Deputy Regional Director

Deputy Regional Director, Midwest

The Deputy to the Senior Regional Director of ADL Midwest, assists in the administration of the office including office management, budget preparation, staff development and supervision. Assist the Senior Regional Director in planning, developing and implementing advocacy initiatives, program activities, public relations and services in the community to advance ADL's mission within the region. Undertake an area of special responsibility that encompasses the entire Region.

Responsibilities

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• Provide routine general office management. Oversee assigned regional program and the initiatives for which they are responsible. Assist in the selection and supervision of interns. Ensure the smooth functioning of the regional office in the absence of the Senior Regional Director. Assist in budget preparation and general office management.
• Respond to and resolve the most complex or sensitive complaints of antisemitic incidents and other extremist issues. Conduct and oversee in-depth fact-finding research. Coordinate with Policy Counsel as appropriate. Ensure that required reports and comprehensive incident tracking are maintained.
• Develop and implement community outreach including initiatives and joint ventures with elected leaders and diverse interfaith and cross-cultural organizations active within the region e.g. LGBTQ+, African-American, Hispanic and Latino groups / Muslim leaders, Catholic scholars and other faith leaders.
• Draft public statements including op-eds, social media and responses to media requests.
• Recruit, develop and support volunteer leaders at all levels. Work closely with board members and high-profile community leaders.
• Guide and mentor the Associate / Assistant Regional Director(s) by sharing experience of effective strategies and problem-solving approaches. Implement ADL programs and projects, tailoring them to local community needs and issues.
• Collaborate with team members in the broader Central Division and ADL at large to share solutions and create a unified brand for the ADL mission.
• Represent ADL and give speeches in a variety of forums to promote public awareness of ADL's mission. Respond to inquiries from the media and from members of the public, demonstrating authoritative knowledge of ADL's policies and positions and relevant local, national and world events. Read, monitor and respond to media reports and opinion articles.
• Undertake special projects and Divisional / cross-regional assignments as needed.

This job description provides a general overview of the role and its key responsibilities. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, and ADL reserves the right to assign additional tasks as needed.

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ADL aims to create a working environment where every employee can thrive professionally. Our mission-driven work is best accomplished in an environment that supports belonging. ADL values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages people of all races, religions, nationalities, genders, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, 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 the People & Culture department 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.