Associate Director, DRO, New England

1 month ago


Boston, United States AJC Full time

Founded in 1906, AJC seeks to enhance the well-being of the Jewish people and Israel, and to advance human rights and democratic values in the United States and around the world. Among Jewish advocacy organizations, AJC is the leader in the global arena. We are known for our unparalleled access to diplomats, government officials, and faith leaders in more than 100 countries. In addition to our New York headquarters and Office of Policy and Diplomatic Affairs in Washington, D.C., AJC has offices across the U.S. and around the globe and maintains partnerships with Jewish communities worldwide.

The Associate Director makes an impact at AJC by planning and managing programs, projects, initiatives, and events that advance AJC’s mission and advocacy efforts. In collaboration with the Regional Director, while working autonomously, this position is responsible for planning and executing departmental strategies, engaging and communicating with influential stakeholders, and building coalitions and partnerships.

This position is responsible for conducting outreach and engagement of the diplomatic and legislative community, supporting fund raising efforts, and enhancing and expanding AJC New England’s presence locally through engagement of community leaders.

The Associate Director works in collaboration with the Regional Director and National AJC staff to stay abreast of news/media related to AJC priority issues helping to establish a presence locally. The Associate Director assists with the development of strategic and impactful programming, conducts publicity outreach and ensures appropriate follow-up.

The Associate Director does all this while adhering to AJC’s core values: Respect, Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence, and Accountability.

Responsibilities include:
  • Contribute to the development and execution of the department's strategy, goals, objectives, and action plan
  • Develop, manage, and facilitate advocacy and outreach programs, projects, initiatives, events, meetings, trainings, and/or missions
  • Identify and implement new opportunities to expand departmental initiatives beyond existing programs
  • 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
  • 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 team’s programmatic spending
  • Create reports and analyze programmatic activities, metrics, and impact
  • Research, monitor, and report on developments, issues, and trends impacting the department and AJC priorities
  • Coordinate, attend, and/or lead meetings, provide input, identify and discuss issues, and develop action plans/next steps
  • 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 the AJC and the department in the community, at functions, in the media, and in other public forums
  • Identify, recruit, cultivate, and develop leadership prospects
  • Collaborate on efforts to expand and enhance the department’s presence through marketing and communications strategy
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree (Master's degree preferred)
  • 6-8+ years of related work experience
  • Passion for the mission, goals, and objectives of AJC
  • Committed to AJC’s core values: respect, teamwork, integrity, excellence, and accountability
  • Demonstrates professionalism and high standards of conduct
  • Ability to work collaboratively with individuals from diverse backgrounds
  • Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and listening)
  • Excellent public speaking skills with various audiences and the media
  • Self-starter with the ability to work independently
  • Strong organization and time management skills, including the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines
  • Excellent attention to detail and follow-through
  • Capacity to multitask and work in a fast-paced and changing environment
  • Commitment to continuous learning and improvement
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
  • A customer service orientation and skill in establishing and strengthening relationships with stakeholders
  • Demonstrates excellent judgment and the ability to make appropriate decisions
  • Skilled in conducting thorough research
  • Willing and able to work outside of standard working hours, including early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), Google Suite applications,


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