Young Leadership Associate (One-Year Project Position)
Detroit
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.
The Young Leadership Associate is a part of AJC’s Alexander Young Leadership department and will work in close coordination with the JCRC-AJC of Metropolitan Detroit, a partnership organization. This role engages JCRC-AJC activists—high school and college students—who will shape the future of global Jewish advocacy. Working with national team members and JCRC-AJC of Detroit, this position will grow opportunities for young leaders and professionally locally and nationally.
This position will report to AJC’s Associate Director of Development, Alexander Young Leadership Department and will also receive guidance from the Director of JCRC-AJC of Metropolitan Detroit.
The Young Leadership Associate does all this while adhering to AJC’s core values: Respect, Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence, and Accountability
Position Responsibilities:
Manage, facilitate, and implement AJC’s Leaders for Tomorrow (LFT) program in Detroit.
Recruit students for annual LFT cohorts and ensure a robust group of student participants.
Create meaningful programs for LFT alumni in the Detroit area.
Developing and expanding joint advocacy and diplomatic opportunities with community partners from other religious, racial, and ethnic backgrounds and with elected officials.
Establishing and maintaining close ties with Michigan-based colleges and universities—including to Hillel staff and students—in support of AJC’s Campus Affairs work.
Recruiting Campus and LFT Leaders to attend the AJC Global Forum.
Finding meaningful local advocacy opportunities for Leaders for Tomorrow (LFT) high school students and Leaders for Tomorrow alumni.
Join LFT students for AJC’s annual LFT Advocacy Day and other relevant national programs for LFT students.
Represent AJC young leadership interests in Detroit.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and 1-2 years of work experience
Self-starter who collaborates seamlessly with colleagues both inside and outside AJC
Outstanding written and oral communication skills
Alignment with AJC’s mission and diplomatic style, with knowledge and passion for the organization’s key issues (including Israel, world Jewry, human rights, international relations, foreign policy, and democratic institutions)
Ability to multi-task and work on many projects simultaneously
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with staff and lay leadership
Ability to work effectively under pressure, make difficult decisions and follow through on agreed upon initiatives
An entrepreneurial mindset; able to identify and pursue opportunities
Availability to work occasional evenings and weekends, and to travel occasionally
Fluency in social media
AJC requires all staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID 19, unless one has a legally recognized reason for exemption.
