Job Description

Overview

POSITION TITLE: Gulf Coast Community Manager

REPORTS TO: Regional Director, ADL Florida

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: May take on future supervision responsibilities

LOCATION: Tampa Bay area

Grade/Class: Grade G, 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:

Serve as the Tampa Bay area’s on-the-ground in-community representative and primary point of contact with volunteers, law enforcement, government officials, religious and community leaders. Engage current supporters and cultivate new relationships to increase awareness of ADL’s work and identify programmatic and partnership/coalition-building opportunities. 

Responsibilities

Primary:

• Serve as the spokesperson for ADL Florida during interactions with community partners and coalitions, with media, and promoting public awareness of ADL’s mission and work.
• Build relationships with Jewish and non-Jewish community organizations to further establish ADL's voice in the region on antisemitism and combatting hate on all fronts.
• Identify and promote programming opportunities and events to or in collaboration with current or prospective community-based partners.
• Promote, facilitate, and execute nationwide ADL programs, events, and policies tailored to local community needs and issues, including facilitating workshops for law enforcement partners.
• Ensure that reports of antisemitic incidents are received and addressed within the region with appropriate consultation with Division support and other appropriate subject matter experts at ADL.
• Recruit, engage, and work with volunteer leadership. Identify community leaders for involvement and recruitment to ADL.
• Participate in government affairs activities, maintaining regular contact with state, local and national officials. Advocate for ADL issues in state and local legislature.
• Manage tailored community-focused communications, including an area specific newsletter and event and program marketing, to ADL supporters and stakeholders in the Tampa Bay area.
• Manage the region’s leadership group in the area including its local ADL Advisory Council.
• Track relevant issues and provide regular updates to regional (and divisional) staff. Identify opportunities for the region to strategically engage. 
• Partner with regional development staff to grow the region’s fundraising base in the Tampa Bay area, including stewarding relationships with current supporters, identifying prospective donors, and developing opportunities to engage the community in meeting regional fundraising goals.

Secondary:

• Support Region-wide efforts and collaborate with full regional team to achieve statewide goals.
• Be a bridgebuilder between the Tampa Bay and Gulf Coast communities and other parts of the Region.

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:

• Strong verbal/written communication and presentation skills, including an ability to effectively communicate ADL’s mission, programs, and engagement opportunities with various stakeholders essential.
• Highly organized and detail- and goal-oriented required.  
• Problem-solving, thoughtful decision-making, and the ability to take initiative, be assertive and prioritize are needed for success. 
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and work both independently and as part of a team. 
• Comfort in working with colleagues remotely across the country is essential.  
• Comfort with being the public face of ADL in the community, including engaging with diverse audiences.
• Technical competence required. Working familiarity and comfort in database systems, reporting, and analysis essential.  

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 several years’ experience in community engagement and relationship cultivation and is able to demonstrate progressive increases in skill development, leadership, and responsibility in convening groups, setting goals, and keeping groups on task.
• Previous work in a non-profit environment a plus. 
• Knowledge of the Tampa Bay area, non-profit, faith-based, and/or corporate communities a plus.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required; graduate degree or equivalent work experience preferred.

Work Environment:

• This role is remote (no specific in-office requirement), with an expectation to spend significant time in the community.
• Some work outside business hours is expected.

Compensation:

• This position has a salary range of $75,000 to $90,000. This salary range is reflective of a position based in Tampa Bay, Florida. 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.