Primary Function
Lead, plan, and execute the direction and administration of all regional office activities, including program delivery, incident response, leadership development, communications, advocacy, community and government relations, partnerships, fact-finding/research, and office management to advance ADL’s mission within the region. In collaboration with the Director of Development, who leads development activities, the Regional Director will represent ADL and communicate its impact to donors, prospects and foundations as well as represent ADL in the community, to the media and to public officials. Manage, engage, and develop regional board, committees, and staff. Report to and communicate regularly with East Divisional colleagues and the Regional Operations team in the national office (i.e., the Community Support Center or “CSC”).
The ADL New England Regional Office, one of four regions in the East Division, serves Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, and is known for being the leading voice on antisemitism and hate with a proven record of accomplishment for advocating ADL priorities in multiple state capitals across the region. The Region supports multi-faceted education, community relations, advocacy, and relationship-based approaches to prevent and respond to all forms of hate and antisemitism and build bridges of understanding between communities. The New England office comprises fourteen staff members and an active regional and associate board comprised of young leaders.
For decades, the region has developed innovative programs replicated across the country spanning civil rights, education, interfaith, community outreach, advocacy, and law enforcement. Examples of programming include its signature Forum on Confronting Antisemitism, "The Good Fight", innovative anti-bias including No Place For Hate, antisemitism educational programming for educators, students, parents and community leaders, extremism, and domestic terrorism, and outreach programming and initiatives including partnerships with statewide community organizations.
Strategic Leadership:
- Devise and oversee the execution of ADL programs, initiatives, advocacy and policies tailored to local needs.
- Spearhead innovative outreach initiatives to reach broad segments of the community, including campus, K-12 educators, corporations, non-profits, government, and interfaith organizations.
- Engage in legislative outreach to advocate for relevant issues.
Fundraising Excellence:
- Execute regional development activities in partnership with the Director of Development and embrace a culture of philanthropy.
- With the Director of Development, strategize and execute plans to boost revenue and deepen support by sharing regional impact.
- Expand the supporter base and engage in high-level donor solicitation.
- Spearhead major fundraising events.
Public Engagement and Advocacy:
- Act as the regional face of ADL in diverse forums.
- Manage media relations and respond to public inquiries.
- Create and support compelling content to showcase ADL's work and impact.
Team Development and Talent Management:
- Recruit, train, and nurture high-caliber staff.
- Foster a culture that aligns with ADL's values and maximizes performance.
Volunteer Leadership Coordination:
- Engage and guide volunteer leaders, including next generation leaders, to be ADL ambassadors in the community and contribute the 3 W's - work, wisdom and wealth.
- Implement training and advisory roles for volunteer leadership.
Community Relations and Outreach:
- Build and maintain relationships with key community groups, religious organizations, government officials, and media.
- Develop outreach programs that foster collaboration with various cultural and interfaith groups.
- Thought leader in the greater community on issues of antisemitism.
- Collaboration with other Jewish communal leaders on issues impacting the larger community.
Intra-organizational Collaboration:
- Promote cross-regional cooperation and share best practices.
- Drive programming efforts.
Advocacy:
- Oversee the response to discrimination or bias incidents in K-12 education, campus and workplaces.
- Coordinate fact-finding activities and advocate for ADL issues in legislative spheres.
Financial and Operational Management:
- Manage and develop the regional budget in partnership with the Regional Operations team.
- Oversee office management in coordination with the national CSC.
- Implement ADL’s Strategic Plan in the Region and the Division.