American Jewish Committee (AJC) is the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people. We create trusted partnerships with leaders around the world to ensure Jews and Israel are safe and thriving.
With an unparalleled reach spanning six continents, AJC engages leaders in more than 110 countries through 40 offices and dozens of partnerships with Jewish communities worldwide. Wherever the Jewish people and Israel need us, AJC is there—empowering leaders in government, education, partner communities, and the private sector to counter antisemitism and act as allies.
The challenges we face are global. AJC is leading the global response. Join us.
Your Department
ACCESS, AJC’s young professional division for adults ages 22–40, empowers emerging Jewish leaders from the U.S. and abroad to advocate on the critical domestic and global issues facing our community including combatting antisemitism and ensuring that Jews and Israel thrive. Through ACCESS, participants play an active role in AJC’s vital work to combat antisemitism and strengthen Israel’s standing in the world—while building meaningful leadership skills and relationships. . With ACCESS, AJC is building a global network of young Jewish professionals who are on the front lines of Jewish advocacy.
Your Impact
The Director of ACCESS Global is responsible for overseeing all elements of ACCESS’ strategic growth, program development and execution, and alignment with AJC’s overall mission and short and long term goals. ACCESS engages emerging leaders through transformative leadership development, hands-on advocacy, and philanthropy. The Director, in collaboration with internal and external partners, will lead ACCESS’ global lay leadership, programmatic and advocacy initiatives, and the strategic expansion of ACCESS' global footprint. The Director will lead and manage the ACCESS Global team and be accountable for both strategic direction and execution..
Your Role
Lead the development and execution of the department's strategy, goals, objectives, and action plans
Develop, oversee, and facilitate advocacy and outreach programs, projects, initiatives, events, meetings, trainings, and/or missions
Collaborate with and manage the work of ACCESS’ lay leadership
Lead, manage, engage, mentor, and inspire the staff team
Leverage resources to help build awareness of and support for the AJC and department initiatives
Oversee department fundraising
Maintain and manage departmental budget including programmatic spending
Analyze and report on department activities, metrics, and impact
Serve as consultant, strategic advisor, and subject-matter expert to internal and external stakeholders
Develop plans for responding to key issues impacting the department
Identify and build partnerships
Represent AJC and the department in the community, at functions, in the media, and in other public forums
Identify, recruit, and develop leadership talent
Draft, edit, and disseminate communications resources and materials
Specific to This Role
Oversee a global program: Identify and engage exceptional Jewish young professionals (ages 22-40) from Jewish communities around the world, transform them into leaders and donors, and connect them to AJC and to each other.
Expert representation: Serve as AJC's expert voice on issues pertaining to Jewish young professionals, both internally and with external stakeholders.
Team Leadership & Management: Lead, manage, engage, mentor, and inspire the ACCESS Global team, including relevant regional and international affiliate staff.
Fundraising strategy: Partner with AJC's National Development Department to create and execute ACCESS' fundraising strategy.
Budget oversight: Design, administer, and oversee the budget for ACCESS Global.
Leadership integration: Collaborate with various AJC departments to incorporate ACCESS leaders into the larger AJC leadership ecosystem.
Regional coordination: Work closely with AJC’s U.S. regional offices, in coordination with the Department of Regional Offices, to ensure engagement of young professionals in their regions.
Event supervision: Oversee the strategy and coordination of national missions and advocacy events for ACCESS Global.
Supervisory Role
Small office/team of 1-3
Education, Training, and Experience
Bachelor's degree (Master's degree preferred)
Requires minimum of 10 years of experience, advanced job skills and knowledge, and advanced leadership skills
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Passion for the mission, goals, and objectives of AJC
Commitment to AJC’s core values: respect, teamwork, integrity, excellence, and accountability
Strong managerial skills: ability to motivate and develop individuals and teams, including early career professionals
Experience in: cultivating and stewarding mid-to-high level donors, engaging foundations, and grant-writing
Entrepreneurial mindset: able to identify and pursue opportunities
Professionalism: demonstrates high standards of conduct
Collaborative ability: work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds
Excellent communication skills: written, verbal, and listening
Strong organizational and project management skills: ability to set priorities and meet deadlines
Multitasking capability: work efficiently in a fast-paced and changing environment
Flexibility: willing and able to work outside of standard hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends
Technical proficiency: skilled 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 $110,000 to $145,000, 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
Competitive Paid Parental Leave
*After applicable waiting or probationary periods have been met
