Assistant Director, Program Development, Project Interchange
Flexible (D.C. Preferred)
About AJC
American Jewish Committee (AJC) is the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people. From world capitals to college campuses, AJC works with leaders across society to stand up for Israel; confront antisemitism, no matter the source; and uphold the democratic values that unite us. In the wake of Hamas’ October 7 attack—the worst massacre of Jews since the Holocaust AJC has mobilized its global network to tackle the unprecedented threats facing world Jewry. Join us. Together, we can shape a new future for Israel and the Jewish people.
Your Department
Project Interchange (PI) serves as a strategic tool for all AJC institutes, departments and offices. PI develops and implements customized delegations in Israel in Israel for current and emerging U.S. and international leaders. These educational experiences advance understanding of Israel and build strong relationships with key global changemakers, advancing AJC's long term objectives and advocacy goals.
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
The Assistant Director, Project Interchange – Program Development serves as the principal point of contact with organizational and external partners in planning many of Project Interchange’s (PI) twenty-five plus annual delegations in coordination with other members of PI’s program team. The incumbent manages, monitors and maintains budgets for PI delegations including timely preparation of projected and final budgets, expense reports, payment requests, and budget reconciliation. Additionally, they oversee research, recruitment, and communication with prospective participants. This position develops and edits delegation content including invitations, pre- departure materials, itineraries, donor reports, and information included on the mobile app for each delegation.
Moreover, the incumbent must be available for timely questions or emergency situations while delegations are taking place and provide detailed pre-departure orientations for delegation participants and staff. The Assistant Director must maintain contact with participants, the AJC Jerusalem office, and staff to identify, record, and share the outcomes and impact of each delegation. Furthermore, the position may supervise a PI Senior Associate or intern/ fellow when applicable and provide ongoing mentoring and managerial support.
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, teamwork, integrity, excellence, and accountability
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
Disclaimers
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute a contract between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.
Compensation
The salary for this position is $68,000 - $80,000 depending on relevant experience and location.
Benefits
Regular Full-Time employee benefits:
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
*After applicable waiting or probationary periods have been met
