Assistant Director, Volunteer Advocacy and Community Mobilizations

POSITION TITLE Assistant Director, Volunteer Advocacy and Community Mobilizations

REPORTS TO Senior Associate Director, Volunteer Advocacy and Community Mobilizations

SUPERVISION EXCERCISED None

LOCATION Anywhere ADL has an office

GRADE/CLASS Grade E, 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

This position is an integral member of the Volunteer Advocacy and Community Mobilizations

team within the National Affairs department. The Assistant Director of Volunteer Advocacy

and Community Mobilizations will share responsibility for facilitating and coordinating a

robust community engagement strategy for ADL, with a particular focus on building

relationships with volunteer leaders and community partners. This person will be responsible

for designing, implementing, and tracking strategies that mobilize people to advocate and

volunteer to further ADL’s mission and policy priorities.

Primary

• Support and help lead the implementation of grassroots and grasstops advocacy campaigns;
• Grow ADL's base of volunteer support and collaborate on the creation of a network of ambassadors and messengers to represent ADL;
• Oversee the training and coordination of our volunteers, equipping them with the skills and knowledge needed to effectively advocate for ADL's policy priorities;
• Create and support the development of materials, toolkits, and resources for volunteer advocates;
• Own, develop and maintain a system to track and analyze the impact of volunteer- led advocacy campaigns, leveraging data to support strategy refinement;
• Support digital efforts to mobilize the ADL community and its allies in support of policy efforts, including digital activations like Calls to Action, social media campaigns, etc.
  
  
  

Secondary

• Provide logistical support for the Volunteer Advocacy and Community Mobilizations team;
• Become the ambassador for empowering volunteers to other departments and colleagues at ADL;
• Drive and support the execution/mobilization efforts of the ADL federal and state lobby days;
• Provide ongoing reports on programming impact;
• Manage interns as needed on community engagement projects.
  
  
  

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.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills and ability to engage with community leaders;
• Commitment to advancing transparency and accountability in addressing antisemitism;
• Able to support and execute multiple projects;
• Creative problem solver with entrepreneurial spirit and self-starting nature;
• Results-oriented with a sense of urgency;
• Team player with willingness to play multiple positions as needed;
• Technology skills including expertise with EveryAction/NGP/VAN and visual storytelling and experience with AI tools;
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills.
• High tolerance for ambiguity
  
  
  

Attributes

• Committed to contributing to a culture where everyone thrives
• Collaborative team-player.
• Creative and innovative; takes initiative.
• Results-oriented - a problem solver (versus a problem identifier)
• Excels in dynamic environments that require adaptability
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
  
  
  

Work Experience

• The ideal candidate has several years' experience in electoral work, volunteer management, social impact design, project management, community organizing or other related areas required.
• Demonstrable experience supporting advocacy campaigns and volunteer mobilization efforts preferred
  
  
  

Work Environment

• ADL is a hybrid environment; this role may require 3 days in the office.
• Flexibility is required to work extended hours or on weekends as needed.
• Occasional travel is required to attend meetings, events and conferences.
  
  
  

Compensation

• This position has a salary range of $70,000 to $80,000. This salary range is reflective of a position based in New York, NY. 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 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.

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.