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.

• Develop and execute an overarching strategy for ADL’s engagements with the sports industry.
• Manage the day-to-day activities of and communications with the ADL Sports Leadership Council.
• Create a process for best practice sharing across ADL national and regional offices including developing case studies for internal and external use.
• Act as an internal consultant for national, regional and international engagements with the sports industry.
• Partner with ADL’s education team on the development and distribution of antisemitism trainings and educational materials specific to all levels of sport.
• Develop and manage awareness, engagement and advocacy campaigns for and with ADL’s partners across the industry.
• Steward and build upon ADL’s existing relationships with athletes and sports influencers.
• Manage all programming at a national level that touches on themes of sport.
• Oversee and manage research efforts to produce external-facing reports on best practices in addressing antisemitism and hate through sport.

• In partnership with the VP, Brand & Marketing, craft strategies for ADL’s work in assisting sports organizations in the wake of antisemitic or hate-fueled incidents.
• Partner with the development team on fundraising strategies around sports organizations and efforts.
• Lead efforts on any convenings that involve ADL and members of the sports industry.

• Expertise in the sports industry and social responsibility efforts within the industry.
• A demonstrated interest in ADL’s mission and social justice
• Experience engaging stakeholders with myriad backgrounds and perspectives around common concerns and building meaningful and effective partnerships
• Proven track record of leading successful multi-stakeholder projects to completion
• A respectful and collaborative working style
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment across multiple departments
• Proven ability to work with C-suite and executives
• Experience with marketing, in particular, campaign development
• Excellent communication and writing skills, including public speaking

Work Experience:

• The ideal candidate has extensive work experience in the sports industry with a demonstrable progression in skills and responsibility including marketing or advertising
• Research experience a plus
• Experience with influencers, athletes and celebrities a plus

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience required

Work Environment:

• ADL COVID-19 Protocol (updated periodically): ADL is adhering to public health guidance regarding COVID-19. ADL will require that all employees are vaccinated with exceptions for medical and religious accommodations. ADL is requiring proof of vaccination. ADL is a hybrid environment; this role may require 3 days in the office.
  

• This position has a salary range of $98,000 to $135,000. This salary range is reflective of a position based in New York, NY. 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 values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of underrepresented ethnic groups, foreign-born residents, 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 Talent & Knowledge 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.