Regional Director

American Jewish Committee • Atlanta, GA

9d • $155,000 - $180,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

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.
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.
This position makes an impact at AJC by planning, overseeing, and developing work with significant impact on the organization's mission and goals; manages a medium size staff and revenue goals of at least ($5 million). Works with significant latitude to solve complex problems and make strategically important decisions impacting the region. Incumbents at this level develop and oversee strategies, programs, projects, initiatives, and events that advance AJC’s mission and advocacy efforts. Working with significant latitude and autonomy, this position is responsible for outreach and engagement with high- level stakeholders, building coalitions and partnerships, and serving as a subject-matter expert and advisor. This position is accountable for expanding the scope and impact of initiatives, developing program support and resources, and representing AJC in a variety of public forums.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (Master's degree preferred)
• Minimum of 10 years of experience, proficient to advanced job skills and knowledge, and proficient leadership skills
• Passion for the mission, goals, and objectives of AJC
• Committed to AJC’s core values: respect, accountability, integrity, innovation, and collaboration
• Fundraising experience
• 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
• Demonstrates financial literacy and the ability to contribute to the fiscal health of the organization
• 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 Zoom
• Ability to direct, motivate, and develop individuals and/or teams

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the region's strategy, goals, objectives, and action plans
• Develop, oversee, and facilitate advocacy and outreach programs, projects, initiatives, events, meetings, trainings, and/or missions
• Collaborate with and manage the work of Boards, committees, task forces, or working groups
• Manage and mentor team staff
• Identify, research, cultivate, engage, solicit, and steward existing donors and new prospects
• Leverage resources to help build awareness of and support for the AJC and department initiatives
• Lead financial development efforts, including fundraising initiatives, donor outreach, meeting fundraising goals, and related activities
• Oversee and maintain accurate financial records and budgets
• Create reports and analyze department activities, metrics, and impact
• Serve as consultant, strategic advisor, and subject-matter expert to internal and external stakeholders
• Supervise and conduct research, monitor, and report on developments, issues, and trends impacting the department and AJC priorities
• Direct the department's administrative functions
• Develop relationships with and engage high-level strategic contacts, groups, and organizations
• Represent AJC and the department in the community, at functions, in the media, and in other public forums
• Identify, recruit, and develop leadership talent
• Collaborate on efforts to expand and enhance the regional presence through marketing and communications strategy
• Draft, edit, and disseminate communications resources and materials
• Supervise and build strategies for AJC expansion outside of Atlanta to include young adult and teen engagement and programs in Charlotte and other potential cities in the Southeast.
• Serve as regional spokesperson for AJC in the Southeast to media, elected officials, community leaders and religious leaders
• Collaborate closely with the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival.
• Serve as subject matter expert and leader on Black/Jewish relations initiative.
• Supervise and grow AJC southeast expansion strategies to include teen engagement and young professional programs.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees