Program Director

ADL • Los Angeles, CA

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

ADL is the leading anti-hate organization in the world. Founded in 1913 to protect the Jewish people, ADL works to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and secure justice and fair treatment to all. In the face of rising antisemitism and extremism, we protect, advocate, and educate, through a mix of programs and services using the latest innovations and technology, and seek to create a world without hate. More at www.adl.org .

The Program Director, implements ADL's education initiatives, enhances volunteer engagement, and fosters partnerships within the field division. This role works collaboratively with team members to ensure the successful delivery of educational programs and resources, supports volunteer leaders, and contributes to the development of strategic partnerships. The Program Director requires strong communication skills, a passion for community engagement, and a commitment to ADL's mission.

Requirements

• Solid, professional communication skills.
• Passion for community engagement.
• Commitment to ADL’s mission.
• 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
• The ideal candidate has several years of experience in education, programs and/or community engagement .
• Demonstrable leadership experience is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience .

Responsibilities

• Assist in the deployment of ADL's educational programs and resources in schools, communities, and organizations.
• Support the implementation of K-12 programs and facilitated antisemitism programs.
• Deploy ADL programs and resources through partnership networks
• Collaborate with the regional team s to activate and support volunteer leaders as activists, advocates , and ambassadors for ADL’s mission.
• Support leadership engagement within the division and regions and foster a positive and inclusive volunteer culture.
• Identify and prioritize opportunities for leaders to contribute to the region/ division initiatives and goals.
• Support GLI and other volunteer engagement initiatives .
• Support efforts to identify and cultivat e strategic partnerships to enhance program reach and impact.
• Analyze the divisional Jewish community landscape and strategically deploy resources in support of initiatives for Jewish community engagement and partnerships.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Jewish community organizations, with a particular emphasis on Federations, foster collaboration, resource sharing, and community cohesion.
• Network with other advocacy leadership development program organizations and lead on developing partnership opportunities
• Participate in evaluating program effectiveness and impact .
• Work with colleagues to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure alignment with ADL’s mission and organizational objectives.
• Contribute to a positive and inclusive work environment that encourages professional growth.
• Support and consult on incident response as needed.
• May take on future people-management responsibilities—including team leadership and direct supervision—as the function expands.
• Support the management of program resources to ensure cost-effective operations.
• Assist in identifying funding opportunities to support program growth.

Benefits

• This position has a salary range of $90,000 to $100,000.
• For an overview of our total rewards package, please visit https://www.adl.org/about/careers .

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager