What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Director of Policy position at ADL?
POSITION TITLE: Associate Director of Policy
REPORTS TO: Central Division Director of Policy
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None
LOCATION: Austin, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Houston, St. Louis
Grade/Class: Grade F, Exempt, PSA-Eligible
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:
ADL is the leading anti-hate organization in the world. Founded in 1913, its timeless mission is "to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment to all." Today, ADL continues to fight all forms of antisemitism and bias, using innovation and partnerships to drive impact. A global leader in combating antisemitism, countering extremism and battling bigotry wherever and whenever it happens, ADL works to protect democracy and ensure a just and inclusive society for all.
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
As a member of the Central Divisional team, the Associate Director of Policy will be responsible for activating ADL's base of supporters with actions that achieve organizational objectives pertaining to antisemitism, hate, and domestic extremism. The role provides support to ADL's advocacy work through building out issue-based campaigns while growing ADL's organizational reach through strategic partnership building.
Primary:
- Build strategic and inclusive issue-based campaigns and coalitions through activation of ADL core supporters.
- Train ADL constituents and supporters on effective advocacy skills.
- Collaborate with divisional and regional teams on planning and execution of state-based legislation and local government initiatives.
- Identify and build organizational partnerships in key advocacy spaces.
- Lead and manage ADL volunteers in coordination with regional offices.
- Identify and implement technological tools to activate constituents.
- Assist in the planning and execution of state level advocacy days.
Secondary:
- Monitor and track relevant legislation in the relevant states, providing weekly reports to regional and divisional teams.
- Provide logistical support for community engagement activities.
- Assist in state legislative research.
- Creation of organizational materials and advocacy tools for public distribution.
- Collaborate with ADL Government Relations team
Skills:
- Experience working with a diverse set of stakeholders and maintaining relationships.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Experience working and organizing campaigns around advocacy including a proven track record of driving initiatives and projects to completion.
- Excellent communications skills - including verbal and written.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Knowledge in the state and federal legislative process.
- Ability to translate dense and complicated information for a broader audience.
- Graphic design experience a plus.
Work Experience:
- The ideal candidate has several years' experience in community organizing or on other issue-based campaigns with a demonstrable increase in skill and responsibility.
- Previous experience advocating and working with elected officials is required.
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Political Science, or related field, or equivalent experience required.
Work Environment:
- ADL COVID-19 Protocol (updated periodically): ADL is adhering to public health guidance regarding COVID-19. ADL will require that all employees are vaccinated with exceptions for medical and religious accommodations. ADL is requiring proof of vaccination. ADL is a hybrid environment; this role may require 3 days in the office.
Compensation:
- This position has a salary range of $50,000 to $75,000. Please note that actual salaries are commensurate with experience and reflect the budget for a given position, and since ADL has a location-based compensation structure, there may be a different range for candidates in other locations. For an overview of our total rewards package, please visit https://www.adl.org/about/careers.
ADL values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of underrepresented ethnic groups, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. ADL is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment, hiring, promotions and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment shall be maintained in a manner which does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or military status, or in violation of any applicable Federal, state or local laws.
ADL will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation to support the interview process, please contact Talent & Knowledge at talentacquisition@adl.org.
ADL will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable State, Local, and Federal laws.
The information in this job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job, nor is it to be interpreted as a contract for employment.
ID: 2023-2103
Street: 120 S La Salle St
REPORTS TO: Central Division Director of Policy
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None
LOCATION: Austin, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Houston, St. Louis
Grade/Class: Grade F, Exempt, PSA-Eligible
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:
ADL is the leading anti-hate organization in the world. Founded in 1913, its timeless mission is "to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment to all." Today, ADL continues to fight all forms of antisemitism and bias, using innovation and partnerships to drive impact. A global leader in combating antisemitism, countering extremism and battling bigotry wherever and whenever it happens, ADL works to protect democracy and ensure a just and inclusive society for all.
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
As a member of the Central Divisional team, the Associate Director of Policy will be responsible for activating ADL's base of supporters with actions that achieve organizational objectives pertaining to antisemitism, hate, and domestic extremism. The role provides support to ADL's advocacy work through building out issue-based campaigns while growing ADL's organizational reach through strategic partnership building.
Primary:
- Build strategic and inclusive issue-based campaigns and coalitions through activation of ADL core supporters.
- Train ADL constituents and supporters on effective advocacy skills.
- Collaborate with divisional and regional teams on planning and execution of state-based legislation and local government initiatives.
- Identify and build organizational partnerships in key advocacy spaces.
- Lead and manage ADL volunteers in coordination with regional offices.
- Identify and implement technological tools to activate constituents.
- Assist in the planning and execution of state level advocacy days.
Secondary:
- Monitor and track relevant legislation in the relevant states, providing weekly reports to regional and divisional teams.
- Provide logistical support for community engagement activities.
- Assist in state legislative research.
- Creation of organizational materials and advocacy tools for public distribution.
- Collaborate with ADL Government Relations team
Skills:
- Experience working with a diverse set of stakeholders and maintaining relationships.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Experience working and organizing campaigns around advocacy including a proven track record of driving initiatives and projects to completion.
- Excellent communications skills - including verbal and written.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Knowledge in the state and federal legislative process.
- Ability to translate dense and complicated information for a broader audience.
- Graphic design experience a plus.
Work Experience:
- The ideal candidate has several years' experience in community organizing or on other issue-based campaigns with a demonstrable increase in skill and responsibility.
- Previous experience advocating and working with elected officials is required.
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Political Science, or related field, or equivalent experience required.
Work Environment:
- ADL COVID-19 Protocol (updated periodically): ADL is adhering to public health guidance regarding COVID-19. ADL will require that all employees are vaccinated with exceptions for medical and religious accommodations. ADL is requiring proof of vaccination. ADL is a hybrid environment; this role may require 3 days in the office.
Compensation:
- This position has a salary range of $50,000 to $75,000. Please note that actual salaries are commensurate with experience and reflect the budget for a given position, and since ADL has a location-based compensation structure, there may be a different range for candidates in other locations. For an overview of our total rewards package, please visit https://www.adl.org/about/careers.
ADL values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of underrepresented ethnic groups, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. ADL is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment, hiring, promotions and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment shall be maintained in a manner which does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or military status, or in violation of any applicable Federal, state or local laws.
ADL will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation to support the interview process, please contact Talent & Knowledge at talentacquisition@adl.org.
ADL will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable State, Local, and Federal laws.
The information in this job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job, nor is it to be interpreted as a contract for employment.
ID: 2023-2103
Street: 120 S La Salle St
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