Deputy Regional Director, New England

Overview

POSITION TITLE: Deputy Regional Director, New England

REPORTS TO: Regional Director

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Supervise Associate and Assistant Regional Director(s)

LOCATION: Boston, MA  

Grade/Class: Grade H, 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: 

 

Serve as deputy to the Regional Director of the New England Regional Office, assist the Regional Director in planning, developing and implementing advocacy initiatives, program activities, and services in the community to advance ADL’s mission within the region. Assist in the administration of the office including office management, budget preparation, staff development and supervision.

Responsibilities

Primary: 

• 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.
• Draft and post statements on social media.
• Support campus and K-12 engagement and volunteer programs.
• Provide routine general office management. Oversee assigned regional program staff 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 Regional Director.  Assist in budget preparation and general office management.    
• 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 Eastern Division and ADL at large to share solutions and create a unified brand for the ADL mission.  
• Represent ADL and promote public awareness of ADL’s mission, demonstrating authoritative knowledge of ADL’s policies and positions and relevant local, national and world events.
• 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. 

Qualifications

Skills:

• High degree of tact and discretion.  
• Proven diplomatic and conflict resolution skills are required.    
• Excellent administrative, organizational and interpersonal skills are required.   
• Proven ability to work with and influence a wide variety of people.   
• Strong public speaking and writing skills are required.    
• Ability to multi-task essential.  
• Comfort in working with colleagues remotely across the country essential.   
• Strong competency with Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) required.   
• Familiarity with Salesforce, and social media platforms, or ability to adapt quickly to new technology platforms. 

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  
• Energized by ADL’s mission and work 

Work Experience:   

• Between five and six years of progressively responsible management experience including program and operational leadership experience.  

Education:   

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required. 
• Additional related courses or professional training welcomed.