Founded in 1906, AJC seeks to enhance the well-being of the Jewish people and Israel, and to advance human rights and democratic values in the United States and around the world. Among Jewish advocacy organizations, AJC is the leader in the global arena. We are known for our unparalleled access to diplomats, government officials, and faith leaders in more than 100 countries. In addition to our New York headquarters and Office of Policy and Diplomatic Affairs in Washington, D.C., AJC has offices across the U.S. and around the globe and maintains partnerships with Jewish communities worldwide.
AJC Dallas is a fast-paced, highly effective organization that connects our community with AJC’s global advocacy work to enhance the well-being of the Jewish people and Israel. Our access to diplomats, elected officials, interfaith/intergroup and civic leaders at the local, state and federal level advances AJC’s broader global priorities: combating anti-Semitism, promoting Israel’s place in the world, and countering the spread of hate and extremism.
Our impact extends well beyond our North Texas and Oklahoma region, helping AJC achieve tangible results in the form of government policies, formidable alliances, and tangible legislation.
For more than 75 years, AJC Dallas has been a thought leader, convener, and unifying voice, providing a unique and trusted perspective in Texas.
The Senior Associate plays a significant role in advancing AJC Dallas’ strategic vision, while working as part of a four-person team in all aspects of the region’s work. The position is integral to the region's success in meeting ambitious advocacy, communication, and development goals. The Sr. Associate works closely with the team to plan, implement, and execute successful messaging through traditional and social media to broaden AJC’s reach and impact. The Sr. Associate will also be responsible for critical aspects of development, including constituent data management and gift processing, donor cultivation, community engagement, and event planning. The Sr. Associate also serves as the primary administrator for the AJC Dallas office.
The Senior Associate does all of this while adhering to AJC’s core values: Respect, Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence, and Accountability.
Responsibilities include:
Development
- Work with the Director of Development to manage critical administrative components of fundraising events like invitations, registration, donations, and correspondence pre and post event
- Support all aspects of donor solicitations and participate in components of the donor cycle as directed
- Assist with Board engagement and cultivation efforts
- Organize and maintain institutional records and materials within AJC’s database system (Blackbaud Raisers Edge NXT); Ensure donor and constituent information within and across various systems is accurate, relevant, and consistent
- Process all gifts ensuring donations are entered into AJC’s system in a timely and accurate manner
Communications
- Manage AJC Dallas’ email marketing communications including regional newsletters, event and program invitations
- Work with AJC’s global Marketing and Communications team to develop print collateral for the region
- Draft and post content for AJC Dallas’ social media (Facebook) with consistency in tone, voice, and terminology
- Optimize organic and sponsored content campaigns
- Collaborate with AJC Dallas team to convert social media followers into email constituents, event attendees, AJC text message subscribers, donors, and advocates
- Learn and implement industry best-practices and measures to ensure maximum inbox placement on daily and weekly email communications
Events & Administration
- Coordinate first impressions for programs and meetings including catering, registration, and other vendors and logistics
- Prepare program and event invitations and materials
- Act as a point of contact for AJC lay leaders and community partners
- Supervise facility and office logistics (landlord, security, IT, supplies, etc.) and manage vendor relationships
- Maintain lists through a continual process of cleaning and validation
- Other tasks as assigned
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree
- 3 - 5 years of relevant experience, through employment or internships
- Detail oriented and strong organization skills with the ability to multitask
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
- Outstanding interpersonal skills
- Interest in global and local current events; avid follower of news on traditional and social media
- Enthusiastic about joining a small regional office of a world Jewish advocacy organization with a focus on combating antisemitism, Israel, international diplomacy and human rights
- A team player with impeccable follow through, who can also take initiative and work independently
- Respect for and adherence to confidentiality
- Enthusiasm and commitment for AJC’s mission
- Expertise with database and computer programs preferred, including the following: Microsoft Word, MS PowerPoint, Excel suite. Knowledge of Raisers Edge donor database, otherwise AJC will provide opportunity for training.
Benefits:
Comprehensive benefits package includes:
- 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
AJC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The salary range for this position is $52,000 to $62,000, depending on relevant experience.
Please submit your application to: https://ajchr.wufoo.com/forms/wekn25m0m35q6i/.