Assistant Regional Director

ADL•New York, NY

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Regional Director supports the execution of assigned ADL programs in the region, which may include state and local advocacy, community outreach and engagement, incident response, program and event planning, and leadership activities. The role liaises with regional and division staff on communications, policy, partnerships, and outreach; supports assigned task forces; and assists with regional office operations. The position supports leadership programs and community partnerships, manages routine incident intake and resolution, represents ADL in the community, responds to public and press inquiries, and maintains relationships with government officials. It also supports regional advocacy efforts and manages daily operations for the NY/NJ Regional office, including scheduling, communications, budget administration, financial records, events, programs, and board meetings. The role may oversee interns and may take on additional duties as assigned. This is a hybrid role based in New York, NY, requiring three days in the office. The salary range is $70,000 to $75,000 for a position based in New York, with actual compensation commensurate with experience and location. ADL is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations during hiring and employment.

Requirements

Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and a strong work ethic.
Proven ability to work collaboratively, constructively, and with influence.
Proven diplomatic and conflict-resolution skills.
Strong public speaking and writing skills.
Comfort managing and prioritizing multiple responsibilities.
Comfort working with colleagues remotely.
Familiarity with Box, Canva, LucidPress, Salesforce, and social media platforms, or ability to adapt quickly to new technology platforms.
Several years of progressively responsible community outreach experience, including program and operational management in a fast-paced office environment.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

Support implementation of leadership programs, including recruiting new cohorts, scheduling programs and meetings, and coordinating meeting logistics; may assist with leadership task forces.
Build relationships with Jewish and non-Jewish partner organizations, law enforcement leaders, coalition partners, and others to facilitate community action.
Manage intake, initial investigation, and resolution of routine incidents, while maintaining on-call readiness to support escalations and organizational crisis response protocols.
Represent ADL in the community, including delivering presentations to community partners.
Respond to public inquiries using working knowledge of ADL policies, positions, and relevant events, and support responses to press inquiries.
Maintain contacts and schedule meetings with staff of state and local legislators and relevant government officials to promote ADL’s mission.
Provide support for Regional Lobby Days.
Manage daily operations for the NY/NJ Regional office, including dedicated scheduling and communications support for the Regional and Deputy Regional Directors.
Administer the regional budget, process expenses and check requests, manage vendor invoicing, and maintain accurate financial records and databases.
Oversee administrative, technical, and logistical support for virtual and in-person special events, regional programs, and regular board meetings.
Conduct ad-hoc research and participate in organizational task forces to advance broader ADL goals.
Liaise with regional and division staff on communications, policy, partnerships, and outreach; support assigned task forces and regional office operations.