Assistant Director, Government Relations

ADL•Washington, WA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

ADL’s Assistant Director, Government Relations plays a significant role in developing and executing the organization’s federal policy agenda. Working with government relations colleagues, the Assistant Director advances efforts to combat antisemitism, protect against extremism, and repair the internet. The role advocates with federal legislative and executive branch stakeholders, manages priority campaigns, and coordinates with ADL teams and external partners. The position is based in Washington, D.C., in a hybrid environment and may require three days in the office. Occasional travel is required. The role supervises interns and consultants and will likely require registration as a lobbyist under applicable law.

Requirements

Several years of experience advocating for policies connected to ADL’s mission.
Experience advancing relevant policy agendas in Washington, D.C.
Sophisticated understanding of federal government policymaking processes and the national political dynamic.
Strong familiarity with policy issues relevant to ADL’s mission.
Ability to understand, communicate, and analyze bills and laws in relation to ADL policy positions.
Ability to work with members of Congress from both parties and across the political spectrum.
Strong project management, administrative, and organizational skills, including prioritizing tasks and planning work efficiently.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed.
Ability to spend long hours at a workstation or computer on occasion.
Willingness and ability to travel occasionally for events and conferences.

Nice To Haves

Experience with policy or politics in the Jewish community is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Advocate with federal legislative and executive branch stakeholders in support of ADL’s federal policy agenda, and help develop advocacy strategies and campaigns, including appropriations, NDAA, and other administrative or legislative efforts.
Lead project management for federal affairs priority campaigns and work, convening relevant stakeholders and ensuring projects have appropriate resources and expertise to meet deadlines.
Support National Affairs policy initiatives, program activities, special events, and projects, coordinating with other departments as appropriate.
Build strategic relationships with congressional offices, committees, caucuses, task forces, coalition partners, allies, White House staff, and executive agencies.
Partner with ADL centers and other departments to support their work and elevate their expertise, materials, and programs with national leaders and influencers, and occasionally with international and state leaders.
Coordinate engagement with federal and national stakeholders between the federal affairs team, Regional Offices, and the Divisional policy team.
Prepare communications for National Affairs leadership and other team members.
Track major federal policy debates and issues emerging from NGOs, civil society, and academic institutions.
Support regional federal engagement.
Help develop thematic, program, and speaker ideas for events, including webinars and the annual Never Is Now Conference.
Supervise interns and consultants.