Regional Director

American Jewish Committee (AJC); Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Medical, vision, dental plans

15 vacation days per year

Paid Holidays

403(b) after one year

Transit plan

Parental Leave

Job summary

American Jewish Committee (AJC) Cleveland seeks a senior leader to guide regional strategy, advocacy programs, and donor engagement. You will manage a small team, collaborate with boards and interfaith partners, and drive fundraising initiatives to support AJC’s mission in Ohio’s Cleveland area.

The role requires strong English communication, diplomacy, and a proven track record in building relationships with civic and faith leaders while advancing AJC’s nonpartisan mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience in fundraising and donor relations.
• Ability to partner with diverse stakeholders and lead teams across programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the region's strategy, goals, and plans.
• Develop and oversee advocacy programs, events, and missions.
• Collaborate with Boards and committees; mentor staff.
• Identify and steward donors; manage fundraising goals.
• Represent AJC in public forums and build coalitions.

Skills

Leadership

Donor relations

Communication

Policy knowledge

Hebrew (plus)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

About AJC

American Jewish Committee (AJC) is the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people. We create trusted partnerships with leaders around the world to ensure Jews and Israel are safe and thriving.

With an unparalleled reach spanning six continents, AJC engages leaders in more than 110 countries through 40 offices and dozens of partnerships with Jewish communities worldwide. Wherever the Jewish people and Israel need us, AJC is there—empowering leaders in government, education, partner communities, and the private sector to counter antisemitism and act as allies. The challenges we face are global. AJC is leading the global response. Join us.

Your Department

AJC's Regional Offices connect the local communities with AJC’s global advocacy work to enhance the well‑being of the Jewish people and Israel. We maintain the agency's nationwide presence by attracting leaders and donors to AJC, enhancing the organization’s influence with key local, national, and international decision makers and stakeholders, implementing advocacy initiatives at the state and local level, and establishing and nurturing community relationships.

This position makes an impact at AJC by planning, overseeing, and developing work with significant impact on the organization's mission and goals; manages a small‑size staff and revenue goals of $1 million. Works with significant latitude to solve complex problems and make strategically important decisions impacting the region.

Individuals at this level develop and oversee strategies, programs, projects, initiatives, and events that advance AJC’s mission and advocacy efforts. Working with significant latitude and autonomy, this position is responsible for outreach and engagement with high‑level stakeholders, building coalitions and partnerships, and serving as a subject‑matter expert and advisor. This position is accountable for expanding the scope and impact of initiatives, developing program support and resources, and representing AJC in a variety of public forums.

Your Role

• Lead the development and execution of the region's strategy, goals, objectives, and action plans
• Develop, oversee, and facilitate advocacy and outreach programs, projects, initiatives, events, meetings, trainings, and/or missions
• Collaborate with and manage the work of Boards, committees, task forces, or working groups
• Manage and mentor team staff
• Identify, research, cultivate, engage, solicit, and steward existing donors and new prospects
• Leverage resources to help build awareness of and support for the AJC and department initiatives
• Lead financial development efforts, including fundraising initiatives, donor outreach, meeting fundraising goals, and related activities
• Oversee and maintain accurate financial records and budgets
• Create reports and analyze department activities, metrics, and impact
• Serve as consultant, strategic advisor, and subject‑matter expert to internal and external stakeholders
• Supervise and conduct research, monitor, and report on developments, issues, and trends impacting the department and AJC priorities
• Direct the department's administrative functions
• Develop relationships with and engage high‑level strategic contacts, groups, and organizations
• Represent AJC and the department in the community, at functions, in the media, and in other public forums
• Identify, recruit, and develop leadership talent
• Collaborate on efforts to expand and enhance the regional presence through marketing and communications strategy
• Draft, edit, and disseminate communications resources and materials

Specific to This Role

• Knowledge and familiarity with local, state and national politics, and the civic and religious landscape of Cleveland and the northern portion of the State of Ohio
• Experience working in partnership with other Jewish and non‑Jewish organizations in order to balance the needs of implementing AJC’s nonpartisan mission in an established Jewish community with other strong legacy Jewish institutions
• Leading and managing large fundraising and community events
• Convener and bridgebuilder between AJC Cleveland and Cleveland’s interfaith and community leaders
• Connector of Cleveland’s Jewish community to AJC’s work around the global mission to ensure Jews and Israel are safe and thriving
• History of proven success in nurturing and growing relationships in the corporate, interfaith and leadership communities, fundraising within the Jewish community, and working collaboratively with legacy Jewish institutions
• Proficiency in event planning and execution
• Ability to drive 2–6 hours

Supervisory Role

Small office/team of 1–3

Education, Training, And Experience

Bachelor's degree.

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
• Particularly customer‑service oriented
• Knowledge of political and institutional processes and diplomacy
• Proficiency in Hebrew is a plus
• Capacity to work on multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and set priorities
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent written, verbal, listening and communication skills; fluency in written and spoken English
• A demonstrated commitment to the highest ethical standards and values consistent with those of AJC

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 $125,000 - $140,000, depending on relevant experience.

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