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About AJC American Jewish Committee (AJC) is the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people. We create trusted partnerships with leaders around the world to ensure Jews and Israel are safe and thriving. With an unparalleled reach spanning six continents, AJC engages leaders in more than 110 countries through 40 offices and dozens of partnerships with Jewish communities worldwide.

Wherever the Jewish people and Israel need us, AJC is there-empowering leaders in government, education, partner communities, and the private sector to counter antisemitism and act as allies. The challenges we face are global. AJC is leading the global response.

Join us. Your Department AJC's Regional Offices connect the local communities with AJC's global advocacy work to enhance the well-being of the Jewish people and Israel. We maintain the agency's nationwide presence by attracting leaders and donors to AJC, enhancing the organization's influence with key local, national, and international decision makers and stakeholders, implementing advocacy initiatives at the state and local level, and establishing and nurturing community relationships.

Your Impact This position makes an impact at AJC by managing work with moderate, but important impact on the organization's mission and goals. Works with regular oversight to solve moderately complex problems and make moderate and significant decisions. Incumbents manage programs, projects, initiatives, and events that advance AJC's mission and advocacy efforts.

Working under direct supervision, this position is responsible for planning and executing departmental strategies, engaging and communicating with influential stakeholders, and building coalitions and partnerships. Your Role Contribute to the development and execution of the department's strategy, goals, objectives, and action plans Manage and facilitate advocacy and outreach programs, projects, initiatives, events, meetings, trainings, and/or missions Implement new opportunities to expand departmental initiatives beyond existing programs May participate and support the work of Boards, committees, task forces, or working groups Leverage resources to help build awareness of and support for the AJC and department initiatives May assist with development efforts, including participation in fundraising initiatives and plans, donor outreach, providing materials for grant applications and reports, and related activities Maintain and manage programmatic spending for initiatives they work on Research, monitor, and report on developments, issues, and trends impacting the department and AJC priorities Coordinate, attend, and/or lead meetings Develop relationships with and engage strategic contacts, groups, and organizations Support the building of coalitions, partnerships, and initiatives with organizations and other external partners to further AJC's mission Assist in representing AJC and the department in the community, at functions, and in other public forums Draft, edit, and disseminate communications resources and materials Specific to This Role Primary functions of the Assistant Director will focus on executing and operationalizing the region's governmental affairs, diplomatic relations, intergroup and interreligious engagement, education (K-12/College/Holocaust awareness), PR/Media and advocacy programming in these areas. This includes: Advocacy Building and managing a proactive outreach pipeline across the Consular Corps, legislative offices, and intergroup/interfaith partners to expand AJC's visibility and influence Coordinating high-level meetings, briefings, and visiting expert engagements to advance advocacy priorities Leading the planning and execution of key regional advocacy events and meetings, including flagship convenings such as the annual Community Leadership Passover Seder and Standing Together: A Community Response to Antisemitism, and strategic community engagements Managing internal systems and processes that support regional advocacy goals, including tracking OKRs, maintaining CRM (Raiser's Edge) advocacy data, and ensuring consistent reporting and follow-up for all advocacy activity.

Driving consistency in communications and stakeholder updates, including newsletters, board communications, regional social media, and outreach materials aligned with regional strategy Leadership Supporting Regional Board and lay leader engagement through meeting coordination, communications, and feedback loops to leadership Manage the Advocacy Committee of the Regional Board of Directors including setting agendas, meeting with Co-Chairs, and conducting the work described in the advocacy section above. This role serves as a key execution partner to the Deputy Regional Director, ensuring seamless implementation of strategic priorities and enabling increased focus on high-level relationship management, fundraising, and leadership. Supervisory Role Individual contributor Education, Training, and Experience Bachelor's degree (Master's degree preferred) Minimum of 5 years of related work experience and intermediate job skills and knowledge Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Passion for the mission, goals, and objectives of AJC Committed to AJC's core values: respect, accountability, integrity, innovation, and collaboration Demonstrates professionalism and high standards of conduct Ability to work collaboratively with individuals from diverse backgrounds Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and listening) Strong organization and project management skills, including the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines Capacity to multitask and work in a fast-paced and changing environment Willing and able to work outside of standard working hours, including early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook), Google Suite applications, and Zoom Physical Demands Office employees: Remaining in a stationary position, often sitting or standing for prolonged periods Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers Communicating with others to exchange information Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another Disclaimers The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.

The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute a contract between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change. Compensation The salary for this position is $67,000 to $80,000 depending on relevant experience and location.

Benefits Regular Full-time employee benefits: Medical, vision, and dental plans Flexible Spending Account options Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - 15 vacation days per year, that increases with continued employment Paid Holidays (many Federal and major Jewish Holidays) Hybrid work schedule 403(b) participation, after one year of employment Transit plan Competitive Paid Parental Leave *After applicable waiting or probationary periods have been met