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Anti-Defamation League · 1 day ago

Regional Director

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$150K/yr - $165K/yr

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) is the leading anti-hate organization in the world, dedicated to combating antisemitism and promoting justice for all. The Regional Director will coordinate regional office activities, engage with community leaders, and oversee program delivery to advance ADL's mission in the Pacific Northwest region.

AdvocacyNon Profit

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Serve as the face and voice of ADL across the region

Promote visibility and leadership of ADL in the community by establishing and maintaining relationships with appropriate community institutions and leaders, elected and appointed officials, media representatives, law enforcement personnel, ethnic and interfaith group leaders and the Jewish community

Lead community outreach efforts, including initiatives and joint ventures with elected leaders, interfaith and cross cultural organizations active within the region

Represent ADL and deliver speeches in a variety of forums to promote public awareness of ADL’s mission and priorities

Respond to inquiries from the media and from members of the public, demonstrating knowledge of ADL’s policies and positions and relevant local, national and world events

Read, monitor and respond to media reports and opinion articles

Work with ADL communications staff to write press releases, social media statements, and opinion pieces to be approved by appropriate supervisory and/or National staff

Participate in government affairs activities, maintaining regular contact with state, local and national officials

Advocate and lobby for ADL priority issues in state and local legislative bodies

Recruit, engage, communicate, and work with volunteer leadership

Establish guidelines for including volunteer leaders in regional activities and advisory boards

Identify community leaders for involvement and recruitment to ADL

Staff a variety of committees, as appropriate for the scope of your region

Coordinate the vision and strategic direction both for the Pacific Northwest Region (Washington State, Oregon, Alaska, Idaho and Montana)

Direct the implementation of ADL programs and policies tailored to local community needs and issues

Serve as an active member of the regional fundraising team

Lead a culture of philanthropy in the region for both staff and board members, ensuring that both board and staff members understand their fundraising responsibilities

Encourage meaningful giving from regional board members and partner with the Senior Director of Philanthropic Engagement (SDPE) and assigned development team members to implement a fundraising strategy to achieve the annual regional target

As the regional subject matter expert, the Regional Director is responsible for leveraging professional connections, effectively communicating ADL’s mission and impact through compelling stories and data, initiating and nurturing strategic partnerships for substantial funding opportunities and in partnership with development colleagues soliciting financial gifts to support all ADL fundraising campaigns

Oversee regional incident management

Lead local team responding to antisemitic complaints, partner with local organizations to facilitate community awareness, and ensure appropriate consultation and escalation are conducted with subject matter experts at ADL

Oversee regional operations staff, as applicable

Recruit and hire regional staff; supervise staff; and establish performance standards and monitor results

Monitor regional operating budget

Work with National Staff to oversee management of physical office space/lease

Qualification

Community OutreachPublic SpeakingFundraisingProgram DevelopmentVolunteer RelationsMulti-taskingConflict ResolutionInterpersonal SkillsTeam Leadership

Required

Commitment to and passion for ADL's mission and work

Enjoys working in a highly collaborative team environment where continuous learning and adaptive, solutions-oriented problem-solving are at the forefront

Possess the desire and ability to coach teams to excellence

Bias for action and urgency coupled with the judgement to know when a crisis calls for calm and restraint

Visionary leader excited by the opportunity to grow ADL's impact in the community

Must excel at building relationships and coalitions across lines of difference and convening diverse groups of partners towards aligned goals and priorities

Proven record of results in translating vision and strategies to action

Excellent communications and interpersonal skills including strong public speaking and writing

Ability to represent complex and diverse issues in an articulate and compelling manner

Proven diplomatic and conflict resolution skills are required

Demonstrated experience as a cultural leader

Ability to multi-task and respond to changing priorities is essential

The ideal candidate has significant years' experience of progressively responsible community outreach experience, including program and operational management, including prior experience in a senior leadership role in community relations/community service organization

Experience in program development, fundraising, volunteer relations and/or staff management is required

A Bachelor's degree plus additional related college courses or professional training, or equivalent experience

Company

Anti-Defamation League

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ADL is a leading anti-hate organization that was founded in 1913 in response to an escalating climate of antisemitism and bigotry.

Founded in 1913

New York, New York, USA

201-500 employees

http://adl.org/

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