Senior Associate, Development New York

About AJC

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

The Development team strategically plans, organizes, and executes fundraising initiatives to secure financial support for the organization's mission and activities. This includes cultivating strong relationships with donors, executing events, implementing campaigns, and ensuring effective stewardship of contributions. We collaborate with regional offices to support and improve fundraising operations at the local level, expanding the organization's reach and impact.

Your Impact

This position makes an impact at AJC by playing a key role in executing assignments impacting a specific department or functional area; may lead significant projects or mentor/train others. Works with light supervision to solve routine and moderately complex problems and make routine and moderately complex decisions.

Incumbents serve the strategic and administrative needs of the assigned department by planning and implementing a variety of programs, projects, initiatives, and events that advance AJC’s mission and advocacy efforts. Senior Associates are responsible for executing strategies, goals, and objectives, cultivating relationships and corresponding with strategic contacts, coordinating events and meetings, and completing research, reporting, and other administrative tasks.

Your Role

• Contribute to the development and execution of the department's strategy, goals, objectives, and action plans
• Plan and coordinate advocacy and outreach programs, projects, initiatives, events, meetings, trainings, and/or missions
• May support the work of Boards, committees, task forces, or working groups
• Assist with development efforts, including participation in fundraising initiatives and plans, donor outreach, providing materials for grant applications and reports, and related activities
• Maintain and manage programmatic spending for the initiatives they work on
• Manage department contact lists, records, data/databases, and reporting
• Track department activities, metrics, and impact
• Research, monitor, and report on developments, issues, and trends impacting the department and AJC priorities
• Support the department's administrative functions (e.g., scheduling, note taking, data entry, record keeping, expense reports)
• Prepare and communicate pre-and post-meeting information and materials (e.g., agendas, briefing, background, biographies, follow-up)
• Coordinate and attend meetings
• Participate in internal collaboration, information-sharing, and communications
• Develop relationships with relevant external stakeholders and organizations
• Communicate and correspond with internal and external stakeholders
• Draft, edit, and disseminate resources and communication materials (e.g., correspondence, briefings, reports, newsletters, bulletins, website content, social media, and other materials)

Specific to This Role

The Senior Associate will play a key role in supporting a multimillion-dollar, event-driven fundraising campaign. As part of the National Development team, the Senior Associate will plan and execute logistics to ensure the success of multiple annual high-level functions, including honoree engagement and vendor management. The Senior Associate should be very organized and comfortable in a donor-facing position, as they will play a role in project management internally and will be responsible for successful stewardship and cultivation of AJC supporters externally.

Supervisory Role

Individual contributor

Education, Training, and Experience

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of 4 years of experience and advanced job skills and knowledge

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Passion for the mission, goals, and objectives of AJC
• Committed to AJC’s core values: respect, teamwork, integrity, excellence, and accountability
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently
• 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 time 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
• Commitment to continuous learning and improvement
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• A customer service orientation and skill in establishing and strengthening relationships with stakeholders
• Skilled in establishing and strengthening relationships with stakeholders
• Demonstrates excellent judgment and the ability to make appropriate decisions
• Skilled in conducting thorough research
• Ability to write clearly, persuasively, and concisely, with excellent editing, proofreading, and grammar skills
• Willing and able to work outside of standard working hours, including early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends
• 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 $53,000 - $67,000 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
• After applicable waiting or probationary periods have been met

Ready to apply?

Please submit your application to: https://ajchr.wufoo.com/forms/p1i8128105gfw9h/

AJC is an equal opportunity employer.