The Associated
Executive Director, Center for Countering Antisemitism and Hate
The Associated, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
Executive Director, Center for Countering Antisemitism and Hate
Baltimore, MD, USA Req #893 Monday, December 2, 2024
We believe in the mission of our work. We believe that together, we are able to accomplish something life-changing, both for ourselves and for those around us. The Associated strives to find the most talented and dedicated individuals. We are committed to helping our professionals reach their highest potential. Ready for a change? Discover where vision, creativity, and talent come together. Executive Director, Center for Countering Antisemitism and Hate With alarming rates of antisemitism continuing to rise in Maryland and across the county, The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore is leading a new initiative to proactively combat antisemitism. The Center for Countering Antisemitism and Hate (working title) will both integrate and scale existing efforts while also launching innovative responses. We are seeking an experienced and talented
Executive Director
to successfully launch the Center and to lead The Associated’s system efforts to combat antisemitism. Organization
Overview The Associated is recognized as one of the top Jewish community organizations in North America and a national leader within the Jewish Federation system. The Associated ensures the delivery of community services to the Baltimore Jewish community, the people of Israel, and Jewish communities around the world. The Associated meets our community’s needs by leading a network of nonprofits. It spearheads initiatives to provide community security, fight antisemitism, deliver essential humanitarian services, create meaningful Jewish engagement opportunities and connect Jewish Baltimore with Israel, Jewish communities around the world and the greater Baltimore community. The Associated’s Annual Campaign is the central vehicle for all the organization’s beneficiary agencies and programs, supplemented by fundraising efforts for strategic projects. The Associated’s annual budget is approximately $50 million, and The Associated also maintains a diverse real estate portfolio and a robust endowment and investment program with over $1 billion in assets under management. With a staff of over 100 full time employees, The Associated has stayed true to its promise of serving the Baltimore community with urgency, excellence, compassion, and a commitment to Jewish values. Position Overview While our community has long been engaged in confronting and fighting antisemitism, The Associated recognizes the dramatic shift in Jewish life post-October 7, 2023, and a need to boldly expand current efforts to counter antisemitism and hate. The Associated is launching the Center for Countering Antisemitism and Hate (working title) to better coordinate and scale the efforts of The Associated, Baltimore Jewish Council and other nonprofit partners. This new effort will integrate strategies across multiple sectors and audiences. Areas of focus include expanding support to students in K-12 and on college campuses, enhancing communications and marketing, leveraging Jewish empowerment, building bridges and advocacy, and ensuring security in our community. We seek a dynamic, experienced individual to launch and lead the Center and to work in partnership across the Baltimore Jewish community to counter antisemitism and hate. What you'll do Lead the launch of the new center by scaling, developing and leading The Associated system’s strategies to counter antisemitism in partnership with the Baltimore Jewish Council and other Associated agencies Partner with other Associated nonprofits, particularly the Baltimore Jewish Council, to coordinate and deliver effective strategies to counter antisemitism and hate Develop and deliver training and education for community stakeholders including businesses, schools, individuals and other influencers. Deepen and forge meaningful relationships with key stakeholders in the Jewish community and greater Baltimore Increase strategic communications focused on The Associated’s countering antisemitism strategy and efforts including social media and in partnership with the Marketing and Communications team Partner with a lay oversight committee that will effectively champion the work of the Center Establish evaluative measures to assess impact Further develop innovative strategies to advance the objectives of the Associated’s Center for Countering Antisemitism and Hate What we're looking for Superior interpersonal skills and the ability to develop strong relationships with a wide variety of people Strong understanding of the intricacies of antisemitism, Israel and the Jewish community pre- and post- October 7, 2023 Excellent written and oral communication skills and ease of speaking publicly Ability to work collaboratively and to forge effective partnerships Exceptional political savviness Strong project management and organizational skills and the ability to launch a new initiative with excellence Proven track record in development and implementation of a set of strategic priorities Excellent administrative skills including responsiveness and follow through Ability to work independently and to maintain confidentiality Ability to lead with excellence and be receptive to feedback from stakeholders You also have: Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred 7-10 years of work-related experience Proficiency with Microsoft Office and social media platforms Starting salary $135,000 commensurate with experience Benefit & Perks
: The Associated offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance (Health Savings Account), 401(k) employer match, life insurance, Long Term Disability (LTD),Flexible Spending Plan, paid parental leave, holiday pay, tuition reimbursement, wellbeing programming, and a complimentary membership to the Jewish Community Center. We also make work/life balance a priority by offering generous vacation and sick time. Application Process
– Electronic submissions are preferred.
The Associated is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In keeping with our Jewish values, The Associated supports a thriving Baltimore that celebrates diversity and appreciates the unique combination of gender, race, age, religion and ethnicity, sexual orientation, intellectual and physical disabilities, and special qualities that each resident adds to the fabric of life in Baltimore. We welcome everyone interested in our mission to join us. If you require accommodations, please contact us, and we will make every effort to meet your needs. The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore and its Agencies are equal opportunity employers, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, citizenship, veteran's status, physical or mental disability that does not prohibit the performance of essential job functions (with or without reasonable accommodation) or any other basis protected by federal, or applicable, state or local law.
