Relations, Political Science, or a related field) or equivalent relevant experience.
• Relevant professional training or certifications in areas such as threat assessment, intelligence analysis, emergency management, protective security, or law enforcement/community safety are a plus.

Work Environment: 

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

Compensation:  

• This position has a salary range of $80,000 to $90,000. This salary range is reflective of a position based in (city, state). 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.