Associate Director, Interreligious Affairs Flexible in the U.S.

American Jewish Committee (AJC) is the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people. From world capitals to college campuses, AJC works with leaders across society to stand up for Israel; confront antisemitism, no matter the source; and uphold the democratic values that unite us. In the wake of Hamas’ October 7 attack—the worst massacre of Jews since the Holocaust—AJC has mobilized its global network to tackle the unprecedented threats facing world Jewry.  Join us. Together, we can shape a new future for Israel and the Jewish people.

Your Department

The Interreligious Affairs Department is AJC’s international address for Interreligious Affairs. We foster relationships with key religious leaders (clergy and lay), denominations, and faith-based organizations to advocate for AJC’s three central pillars: combating antisemitism, strengthening Israel’s place in the world, and promoting pluralism and democratic values.

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 plans
• 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

Specific to This Role

The Associate Director leads within the Interreligious Affairs Department with a primary focus on Christian communities and assisting in the deepening of interreligious relationships between AJC’s 25 regional offices and local religious leaders and institutions. The Associate Director accomplishes this by: 

• Expanding AJC’s focus on leaders of churches of color and new immigrant churches and adapting AJC’s strategies to the changing face and nature of American religion
• Elevating the importance of relationships between interreligious and faith-based leaders in the implementation of AJC’s domestic and international geopolitical outreach and advocacy.
•  Collaborating with AJC’s Project Interchange in creation of religious and faith-based leadership seminars
• Nourishing and expanding AJC’s program (e.g., Christian Leadership Initiative, Project Interchange) alumni and engaging with their communities
• Fluency in Spanish and multi-lingual skills strongly preferred
• Jewish literacy strongly preferred
• Availability to travel

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, teamwork, integrity, excellence, and accountability
• 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
• 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 $90,000 to $130,000 depending on relevant experience and location.

Ready to apply?

Please submit your application to: https://ajchr.wufoo.com/forms/p1dgvn3y01chpbc/

AJC is an equal opportunity employer.