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American Jewish Committee (AJC)

Associate Director

seattle, WA

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About this opportunity

American Jewish Committee (AJC) lists this Associate Director opportunity in seattle, Washington. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

About AJC

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.

About AJC

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.

Your Department

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.

Your Impact

This position makes an impact at AJC by planning and managing work with significant impact on the organization's mission and goals; may supervise direct reports. Works with moderate latitude to solve moderately complex and complex problems and make significant impact decisions.

Incumbents plan and manage programs, projects, initiatives, and events that advance AJC's mission and advocacy efforts. Working with autonomy, an Associate Director is responsible for planning and executing departmental strategies, engaging and communicating with influential stakeholders, and building coalitions and partnerships.

Your Role

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

May 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

May 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

Provide guidance to AJC colleagues

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, and in other public forums

May identify, recruit, cultivate, and develop leadership prospects

Collaborate on efforts to expand and enhance the department’s presence through marketing and communications strategy

Draft, edit, and disseminate communications resources and materials

Supervisory Role

Individual contributor

Education, Training, and Experience

Bachelor's degree (Master's degree preferred)

Minimum of 8 years of experience, advanced job skills and knowledge, and developing leadership skills

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Passion for the mission, goals, and objectives of AJC

Committed to AJC's core values: respect, accountability, integrity, innovation, and collaboration

Demonstrates professionalism and high standards of conduct

Ability to work collaboratively with individuals from diverse background

Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and listening)

Strong organization and project management skills, including the ability to set priorities and meet deadline

Capacity to multitask and work in a fast-paced and changing environment

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 Outlook), Google Suite applications, and Zoom

Physical Demands

Office Employees

Remaining in a stationary position, often sitting or standing for prolonged periods

Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers

Communicating with others to exchange information

Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another

Disclaimers

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute a contract between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.

Compensation

The salary for this position is $103,000 - $115,000 depending on relevant experience and location.

Benefits

Regular Full-time employee 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

After applicable waiting or probationary periods have been met

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Worksite address

seattle, WA, 98127, US

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