Senior Associate

Founded in 1906, AJC seeks to enhance the well-being of the Jewish people and Israel, and to advance human rights and democratic values in the United States and around the world. Among Jewish advocacy organizations, AJC is the leader in the global arena. We are known for our unparalleled access to diplomats, government officials, and faith leaders in more than 100 countries. In addition to our New York headquarters and Office of Policy and Diplomatic Affairs in Washington, D.C., AJC has offices across the U.S. and around the globe and maintains partnerships with Jewish communities worldwide.

AJC Dallas is a fast-paced, highly effective organization that connects our community with AJC’s global advocacy work to enhance the well-being of the Jewish people and Israel. Our access to diplomats, elected officials, interfaith/intergroup and civic leaders at the local, state and federal level advances AJC’s broader global priorities: combating anti-Semitism, promoting Israel’s place in the world, and countering the spread of hate and extremism.

Our impact extends well beyond our North Texas and Oklahoma region, helping AJC achieve tangible results in the form of government policies, formidable alliances, and tangible legislation.

For more than 75 years, AJC Dallas has been a thought leader, convener, and unifying voice, providing a unique and trusted perspective in Texas.

The Senior Associate plays a significant role in advancing AJC Dallas’ strategic vision, while working as part of a four-person team in all aspects of the region’s work. The position is integral to the success of the region in meeting ambitious advocacy, communication, and development goals. The Senior Associate works closely with the team to plan, implement, and execute successful messaging through traditional and social media to broaden AJC’s reach and impact. The Senior Associate will also be responsible for critical aspects of leadership development and fundraising, including donor cultivation, community engagement and event planning.

The Senior Associate does all of this while adhering to AJC’s core values: Respect, Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence, and Accountability.

Responsibilities include:

Development

• Collaborate with the Director of Development on the planning and execution of the annual Campaign, including critical aspects of successful fundraising events like invitations, RSVPs, donations, and correspondence pre and post event.
• Support all aspects of Board and general donor solicitations, from accurate and up to date data, to prospecting, to developing targets.
• Contribute to ongoing board management and donor stewardship.
• Collaborate with staff on the planning, preparation and execution of successful meetings and programs, including scheduling, managing the sign-up and event registration (Eventbrite, Luminate Online, and MS Outlook) and catering and audio/video requirements as needed.
• Act as a point of contact for AJC lay leaders and community partners
• Coordinate logistics of programs and meetings
• Assist with Board engagement and cultivation efforts
• Ensure donor and constituent information within and across various systems is accurate, consistent and up to date
• Organize and maintain institutional records and materials within AJC’s database system (Raisers Edge)

Communications

• Maintain and strengthen relationships with community partners; develop appropriate programming, and coordinate initiatives
• Collaborate with regional and national professionals to keep up to date on news/media/legislation related to AJC priority issues.
• Work with staff on communications and media relations, focusing on board communications and the development of social media outreach
• In conjunction with national colleagues, work to develop appropriate marketing, fundraising, and other materials.
• Management of donor and community databases, including Raiser’s Edge, invitation lists, mailing lists. Also responsible for entry of all advocacy, diplomacy, and donor meetings.
• Perform basic office and administrative tasks (serves as office manager)
• Other relevant activities as required

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3 - 5 years of relevant experience, through employment or internships
• Detail oriented and strong organization skills with the ability to multitask
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Outstanding interpersonal skills
• Interest in global and local current events; avid follower of news on traditional and social media
• Enthusiastic about joining a small regional office of a world Jewish advocacy organization with a focus on Israel, international diplomacy and human rights
• A team player with impeccable follow through, who can also take initiative and work independently
• Respect for and adherence to confidentiality
• Enthusiasm and commitment for AJC’s mission
• Expertise with database and computer programs preferred, including the following: Microsoft Word, MS PowerPoint, Excel suite. Knowledge of Raisers Edge donor database and Luminate desired, otherwise AJC will provide opportunity for training.

Benefits:

Comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, vision, and dental plans
• Flexible Spending Account options
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - 15 vacation days per year, that increases with continued employment
• Paid Holidays (many Federal and major Jewish Holidays)
• Hybrid work schedule
• 403(b) participation, after one year of employment
• Transit plan

AJC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The salary range for this position is $50,000 to $57,000, depending on relevant experience.

Please submit your application to: https://ajchr.wufoo.com/forms/w177wfw913ofssi/