Associate Director, Law Enforcement and Community Security Partnerships, West Division

Overview

POSITION TITLE: Associate Director, Law Enforcement and Community Security Partnerships, West Division REPORTS TO: Director, Law Enforcement Engagement SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None LOCATION: Near an ADL office, divisionally situated depending on assignment Grade/Class: Grade F, Exempt, PSA-Eligible

 

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION: 

 

ADL is the leading anti-hate organization in the world. Founded in 1913 to protect the Jewish people, ADL works to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and secure justice and fair treatment to all. In the face of rising antisemitism and extremism, we protect, advocate, and educate, through a mix of programs and services using the latest innovations and technology, and seek to create a world without hate. More at www.adl.org. 

 

PRIMARY FUNCTION: 

 

The Associate Director, Law Enforcement and Community Security Partnerships is responsible for expanding, strengthening, and deepening the ADL Center on Extremism’s (COE) relationships with law enforcement and Jewish communal security partners in coordination with regional ADL offices within their division. This role builds and sustains partnerships through proactive outreach, regular intelligence sharing, and the coordination of intelligence briefings, trainings, and other engagement opportunities.

Responsibilities

Primary:

 

• Build and expand partnerships with law enforcement agencies and Jewish communal security organizations across the division.
• Maintain and deepen existing partner relationships through consistent engagement and relationship management.
• Conduct outreach to new and emerging partners to broaden COE’s network and reach.
• Utilizing COE’s proprietary tools and technology, identify and share relevant regional intelligence with partners in a timely, secure, and actionable manner.
• Plan and coordinate intelligence briefings and trainings for partners and community stakeholders.
• Support regional engagement efforts by coordinating and participating in meetings and joint initiatives with partners.
• Represent COE at conferences and events, strengthening visibility and connections across the security ecosystem.
• Develop conference/panel participation, including drafting panel proposals and related materials.
• Collaborate with the COE Partnerships team and broader COE team to align partner engagement with organizational priorities.
• Support community partner engagement to advance COE’s partnership strategy and mission.

 

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.

Qualifications

Skills:

• Proven relationship-building and partner management skills with diverse stakeholders (e.g., law enforcement, Jewish communal security, and community organizations).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce clear briefings, partner updates, and conference/panel proposals.
• Ability to translate complex or sensitive information into actionable insights for varied audiences.
• Training and briefing facilitation skills, including planning agendas, presenting effectively, and moderating discussions.
• Strong coordination and project management skills to run multiple partnership activities simultaneously (briefings, trainings, events, outreach).
• Track record of developing and sustaining partnerships across a defined region/territory/division.
• High level of discretion and sound judgment when handling sensitive information.
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally to achieve shared objectives and support broader organizational initiatives.
• Experience representing an organization at conferences or industry/community events; experience drafting panel proposals or speaking submissions is a plus.
• Experience with database management platforms and a comfort level with adopting and mastering new software tools to continuously improve workflows.
• Experience organizing and delivering briefings, trainings, or informational sessions for professional audiences.

 

Attributes: 

• Mission-driven and community-oriented, with a strong commitment to partner service and public safety.
• Professional, credible, and confident in high-stakes environments and with senior stakeholders.
• Proactive and resourceful; identifies partnership opportunities and follows through to completion.
• Diplomatic and tactful; able to navigate