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Baltimore, MD, USA Req #893 Monday, December 2, 2024
We believe in the mission of our work. We believe that together, we are able to accomplish something life-changing, both for ourselves and for those around us. The Associated strives to find the most talented and dedicated individuals. We are committed to helping our professionals reach their highest potential. Ready for a change? Discover where vision, creativity, and talent come together. Executive Director, Center for Countering Antisemitism and Hate With alarming rates of antisemitism continuing to rise in Maryland and across the county, The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore is leading a new initiative to proactively combat antisemitism. The Center for Countering Antisemitism and Hate (working title) will both integrate and scale existing efforts while also launching innovative responses. We are seeking an experienced and talented
Executive Director
to successfully launch the Center and to lead The Associated’s system efforts to combat antisemitism. Organization
Overview The Associated is recognized as one of the top Jewish community organizations in North America and a national leader within the Jewish Federation system. The Associated ensures the delivery of community services to the Baltimore Jewish community, the people of Israel, and Jewish communities around the world. The Associated meets our community’s needs by leading a network of nonprofits. It spearheads initiatives to provide community security, fight antisemitism, deliver essential humanitarian services, create meaningful Jewish engagement opportunities and connect Jewish Baltimore with Israel, Jewish communities around the world and the greater Baltimore community. The Associated’s Annual Campaign is the central vehicle for all the organization’s beneficiary agencies and programs, supplemented by fundraising efforts for strategic projects. The Associated’s annual budget is approximately $50 million, and The Associated also maintains a diverse real estate portfolio and a robust endowment and investment program with over $1 billion in assets under management. With a staff of over 100 full time employees, The Associated has stayed true to its promise of serving the Baltimore community with urgency, excellence, compassion, and a commitment to Jewish values. Position Overview While our community has long been engaged in confronting and fighting antisemitism, The Associated recognizes the dramatic shift in Jewish life post-October 7, 2023, and a need to boldly expand current efforts to counter antisemitism and hate. The Associated is launching the Center for Countering Antisemitism and Hate (working title) to better coordinate and scale the efforts of The Associated, Baltimore Jewish Council and other nonprofit partners. This new effort will integrate strategies across multiple sectors and audiences. Areas of focus include expanding support to students in K-12 and on college campuses, enhancing communications and marketing, leveraging Jewish empowerment, building bridges and advocacy, and ensuring security in our community. We seek a dynamic, experienced individual to launch and lead the Center and to work in partnership across the Baltimore Jewish community to counter antisemitism and hate. What you'll do Lead the launch of the new center by scaling, developing and leading The Associated system’s strategies to counter antisemitism in partnership with the Baltimore Jewish Council and other Associated agencies Partner with other Associated nonprofits, particularly the Baltimore Jewish Council, to coordinate and deliver effective strategies to counter antisemitism and hate Develop and deliver training and education for community stakeholders including businesses, schools, individuals and other influencers. Deepen and forge meaningful relationships with key stakeholders in the Jewish community and greater Baltimore Increase strategic communications focused on The Associated’s countering antisemitism strategy and efforts including social media and in partnership with the Marketing and Communications team Partner with a lay oversight committee that will effectively champion the work of the Center Establish evaluative measures to assess impact Further develop innovative strategies to advance the objectives of the Associated’s Center for Countering Antisemitism and Hate What we're looking for Superior interpersonal skills and the ability to develop strong relationships with a wide variety of people Strong understanding of the intricacies of antisemitism, Israel and the Jewish community pre- and post- October 7, 2023 Excellent written and oral communication skills and ease of speaking publicly Ability to work collaboratively and to forge effective partnerships Exceptional political savviness Strong project management and organizational skills and the ability to launch a new initiative with excellence Proven track record in development and implementation of a set of strategic priorities Excellent administrative skills including responsiveness and follow through Ability to work independently and to maintain confidentiality Ability to lead with excellence and be receptive to feedback from stakeholders You also have: Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred 7-10 years of work-related experience Proficiency with Microsoft Office and social media platforms Starting salary $135,000 commensurate with experience Benefit & Perks
: The Associated offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance (Health Savings Account), 401(k) employer match, life insurance, Long Term Disability (LTD),Flexible Spending Plan, paid parental leave, holiday pay, tuition reimbursement, wellbeing programming, and a complimentary membership to the Jewish Community Center. We also make work/life balance a priority by offering generous vacation and sick time. Application Process
– Electronic submissions are preferred.
The Associated is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In keeping with our Jewish values, The Associated supports a thriving Baltimore that celebrates diversity and appreciates the unique combination of gender, race, age, religion and ethnicity, sexual orientation, intellectual and physical disabilities, and special qualities that each resident adds to the fabric of life in Baltimore. We welcome everyone interested in our mission to join us. If you require accommodations, please contact us, and we will make every effort to meet your needs. The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore and its Agencies are equal opportunity employers, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, citizenship, veteran's status, physical or mental disability that does not prohibit the performance of essential job functions (with or without reasonable accommodation) or any other basis protected by federal, or applicable, state or local law.
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