Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Associate Regional Director

REPORTS TO: Regional Director

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Assist in supervising program interns, including contributing to their hiring, training and evaluation. May directly supervise one or more support staff.

LOCATION: Boston, Massachusetts

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:

Assist the Deputy Regional Director and Regional Director in planning, developing, and implementing advocacy initiatives, program activities and services in the community to advance ADL’s mission within the assigned region. Respond to and review to the region’s work related to advocacy, coalition building and community outreach, communications, incident response, Jewish community engagement, law enforcement engagement, public-facing programming, and young leadership development. Assist with the administration of the office including office management, budget preparation and intern supervision where appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Lead government affairs activities, including tracking relevant policies, preparing testimony and written materials related to policy priorities and maintaining regular contact with state and local officials as well as with Jewish communal leaders
• Advocate for ADL issues in state and local legislatures.
• Collaborate with the Director of Policy and division team on planning and execution of state-based legislation and local government initiatives.
• Connect and conduct outreach with Jewish and non-Jewish communities to advance the mission of the ADL, with a primary focus on covering issues, incidents and matters related to region. May be assigned other areas within the Region as needed/appropriate.
• Respond to and resolve complaints of discrimination, antisemitic incidents and other civil rights issues.  Conduct in-depth fact-finding research, initiating contacts and developing sources as appropriate.  Coordinate with Policy Counsel as appropriate.  Ensure that required reports 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.
• Implement ADL programs and projects, tailoring them to local community needs and issues.  Manage education and human relations programming. Conduct training sessions as applicable regarding the above-listed initiatives.
• Provide staff support and programming to the board’s Outreach and Advocacy committees and other regional volunteer leadership programs.
• Attend community events on behalf of ADL to promote public awareness of ADL’s mission and extend ADL’s reach throughout the region.
• Ensure the smooth-functioning of the regional office in the absence of the Deputy Regional Director or Regional Director. 
• May assist in budget preparation and general office management.
• Attend regular work commitments, meetings, functions and events in the region.
• Help oversee assigned interns and the programs for which they are responsible.

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.

Qualifications

Skills:

• Government affairs, legislative advocacy or prior work for elected officials.
• Strong administrative, organizational and interpersonal skills. 
• Proven ability to work with and influence a wide variety of people. 
• Proven diplomatic and conflict resolution skills. 
• Strong public speaking, advocacy & writing skills. 
• Strong problem-solving, initiative-taking and project-leadership skills.
• Ability to multi-task. 
• Prior experience with Salesforce preferred.
• Basic computer skills with Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Ability to connect and communicate with diverse interfaith and cross-cultural communities.
• Ability to use social media and networking applications.

Work Experience:

• Between five and six years of progressively responsible government affairs, legislative advocacy or community outreach experience, including program and operational management.
• Experience in public policy or advocacy related to bias, bigotry, racism or antisemitism strongly preferred. 
• Experience in working with Jewish communal organizations, legal, legislative/government relations, civil rights advocacy, also a plus.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree plus additional related college courses or professional training required.

Work Environment:

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

Compensation: 

• This position has a salary range of $80,000 to $85,000. This salary range is reflective of a position based in Boston, Massachusetts. 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.