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
AJC’s Center for a New Middle East (CNME) utilizes AJC’s unparalleled global advocacy network to foster deeper diplomatic, economic, and civic ties between Israel and its Arab neighbors. It builds upon AJC’s historic success in cultivating trust and opening doors to all levels of government across the Arab world. Drawing upon the relationships AJC has nurtured since its initial visits to Morocco in the 1950s, and expanded since the Madrid Peace Conference of 1991, AJC pursues programs across three principal sectors: diplomacy, business, and civil society. AJC actively promotes U.S. commitment to Israel’s security and its full integration in the Middle East and North Africa, regional business collaboration, and interfaith dialogue to advance Israeli-Arab understanding. This holistic approach, combined with AJC’s global architecture—with 15 international posts, including offices in Jerusalem and Abu Dhabi, and a range of government contacts and communal partners around the world—uniquely positions the Center to advance AJC’s policy and institutional agendas.
By bringing together decades of trust, international architecture, and multifaceted programs, the Center for a New Middle East can do things that no other organization can accomplish. The Center will have the power to convene the best and brightest from across the world to build bridges, shape policies, and instill the hope needed to truly create a new Middle East.
Your Impact
This position makes an impact at AJC by providing effective execution of tasks and providing essential support to the success of the team/department; may lead moderate projects. Works with regular oversight to solve routine and moderately complex problems and make routine and moderately complex decisions.
Incumbents provide essential administrative support to the department, enabling their team to function effectively and efficiently. The senior coordinator is responsible for completing a variety of administrative, communications, and event coordination tasks and assisting with or leading projects and initiatives aligned with AJC’s priorities. Senior coordinators bring experience and knowledge to the position, consistently demonstrate excellent performance, skills, and achievements, and they handle assignments of larger scope, increased complexity, and greater impact, reflecting their elevated role within the team.
Your Role
Support the execution of the department's strategy, goals, objectives, and action plans by completing a variety of administrative tasks
Coordinate logistics and communications for advocacy and outreach projects, events, and meetings
Plan and implement research projects
Maintain calendars and schedule meetings
Arrange complex and detailed travel plans, itineraries, and agendas
Process expense reports and other tracking/reporting tasks
Maintain inventory of office and event supplies
Take notes at meetings with internal and external stakeholders
Organize and maintain department documentation files
Maintain the department's contacts and mailing lists
Execute departmental reporting and tracking (e.g., financial reports, budgets, expenses, program updates, donor contributions, contracts)
Serve as a point of contact for AJC colleagues and external stakeholders
Organize, prioritize, and manage incoming and outgoing communications (phone calls, email, and mail)
Respond timely to inquiries and requests from internal and external stakeholders
Prepare and disseminate group mailings
Draft correspondence, documents, spreadsheets, and other communication
Supervisory Role
Individual contributor
Education, Training, and Experience
Bachelor's degree
Minimum of 2 years of related work experience
Proficient 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
Excellent attention to detail and follow-through
Capacity to multitask and work in a fast-paced and changing environment
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 $52,000 to $65,000 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
