Job Opening

Assistant Regional Director

Join the nation’s premier human relations/civil rights organization. We have a mission to fight anti-Semitism and hate, and to secure justice and fair treatment for all. ADL is looking for talented, passionate people who want to make a difference today…and tomorrow!

Primary Function: Based in Philadelphia, and serving Eastern Pennsylvania and Delaware, implement assigned ADL programs in the region which may include some or all of the following: fact finding, inter-faith and multi-cultural outreach, civil rights, leadership development, public relations, events planning and fund-raising. Provide staff support to assigned committees.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Receive and conduct initial investigation of complaints of discrimination, anti-Semitic incidents and other civil rights issues.
• Conduct routine fact-finding research, using established contacts and developing sources as appropriate.
• Resolve complaints or refer to senior staff as necessary.
• Maintain required records.
• Provide staff support to lay-led committees as assigned. Assist with related program and event planning.
• Coordinate speakers and logistics for related conferences.
• May manage, maintain, and regularly update the Regional website.
• Develop community relationships and network with other community groups to facilitate effective community action.
• Represent ADL by speaking to school and student groups and law enforcement and government agencies.
• Conduct training directly and/or train lay-leaders as fact-finders or facilitators for training programs.
• Respond to inquiries from the press and from members of the public, demonstrating a working knowledge of ADL’s policies and positions and relevant local, national and world events.
• Read, monitor and respond to media reports and opinion articles.
• May write and/or edit a regional newsletter or prepare Insider Briefings.
• Maintain contacts with the staff of state legislators, local legislators and relevant government officials to promote the mission of ADL.
• Assist in the smooth-functioning of the office administration.
• Undertake ad hoc research projects and provide special events assistance as required by the Regional Director and Associate Regional Director.
• May participate in fundraising events, cultivate potential donors and assist in maintaining donor relationships.
• May schedule appointments, speaking engagements and coordinate meetings.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.
• Between 1 and 2 years of progressively responsible human relations or community service experience including some program management experience.
• Familiarity with the region.
• Strong interpersonal skills and comfort with public speaking
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends when necessary to represent ADL and to attend community events.
• Some travel within the region.

For immediate consideration, please send resume and cover letter, Subject: Assistant Regional Director.

ADL offers a very generous benefits/vacation package. EOE.

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