Program Director
Job Locations: US-CA-Los Angeles
ID: 2026-2967
Category: Field Operations - Western Division/ Regional Operations
Type: Regular Full-Time
Overview
POSITION TITLE: Program Director
REPORTS TO: Senior Director, Programs
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: May take on future supervision responsibilities
LOCATION: Los Angeles, California
Grade/Class: Grade G, Exempt, PSA-Eligible
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:
ADL is the leading anti-hate organization in the world. Founded in 1913 to protect the Jewish people, ADL works to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and secure justice and fair treatment to all. In the face of rising antisemitism and extremism, we protect, advocate, and educate, through a mix of programs and services using the latest innovations and technology, and seek to create a world without hate. More at www.adl.org.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Program Director, implements ADL's education initiatives, enhances volunteer engagement, and fosters partnerships within the field division. This role works collaboratively with team members to ensure the successful delivery of educational programs and resources, supports volunteer leaders, and contributes to the development of strategic partnerships. The Program Director requires strong communication skills, a passion for community engagement, and a commitment to ADL's mission.
Responsibilities
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Program Implementation:
Assist in the deployment of ADL's educational programs and resources in schools, communities, and organizations.
Support the implementation of K-12 programs and facilitated antisemitism programs.
Deploy ADL programs and resources through partnership networks.
Volunteer Leadership and Engagement:
Collaborate with the regional teams to activate and support volunteer leaders as activists, advocates, and ambassadors for ADL’s mission.
Support leadership engagement within the division and regions and foster a positive and inclusive volunteer culture.
Identify and prioritize opportunities for leaders to contribute to the region/division initiatives and goals.
Support GLI and other volunteer engagement initiatives.
Partnership Support:
Support efforts to identify and cultivate strategic partnerships to enhance program reach and impact.
Analyze the divisional Jewish community landscape and strategically deploy resources in support of initiatives for Jewish community engagement and partnerships.
Build and maintain strong relationships with Jewish community organizations, with a particular emphasis on Federations, foster collaboration, resource sharing, and community cohesion.
Network with other advocacy leadership development program organizations and lead on developing partnership opportunities.
Program Evaluation and Improvement:
Participate in evaluating program effectiveness and impact.
Work with colleagues to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Team Collaboration:
Collaborate with team members to ensure alignment with ADL’s mission and organizational objectives.
Contribute to a positive and inclusive work environment that encourages professional growth.
Support and consult on incident response as needed.
May take on future people-management responsibilities—including team leadership and direct supervision—as the function expands.
Resource Management:
Support the management of program resources to ensure cost-effective operations.
Assist in identifying funding opportunities to support program growth.
Qualifications
Skills: Solid, professional communication skills.
Passion for community engagement.
Commitment to ADL’s mission.
Attributes:
Committed to contributing to a culture where everyone thrives
Collaborative team-player.
Creative and innovative; takes initiative.
Results-oriented – a problem solver (versus a problem identifier)
Excels in dynamic environments that require adaptability
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Energized by ADL’s mission and work
Work Experience:
The ideal candidate has several years of experience in education, programs and/or community engagement.
Demonstrable leadership experience is a plus.
Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
Work Environment: ADL is a hybrid environment; this role will require 3 days in the office.
Compensation:
This position has a salary range of $90,000 to $100,000. This salary range is reflective of a position based in (Los Angeles, California). 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 talentacquisition@adl.org.
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.
