Regional Director

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.

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 medium‑size staff and revenue goals of at least $5 million. Works with significant latitude to solve complex problems and make strategically important decisions impacting the region.

Incumbents 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.

• 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

• Supervise and build strategies for AJC expansion outside of Atlanta to include young adult and teen engagement and programs in Charlotte and other potential cities in the Southeast.
• Ability to travel 10-15% of the time outside of the immediate location
• Serve as regional spokesperson for AJC in the Southeast to media, elected officials, community leaders and religious leaders
• Collaborate closely with the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival.
• Serve as subject‑matter expert and leader on Black/Jewish relations initiative.
• Supervise and grow AJC southeast expansion strategies to include teen engagement and young professional programs.

Medium office/team of 4‑7