ADL Careers

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The Work We Do

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.

Under the dynamic leadership of our CEO, Jonathan Greenblatt, a serial social entrepreneur and change agent, ADL has been invigorated with new approaches, ideas and energy. We remain deeply committed to our mission and take great pride in our 100-plus year history of influence and impact.

Come Join Us and Make a Difference

If you want to be part of a values-driven organization and work with other bright, committed people who want to change the world, then consider joining our team. There has never been a more exciting time to work at ADL.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation to support the interview process, please contact People & Culture at talentacquisition@adl.org.

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Our Culture

We are committed to being a highly effective and contemporary organization that achieves long-term success through our culture and talent. We value and foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, respect, courage, accountability and inclusivity. And this isn’t just talk. A full 50 percent of everyone’s performance rating, starting at the top of the organization, is determined by demonstration of the ADL Values.

We hold quarterly “all hands” meetings to share information, provide recognition and answer questions. We have a wellness committee and regularly offer free workshops on health-related topics (e.g., meditation), as well as publish a monthly newsletter. In respect of our colleagues who observe Shabbat, we close at 3:00pm (local time) on Fridays throughout the year. To give ourselves some space at the end of the week to think and work on projects, we encourage no meetings on Fridays. Out of a staff of 368, 64 employees received promotions in 2021. Everyone at ADL has access to LinkedIn Learning, an award-winning online training platform with a digital library of over 9,000 courses. Our Leader of Culture and EBID helps us maintain our focus and continue to accelerate our progress.

Our commitment to equity, belonging, inclusion and diversity (EBID)

EBID is particularly important to ADL given our mission "to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment to all." We are committed to creating a more just and inclusive culture to ensure how we operate internally mirrors the advocacy and education work we do externally in support of our mission. Not only is it the right thing to do, but we believe such a culture allows each of our colleagues to flourish and contribute at their highest level.

We create annual EBID plans and have:

Established an EBID Committee with representation from all levels of the organization
Launched Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) based on social identity
Required EBID training for all staff
Promoted individual accountability for EBID efforts through individual goals setting
Enhanced our recruitment strategy and execution to prioritize a diverse and inclusive workforce
Increased the ethnic, racial and gender diversity of our national board

And we are committed to:

Supporting vendors from marginalized communities
Increasing diversity on regional boards

Our Benefits

We offer high-quality benefits programs that are market competitive, cost-efficient and flexible enough to meet the diverse needs of our employees in regional locations across the country.

Benefits include:

Generous paid time off, including vacations, holidays (secular and religious), sick time and paid parental/family/bereavement leave
Commuter and transit benefits
Medical and dental insurance, including health savings account
Employer-paid life insurance
Long-term and short-term disability insurance
Wellness programs
403(b) savings plan with company match and contribution
Vision coverage
Health savings account with company contribution

Testimonials

Working at ADL has given me the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally and has fostered an environment for me to continue my passion for creating welcoming and inclusive spaces for all.

Bill, Senior Associate Director, Leadership Engagement (Chicago)

“I now have the privilege of being part of an incredible team of colleagues who support each other, respect each other's opinions even (or especially) when there are differences and acknowledge one another for their efforts. ADL didn't just give me a job; it gave me a place where I feel like I belong — where I am seen, heard and valued not just as an employee of an organization but as a human being. Therein lies the magic of ADL: a meaningful mission made possible by a community of compassionate people!”

- Leslie, Audience & Data Strategy Manager (New York)

“After almost 20 years at ADL, I can say that I feel that my job, and the organization's goal as a whole of fighting antisemitism and hate, is more important now than ever. ADL has given me the opportunity to be at the forefront of confronting bias and prejudice in all of its forms. With this burden comes great reward, as I have seen that my work through ADL has actually made an impact for good and will hopefully make way for a better tomorrow for the next generation, including my two children.”

- Ariella, Deputy Regional Director (Los Angeles)