Director of Antisemitism Programs
ADL (Anti-Defamation League)
Director of Antisemitism Programs
- ID
- 2025-2835
- Category
- Education
- Type
- Regular Full-Time
Overview
POSITION TITLE: Director of Antisemitism Programs
REPORTS TO: Director, Strategic Initiatives and Continuous Learning
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: May supervise direct reports, interns, contractors
LOCATION: Anywhere ADL has an office
Grade/Class: Grade G, 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:
ADL Education (“EDU”) is a geographically distributed team headquartered in NYC that is responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of EDU’s ambitious impact goals. The Director of Antisemitism Programs is a member of the EDU Programs unit and is a subject matter expert in Antisemitism with strong connections to the Jewish Community. Working in conjunction with all EDU units, the Director designs, promotes, and implements programs that address the changing landscape of antisemitism for Jewish and non-Jewish audiences with a focus on expanding the programs’ reach and deepening their impact.
Responsibilities
Primary:
- Provide strategic vision and oversight of the development of antisemitism programs that address the needs of the U.S. and international Jewish and non-Jewish communities and work with EDU units to develop content and policies for programs.
- Work closely with CSC and the field to develop and implement antisemitism programs for general audiences in the preK-12 and College & University spaces.
- Explore innovative program, marketing and evaluation strategies that maximize reach and deepen impact
- Work with ADL teams to identify opportunities for expansion of programs into international markets and for new audiences.
- Offer leadership in the field of antisemitism education through op-eds, media requests, interviews, and partnering with outside organizations that help ADL achieve programmatic goals.
- Design and deploy ongoing professional development to ADL staff to increase their knowledge of Jewish identity, antisemitism and and anti-Israel bias; onboard new staff on antisemitism programs and resources.
- Participate in national and departmental special projects and initiatives.
- Be the lead voice across the organization on communications, policy and program decisions related to Jewish identity, antisemitism and and anti-Israel bias.
- Serve as national expert, representing ADL at internal and external antisemitism related meetings, conferences and summits for K-12, campus, ADL leadership, national, and international audiences.
- Work closely with ADL’s grants and institutional giving team to identify and secure funding for the development, implementation and maintenance of ADL’s antisemitism education programs.
- Respond to regional staff requests for programmatic support and provide guidance and resources where appropriate.
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:
- A proven commitment to making the world a better place
- Experience with Salesforce, proficiency with a broad range of collaboration/project management tools preferred.
Work Experience:
- The ideal candidate has nearly a decade of experience and is able to demonstrate a progressive increase in responsibility in program management and development, including significant expertise working on issues affecting the Jewish community.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in business/non-profit management, Jewish studies and/or education, or equivalent work experience required;
- Master's degree preferred
Work Environment:
- ADL is a hybrid environment; this role may require 3 days in the office.
Compensation:
- This position has a salary range of $90,000 to $100,000. This salary range is reflective of a position based in (city, state). 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.
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