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 has offices across the U.S. and around the globe and maintains partnerships with Jewish communities worldwide. AJC is currently enjoying a productive creative period under its dynamic new CEO, Ted Deutch. New initiatives include a significant investment in growing AJC’s presence in the Palm Beach County area. AJC believes in investing in success, and AJC’s Palm Beach County Regional Office has demonstrated one of the strongest growth trajectories of any AJC region.
The Assistant Director for Young Leadership is a critical component of AJC’s Palm Beach Regional Office growth. He/she will work with AJC lay leader activists— members of ACCESS (AJC’s young professional division), as well as high school and college students — to help shape the future of global Jewish advocacy.
The Assistant Director for Young Leadership will work collaboratively with AJC’s Palm Beach Regional Office and the national Alexander Young Leadership Department to grow both local and national engagement opportunities for students and young professionals.
The Assistant Director for Young Leadership will do all this while adhering to AJC’s core values: Respect, Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence, and Accountability.
Position Responsibilities:
ACCESS
Identify and engage phenomenal young Jewish professionals in ACCESS and transform them into AJC advocates, lay leaders, and supporters of the AJC mission.
Help to create, implement, and manage a regional ACCESS Steering Committee to facilitate the cohort’s advocacy, program development, and financial contributions to AJC.
Create, plan, and execute innovative ACCESS programs, meetings, and events in close coordination with regional and ACCESS Global staff.
Recruit ACCESS supporters to attend AJC Global Forum.
Develop and expand joint advocacy and diplomatic opportunities with community partners from other religious, racial, and ethnic backgrounds.
Support ACCESS engagement with elected officials and diplomats through advocacy meetings and programming.
Identify, cultivate, and steward ACCESS donors, working closely with the Director of Strategic Advancement to solicit new and existing ACCESS gifts.
Leaders for Tomorrow (LFT)
Spearhead recruitment of AJC’s Leaders for Tomorrow program for high school students.
Support and facilitate seven yearly LFT sessions focused on issues related to Jewish
advocacy, including antisemitism, Israel, and Jewish identity.
Campus Affairs
Establish and maintain close ties with local colleges and universities—including Hillel staff, school administrators, and students—in support of AJC’s Campus Affairs work.
Build relationships with student activists and empower their responses to situations that may arise.
Speak to campus groups about Jewish advocacy issues.
Recruit campus leaders to attend AJC Global Forum.
The Assistant Director for Young Leadership may be asked to perform additional tasks as directed by the Director of AJC Palm Beach.
Qualifications:
A person who enjoys empowering others and cultivating their leadership skills.
Someone who has respect for and interest in working with diverse faith and ethnic communities.
Comfortable soliciting people for financial support of AJC’s mission, but while previous fundraising experience is preferred, it is not required.
Aligned with AJC’s mission and non-partisan diplomatic style, with knowledge and passion for the organization’s key issues (including Israel, world Jewry, international relations, foreign policy).
A self-starter who collaborates seamlessly with colleagues both inside and outside AJC.
Enthusiastic about learning new skills and new areas of knowledge.
An attuned communicator with excellent written and oral communication skills.
Able to identify and pursue new opportunities.
Highly organized with excellent attention to detail.
Adept at time management with the ability to manage several projects at one time.
Available to work evenings and weekends and to travel occasionally.
A team player with a sense of humor.
Fluent in social media or willing to learn.
Holder of a bachelor’s degree and 4-6 years of professional experience.
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
*After applicable waiting or probationary periods have been met
The salary range for this position is $70,000 to $80,000, depending on relevant experience.
