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Assistant Director

Company
American Jewish Committee (AJC)
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Work type
Full Time
Posted
2026-09-08

Job description

Your Impact

This position makes an impact at AJC by managing work with moderate, but important impact on the organization's mission and goals. Works with regular oversight to solve moderately complex problems and make moderate and significant decisions.

Incumbents manage programs, projects, initiatives, and events that advance AJC’s mission and advocacy efforts. Working under direct supervision, this position is responsible for planning and executing departmental strategies, engaging and communicating with influential stakeholders, and building coalitions and partnerships

Your Role

Contribute to the development and execution of the department's strategy, goals, objectives, and action plans
Manage and facilitate advocacy and outreach programs, projects, initiatives, events, meetings, trainings, and/or missions.
Implement new opportunities to expand departmental initiatives beyond existing programs
May participate and support the work of Boards, committees, task forces, or working groups
Leverage resources to help build awareness of and support for the AJC and department initiatives
May assist with development efforts, including participation in fundraising initiatives and plans, donor outreach, providing materials for grant applications and reports, and related activities
Maintain and manage programmatic spending for initiatives they work on
Research, monitor, and report on developments, issues, and trends impacting the department and AJC priorities
Coordinate, attend, and/or lead meetings
Develop relationships with and engage strategic contacts, groups, and organizations
Support the building of coalitions, partnerships, and initiatives with organizations and other external partners to further AJC’s mission
Assist in representing AJC and the department in the community, at functions, and in other public forums
Draft, edit, and disseminate communications resources and materials
Specific to This Role

This is a part-time variable hour job, working 20 to 23 hours a week.
This job requires regional travel, therefore having a car is necessary.
Supervisory Role

Individual contributor

Education, Training, and Experience

Bachelor's degree (Master's degree preferred)
Minimum of 5 years of related work experience and intermediate job skills and knowledge
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Passion for the mission, goals, and objectives of AJC
Committed to AJC’s core values: respect, accountability, integrity, innovation, and collaboration
Demonstrates professionalism and high standards of conduct
Ability to work collaboratively with individuals from diverse backgrounds
Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and listening)
Strong organization and project management skills, including the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines
Capacity to multitask and work in a fast-paced and changing environment
Willing and able to work outside of standard working hours, including early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook), Google Suite applications, and Zoom

Physical Demands

Office employees

Remaining in a stationary position, often sitting or standing for prolonged periods
Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
Communicating with others to exchange information
Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another

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