Assistant Director, Economic & Business Diplomacy

American Jewish Committee (AJC); Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Health benefits

Paid time off

Federal holidays

401(k) participation

Transit plan

Parental leave

Job summary

The American Jewish Committee (AJC) seeks an Assistant Director for Economic and Business Diplomacy to advance relationships among the United States, Israel, and the Arab world. You will help develop and manage high-level programs, coordinate major events, and engage key government, business, and civil society leaders across CNME and beyond.

Ideal candidates bring private-sector experience, exceptional organizational and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (Master's degree preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of related work experience and intermediate job skills and knowledge.
• Experience in international business, investment, entrepreneurship, or commercial diplomacy.
• Fluency in the language of international business and commerce.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and execution of the department's strategy, goals, objectives, and action plans
• Manage and facilitate advocacy and outreach programs, projects, initiatives, events, meetings, trainings, and/or missions
• Implement new opportunities to expand departmental initiatives beyond existing programs
• May participate and support the work of Boards, committees, task forces, or working groups
• Leverage resources to help build awareness of and support for the AJC and department initiatives
• May assist with development efforts, including participation in fundraising initiatives and plans, donor outreach, providing materials for grant applications and reports
• Maintain and manage programmatic spending for initiatives they work on
• Research, monitor, and report on developments, issues, and trends impacting the department and AJC priorities
• Coordinate, attend, and/or lead meetings
• Develop relationships with and engage strategic contacts, groups, and organizations
• Support the building of coalitions, partnerships, and initiatives with organizations and other external partners to further AJC’s mission
• Assist in representing AJC and the department in the community, at functions, and in other public forums
• Draft, edit, and disseminate communications resources and materials

Skills

International relations

Public diplomacy

Project management

Stakeholder relations

Event coordination

Cross-cultural communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Zoom

Job description

The American Jewish Committee (AJC) seeks an Assistant Director for Economic and Business Diplomacy to advance relationships among the United States, Israel, and the Arab world. You will help develop and manage high-level programs, coordinate major events, and engage key government, business, and civil society leaders across CNME and beyond.

Ideal candidates bring private-sector experience, exceptional organizational and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects across