Senior Director, Public Affairs and Special Initiatives

Senior Director, Public Affairs And Special Initiatives

The Senior Director, Public Affairs And Special Initiatives (Senior Director) is responsible for advancing ADL's government priorities through high-impact advocacy campaigns and projects. This role blends strategic coordination for cross-functional government and issue campaigning, and persuasive public affairs and communications. The Senior Director serves as ADL's primary local government liaison and leads multi-stakeholder campaigns that shape policy, strengthen accountability, and counter antisemitism, including its contemporary expressions (e.g., anti-Zionism within political movements). The scope includes leading proactive responses to government and policy dynamics and countering antisemitism within movements.

Responsibilities

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• Lead priority and special issue campaigns, including key municipal engagements, strategic political engagement, and outreach and advocacy before movements;
• Design and drive multi-stakeholder campaigns that influence policy and counter antisemitism. Develop persuasive policy strategies, campaigns, tactics, and narratives;
• Orchestrate cross-functional efforts with the communications team, the Center on Extremism, Rating and Assessments Institute, Legal, Law Enforcement, divisional and regional teams, and other colleagues at ADL;
• Ensure special government initiatives are integrated across departments and reflected in programming, research, and education;
• Establish rapid-response, cross-departmental engagement, and sustained campaigns to political incidents and developments.

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This job description provides a general overview of the role and its key responsibilities. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, and ADL reserves the right to assign additional tasks as needed.

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ADL aims to create a working environment where every employee can thrive professionally. Our mission-driven work is best accomplished in an environment that supports belonging. ADL values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages people of all races, religions, nationalities, genders, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and veterans to apply. ADL is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment, hiring, promotions and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment shall be maintained in a manner which does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or military status, or in violation of any applicable Federal, state or local laws. ADL will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation to support the interview process, please contact the People & Culture department at talentacquisition@adl.org. ADL will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable State, Local, and Federal laws.