Vice President, Center on Extremism, Operations

ADL (Anti-Defamation League); United States; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

ADL (Anti-Defamation League) is seeking a Vice President for the Center on Extremism. This role integrates editorial, operational systems, and partnerships to create an effective intelligence initiative. Responsibilities include leading operations, enhancing collaboration, and directing strategic partnerships. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of leadership experience and a bachelor's degree. This is a hybrid role with a salary range of $180,000 to $200,000, based on location and experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in operations.
• Experience in complex organizations as a leader is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive efficient operations in partnership with investigative teams.
• Optimize integration of technology across workstreams.
• Support content strategy and production quality control.

Skills

Complex operations leadership

Operational systems design

Collaborative leadership

Financial acumen

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Vice President, Center on Extremism, Operations

Job Locations: US | US-NY-New York

Overview

Position: Vice President, Center on Extremism, Operations

Reports to: SVP, Counter-Extremism & Intelligence

Supervision: Directly manages senior leaders and teams responsible for Operations, Partnerships and Editorial Strategy

Location: Anywhere ADL has an Office (strong preference for New York)

Grade: Grade K, Exempt, Non-Union

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION: ADL is the leading anti-hate organization in the world. Founded in 1913, its timeless mission is “to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment to all.” Today, ADL continues to fight all forms of antisemitism and bias, using innovation and partnerships to drive impact. A global leader in combating antisemitism, countering extremism and battling bigotry wherever and whenever it happens, ADL works to protect democracy and ensure a just and inclusive society for all.

PRIMARY FUNCTION: The Vice President serves as the operational architect for the Center on Extremism, Center on Technology and Society, and Law Enforcement teams, integrating editorial and analysis output, partnerships and technology into a cohesive, high-performing intelligence enterprise. This position acts as a key advisor to the SVP, Counter-Extremism & Intelligence, translating high-level strategic priorities into executable initiatives that drive organizational growth, mitigate risk, and strengthen infrastructure. Additionally, the VP leads the seamless delivery of intelligence and insights by modernizing workflows, fostering strong external partnerships, and ensuring deep collaboration across departments to position the agency for sustainable growth.

Responsibilities

Primary Objectives:

• Drive the efficient, effective, and scalable operation of the operations team in partnership with investigative and research teams;
• Strengthen the collaboration between editorial, partnership, and operational functions work together—and with other departments—to maximize impact;
• Optimize the integration of technology, data systems, and operational tools across workstreams to improve efficiency, coordination, and reach;
• Lead high-quality, innovative production that prioritizes accuracy, clarity, and responsible dissemination;
• Advance and support strategic partnerships with law enforcement, Jewish communal security organizations, and other key stakeholders;
• Serve as a senior operational and strategic partner to leadership and the broader organization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Editorial Enablement & Content Strategy

• Partner with editorial leadership to support and strengthen content production, quality control, and review processes;
• Support the evolution of content strategy, including how research, analysis, and threat information are presented to diverse audiences;
• Ensure actionable outputs are translated from complex materials in collaboration with research, investigations and technology teams;
• Identify and advance opportunities to use technology and digital tools to improve editorial workflows, dissemination, and impact.

Partnerships & External Engagement

• Collaborate with partnerships team to strengthen strategic relationships with external partners;
• Operationalize the delivery infrastructure to ensure strategic partners receive timely, high-impact, and actionable insights through scalable systems and optimized workflows.
• Lead strategic engagement on sensitive issues and emerging threats, partnering with leadership to ensure partnership initiatives strictly adhere to rigorous legal protocols, risk management frameworks, and organizational governance standards.

Operational Leadership, Infrastructure & Technology Integration

• Lead the development and integration of operational systems that support both long-term initiatives and rapid-response work;
• Oversee budgeting, staffing models, workflows, and internal processes with an eye toward scalability and sustainability;
• Champion the strategic integration of technology, data tools, and platforms across editorial, partnerships, and operational functions;
• Identify operational risks and gaps and implement mitigation strategies across Center activities.

Leadership, Strategy & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Lead and support senior managers across editorial, partnerships, and operations;
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement;
• Serve as a conduit between teams and shared services and leadership;
• Act as a strategic and operational thought partner to the SVP on planning, prioritization, and organizational growth;
• Support organizational planning, reporting, and performance measurement related to Center operations and impact.

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.

Qualifications

Skills:

• Demonstrated experience leading complex operations in mission-driven, high-stakes environments;
• Solid judgment and a demonstrable commitment to accuracy, quality, and responsible information sharing;
• Proven ability to design, integrate, and improve operational systems and workflows, including the use of technology;
• Strong financial acumen, including budget planning and resource management;
• Excellent organizational, communication, and people leadership skills;
• Ability to operate effectively in fast-moving environments;
• Collaborative leadership style with deep experience working cross-functionally.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in operations, program management, or a related field;
• Experience leading editorial, partnership, or operational functions within complex organizations preferred;
• Demonstrated success translating strategy into execution at a senior leadership level.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree or related field, or equivalent experience required;
• Advanced degree in public policy, business, communications, security studies, or a related field preferred, or equivalent professional experience

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• ADL is a hybrid environment; this role may require 3 days in the office

COMPENSATION:

• This position has a salary range of $180,000 to $200,000. This salary range is reflective of a position based in New York, NY. Compensation for this role may include a base salary as well as other variable pay. Please note that actual salaries are commensurate with experience and reflect the budget for a given position, and since ADL has a location-based compensation structure, there may be a different range for candidates in other locations. For an overview of our total rewards package, please visit https://www.adl.org/about/careers.

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 [e-mail].

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.

The information in this job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job, nor is it to be interpreted as a contract for employment.